Sterling by Music Man Stingray Ray 5 5-String Bass Black

The Sterling by Music Man StingRay Ray5 Maple Fingerboard 5-String Electric Bass brings the iconic Music Man bass sound within reach. This bass delivers the punchy tone and slick playability that defined a generation. Featuring an alder body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard and dual humbucking pickups, the Ray5 produces a flexible yet focused tone that cuts through any mix. The 3-band active preamp lets you shape your sound with precision. Whether you play rock, funk, hip hop or jazz, the Ray5 is a superior choice for players at any level. Dual Ceramic Humbuckers Provide Power and Clarity The Ray5 is equipped with a ceramic humbucker at the bridge and a ceramic humbucker at the neck. These high-output pickups capture every nuance of your playing with impressive sensitivity and responsiveness. The humbucking design also ensures a quiet, interference-free signal. Switch between pickups to move from a deep, warm neck tone to a punchy, defined bridge tone. For the most versatility, select both pickups together. Active 3-Band EQ Gives You Complete Tonal Control Shape your tone with the onboard active 3-band EQ. The bass control provides a boost of up to 12dB at 60Hz, allowing you to dial in a thunderous low end. The mid control offers up to 12dB of cut or boost at 800Hz, ideal for eliminating muddiness or adding clarity. The treble control provides up to 12dB of cut or boost at 4kHz, allowing you to make your tone brighter or mellower. With the EQ’s wide-ranging control, you can achieve any sound from vintage warmth to modern bite. Premium Hardware and Electronics Built to Last The Ray5 is equipped with top-quality components to deliver years of reliable performance. The heavy-duty bridge features fully adjustable saddles for perfect intonation and string height. Open-gear tuners provide smooth, precise tuning. An onboard active preamp runs on a 9-volt battery and features volume controls for neck and bridge pickups, allowing you to blend pickups or boost output. All electronics are housed in a durable metal control plate. Overall, the Ray5 is a robust, roadworthy bass ready to handle any playing situation. Neck Shape: Not specified Wood: Maple Neck joint: Bolt-on Scale length: 34 in. Truss rod: Standard Finish: Satin Pickups Active or passive pickups: Passive Pickup configuration: H Neck: Not applicable Middle: Not applicable Bridge: Low-Noise Humbucker Brand: Sterling by Music Man Active preamp: Custom Ibanez Special electronics: 2-band EQ Fretboard Material: Rosewood or Maple Radius: 12″ Fret size: Medium Jumbo Number of frets: 21 Inlays: Pearloid dot Nut material: Info not available Nut width: 45mm Body Cutaway: Single cutaway Construction: Solidbody Body wood: Basswood Body finish: Satin Orientation: Right handed Controls Control layout: Volume 1, tone, EQ Pickup switch: No Coil tap or split: No Tone switching: No Special switching: EQ Hardware Bridge type: Fixed Bridge design: Fully adjustable heavy duty Tailpiece: Not applicable Tuning machines: Open gear Color: Black Other Number of strings: 5 Pickguard: No Special features: Not applicable Case: sold separately All instruments are setup and inspected before shipping. We offer the option to upgrade to a Plek setup at a discounted rate when purchasing an instrument. To learn more about Plek, please message us, or call at: 740-522-0277.Plek add-ons are non-refundable once completed. In the event of a return, a refund will be issued minus the cost of the Plek and any other add-on services.