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Sterling By Music Man Ray5 - Mint Green, Maple Fingerboard

5-string Electric Bass with Basswood Body, Maple Neck, Maple Fingerboard, 1 Humbucking Pickup, and Active Electronics - Mint Green
Item ID: RAY5MG

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Super-affordable StingRay-style 5-string

The Sterling by Music Man Ray5 5-string electric bass brings you the look, sound, and playability of the original Music Man StingRay line. For starters, the Ray5 gives you the comfortable feel of a contoured hardwood body and a smooth maple neck, a tonewood combo that serves up a delightful range of complex harmonics. On top of that, you get a high-output humbucking pickup and 2-band active EQ — the same electronics that provide StingRay basses with such tonal versatility. In fact, the only shocking surprise about the Sterling Ray5 is how inexpensive it is.

The legendary tone of a StingRay

From the very first time you plug in your Ray5, you'll appreciate the phenomenal low-end punch its single Music Man humbucking pickup delivers. The extra-stout pole pieces and wide windings provided by this alnico pickup contribute a solid foundation for your tone, and the bass's active preamp and 2-band EQ really let you sculpt your sound. As a result, everyone from metal master Rex Brown to funk legend Louis Johnson have enjoyed the extreme punch this amazing electronics package has to offer.

Iconic StingRay bass playability and style

One look at the Sterling by Music Man Ray5 5-string, and you know you're in for a treat. The bassists here at Sweetwater are thumbs-up on this cool, value-packed instrument. Its contoured hardwood body and smooth-playing neck are more than worthy of the StingRay line and make this instrument incredibly fun to play. If you're after the look and the feel of an original StingRay for a lot less, the Ray5 is your deal.

Quality any player can afford

Sterling by Music Man brings you the quality you expect in a Music Man bass at a musician-friendly price. Sterling offers authentic and accurate versions of many of the Music Man guitar and bass models including the Axis, John Petrucci signature models, StingRay, and more. Music Man's head luthier Dudley Gimpel worked to ensure that these instruments are as close to the originals as possible. You'll be amazed at the value, tone, and playability of Sterling by Music Man.

Sterling by Music Man Ray5 5-string Features:

  • A timeless Music Man design any musician can afford
  • Low-B string adds more tonal options to your tonal palette
  • Contoured basswood body provides complex tone and comfortable feel
  • Thin, satin-finished maple neck delivers rich sustain and added punch
  • High-output humbucking pickup provides thunderous bass and clear mids
  • Active preamp with 2-band EQ lets you sculpt your tone to perfection
  • Heavy-duty bridge gives you impressive tuning stability

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Tech Specs

  • Manufacturer Part Number: Ray5-MG

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