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Name: Sterling by Music Man StingRay Ray5 5-String Bass Guitar in Walnut Satin
Brand: Sterling by Music Man
SKU: RAY5WS
Price: 429.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Sterling by Music Man StingRay Ray5 5-String Bass Guitar in Walnut Satin

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£429.00

This is a New Sterling by Music Man StingRay Ray5 5-String Bass Guitar in Walnut Satin from , now available in the Guitar category on Guitars Pedals Amps and Stuff.. Read More below.

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Description

The Sterling by Music Man StingRay Ray5 is a workhorse of a bass that captures that iconic StingRay look and tone at a more affordable price point. The Ray5 is the 5-string model providing extra low end.

Features

Single ceramic humbucker delivers that classic StringRay thump.
2-band active preamp for shaping your tone.
34" scale length and 12" fingerboard radius offers modern playability

Body and Neck

The Ray5 features a basswood body that helps keep the weight of the instrument down and is paired with a maple neck and a matching maple fingerboard. This bass has a 35" scale length and a 12" radius fingerboard for modern feel and playability.

Electronics

At the heart of the Ray5 is the single ceramic humbucker in the bridge position. It's this pickup that provides that classic thick and punchy sound that StingRays are revered for. To help get that tone to sit right in the mix the Ray5 features an onboard active 2-band preamp so you can tweak your sound to fit your needs.

Specifications

Model: Ray5
Body Wood: Basswood
Body Color: Walnut Satin
Bridge: Fixed Bridge
Pickguard: Black
Scale Length: 34" (86.4cm)
Neck Radius: 12" (30.5cm)
Frets: 22 Frets, Medium
Neck Width: 1.77" (45mm) at Nut
Neck Wood: Hard Maple
Fingerboard: Jatoba
Fret Markers: White Dot Markers
Tuning Machines: Open Gear
Truss Rod: Single Action
Neck Attachment: 6 Bolt
Controls: 2-band Active Preamp
Switching: N/A
Pickups: H – 1 Ceramic Humbucker
Strings: .45-1.25
Gig Bag: N/A

About the manufacturer

Sterling by Music Man

Sterling by Music Man offers more accessible versions of Music Man guitar and bass concepts alongside related designs. Pickup systems, active electronics, bridges and neck specifications vary across the range. Compare the exact model and series rather than assuming it shares every detail with a Music Man counterpart.

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Bass Guitars

Bass guitars form the backbone of a band’s sound, sitting between rhythm and harmony to give music depth, weight, and movement. Available in electric and acoustic forms, they focus on delivering strong, controlled low frequencies while remaining clear and responsive to playing dynamics. Factors like scale length, string type, and pickup design all influence tone and feel, allowing bass guitars to suit a wide range of styles and techniques. Whether laying down solid grooves or exploring more melodic lines, a good bass guitar anchors the music and brings everything together.

Guitar

Explore electric, acoustic and bass guitars across a wide range of playing styles, body shapes and specifications. The most useful differences include scale length, construction, pickup type, neck profile, materials and whether the instrument is intended for amplified, acoustic or hybrid use. Use the narrower guitar categories and feature tags to compare instruments with similar designs rather than relying on appearance alone.