Sterling by Music Man SUB StingRay 5 RAY5 Left Handed 5-String Bass Guitar in Chopper Blue

Retailing in the region of £499.00

Sterling have impressed us with this New Sterling by Music Man SUB StingRay 5 RAY5 Left Handed 5-String Bass Guitar in Chopper Blue in Bass, it’s in stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Bass, additional Bass Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below. If you’re after big, bold bass tones without breaking the bank, the Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY5 is a serious contender. This 5-string beast packs a punch with its powerful low-noise humbucking pickup and a 9V…

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Sterling have impressed us with this New Sterling by Music Man SUB StingRay 5 RAY5 Left Handed 5-String Bass Guitar in Chopper Blue in Bass, it’s in stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Bass, additional Bass Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below.

If you’re after big, bold bass tones without breaking the bank, the Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY5 is a serious contender. This 5-string beast packs a punch with its powerful low-noise humbucking pickup and a 9V active preamp that delivers heaps of clarity and growl.

Add to that a fully adjustable heavy-duty bridge for rock-solid tuning stability, and you’ve got a bass that’s ready to handle anything from smooth grooves to thunderous riffs.

Key Features

  • 5-string design: Get that extra low end for modern styles and extended range playing — perfect for dropping into deep grooves without sacrificing comfort or playability.
  • Hard Maple neck: Enjoy a bright, snappy response and rock-solid stability, so your bass feels smooth and reliable gig after gig.
  • Ceramic humbucker: Deliver punchy, aggressive tones with plenty of clarity and definition, ideal for cutting through any mix with authority.
  • 2-band active preamp: Shape your sound with precision — boost or cut lows and highs to dial in everything from warm vintage thump to crisp, modern slap tones.

Specifications

Body

  • Body Wood: Jabon
  • Body Finish: Chopper Blue

Neck

  • Neck Wood: Hard Maple
  • Fingerboard: Hard Maple
  • Scale Length: 34″ (864 mm)
  • Fingerboard Radius: 12″ (305 mm)
  • Number of Frets: 22
  • Fret Size: Medium
  • Fret Markers: Black Dot
  • Neck Width: 1.77″ (45 mm) at Nut, 2.72″ (69 mm) at Last Fret
  • Truss Rod: Single Action
  • Neck Attachment: 6-Bolt Pattern

Hardware

  • Bridge: Fixed
  • Tuning Machines: Open Gear
  • Strings: 45-125

Electronics

  • Pickups: Ceramic Humbucker
  • Pickup Configuration: H
  • Controls: 2-Band Active Preamp

Additional information

Weight 26 kg

About the manufacturer

Sterling

Sterling is a guitar and bass brand known for producing accessible, modern instruments inspired by classic high-performance designs. The brand focuses on delivering reliable build quality, contemporary features, and player-friendly specifications at approachable price points.

Sterling instruments are popular with players who want versatile tones, comfortable necks, and modern playability without moving into premium or custom ranges. They are widely used across rock, pop, metal, and contemporary styles, making them a practical choice for beginners, working musicians, and anyone looking for solid performance and value.

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