Best Sterling by Music Man 5-String Basses 2025
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Last updated: October 29, 2025 • Next update: November 5, 2025
 
                                    
                                    
                                    Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Sting Ray5 Chopper Blue
- • Professional versatility
- • Modern extended range capabilities
- • May need specialized strings and setup
- • Wider neck requires adjustment
Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Sting Ray5 Chopper Blue5 String Electric BassBody: JabonNeck: Bolt-on mapleFingerboard:...
 
                                    
                                    
                                    Sterling by Music Man S.U.B Sting Ray5 HH ST BLK
- • Professional versatility
- • Modern extended range capabilities
- • String spacing may feel cramped
- • May need specialized strings and setup
Sterling by Music Man S.U.B Sting Ray5 HH ST BLK5 String Electric BassBody: JabonNeck: Bolt-on mapleFingerboard:...
 
                                    
                                    
                                    Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY35 Dorado Green
- • Perfect for contemporary music styles
- • Modern extended range capabilities
- • More complex muting techniques required
- • Higher learning curve vs 4-string
Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY35 Dorado Green5 String Electric BassBody: NyatohBolt-on neck: roasted...
 
                                    
                                    
                                    Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Sting Ray 5 WS
- • Versatile pickup configurations available
- • Extended low-end range with low B string
- • Higher learning curve vs 4-string
- • More complex muting techniques required
Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Sting Ray 5 WS5-String Electric BassBody: BasswoodNeck: MapleFretboard: Jatoba21 FretsNut...
 
                                    
                                    
                                    Sterling by Music Man DarkRay 5 Black
- • Professional versatility
- • Versatile pickup configurations available
- • More complex muting techniques required
- • Higher learning curve vs 4-string
Sterling by Music Man DarkRay 5 Black5-String Electric BassBody: NyatohBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...
 
                                    
                                    
                                    Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY25CA Olympic White
- • Modern extended range capabilities
- • Extended low-end range with low B string
- • May need specialized strings and setup
- • Wider neck requires adjustment
Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY25CA Olympic White5-String Electric BassBody: NyatohBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...
 
                                    
                                    
                                    Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY35HH Charc Frost
- • Perfect for contemporary music styles
- • Modern extended range capabilities
- • More complex muting techniques required
- • May need specialized strings and setup
Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY35HH Charc Frost5 String Electric BassBody: NyatohBolt-on neck: roasted...
 
                                    
                                    
                                    Sterling by Music Man S.U.B Sting Ray5 HH Cobra Blue
- • Professional versatility
- • Modern extended range capabilities
- • String spacing may feel cramped
- • May need specialized strings and setup
Sterling by Music Man S.U.B Sting Ray5 HH Cobra Blue5-String Electric BassBody: JabonBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...
 
                                    
                                    
                                    Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY35 Spalted 3TSB
- • Extended low-end range with low B string
- • Perfect for contemporary music styles
- • More complex muting techniques required
- • String spacing may feel cramped
Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY35 Spalted 3TSB5-String Electric BassBody: NyatohTop: spalted mapleBolt-on neck:...
 
                                    
                                    
                                    Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY35HH BOB
- • Modern extended range capabilities
- • Extended low-end range with low B string
- • Wider neck requires adjustment
- • May need specialized strings and setup
Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY35HH BOB5 String Electric BassBody: NyatohTop: spalted maple veneerBolt-on neck:...
 
                                    
                                    
                                    Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Sting Ray 5 BK
- • Perfect for contemporary music styles
- • Professional versatility
- • May need specialized strings and setup
- • Wider neck requires adjustment
Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Sting Ray 5 BK5-String Electric BassBody: BasswoodNeck: MapleFretboard: Maple21 FretsNut...
How to Choose the Best 5-String Basses
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- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
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