Description
The Sterling by Music Man StingRay 5 Plus RAY5X takes everything you love about the modern-classic StingRay 5-string bass and kicks it up a gear, all in an affordable package! A StingRay 5 with added versatility Equipped with a ceramic humbucker and a 3-way pickup mode selector, the RAY5X delivers that unmistakable ‘Ray punch and plenty more besides. With series, parallel and single-coil voices on tap, there’s a huge range of tones to explore, whether you’re laying down deep grooves on the low B string, driving punk-inspired basslines or slapping out funky rhythms. Shape your sound The tonal flexibility doesn’t stop there. Thanks to its built-in 2-band active preamp, you can easily dial in the perfect balance of lows and highs without reaching for your amp. There’s even a handy push/push volume boost onboard. Simply press the volume control for an instant level lift, ideal when it’s time to step forward in the mix. Built for performance Comfortable, fast and stylish, the Sterling by Music Man StingRay Plus RAY5X feels every bit as good as it looks. Its Hard Maple neck offers a smooth playing experience and dependable stability, while 21 medium frets provide plenty of room to explore the fingerboard. From laid-back grooves to more technical playing, the RAY5X is ready for it all.Key Features Hard Maple neck: Smooth, stable and comfortable to play, helping you move up and down the fingerboard like it’s second nature. Ceramic humbucker: Delivers that famous StingRay punch, with deep lows, powerful mids and crisp, cutting highs. Three pickup wiring options: The 3-way blade switch lets you access series, parallel and single-coil modes for a wide range of tones. 2-band active preamp: Boost or cut bass and treble frequencies to dial in the perfect sound for any style. Push/push volume boost: Press the volume control for an instant level boost, ideal when you need to cut through the mix. SpecificationsBody Body Wood: Poplar Body Shape: StingRay 5 Neck Neck Wood: Hard Maple Neck Attachment: 6-Bolt Pattern Neck Width: 1.77” (45 mm) at Nut, 2.72” (69 mm) at Last Fret Fingerboard: Jatoba Fingerboard Radius: 12″ (305 mm) Fret Size: Medium Number of Frets: 22 Inlays: White Pearloid Block Scale Length: 34″ (864 mm) Truss Rod: Dual Action Hardware Bridge: Fixed Tuning Machines: Open Gear Pickguard: White Strings: .045-.125 Electronics Pickup: Ceramic Humbucker Pickup Configuration: H Controls: 1 Push/Push Volume Boost, 2-Band Active Preamp Switching: 3-Way Blade Pickup Selector
