Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Sting Ray5 CH Blue LH
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Sterling by Music Man
S.U.B. Sting Ray5 CH Blue LH
Product Info
Article Number:
585171
Brand:
Sterling by Music Man
Model:
S.U.B. Sting Ray5 CH Blue LH
Category:
5-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$636.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sterling StingRay5 is a seriously good deal for a lefty. You're getting a lot of Music Man DNA – that aggressive StingRay tone and solid build – at a surprisingly affordable price. It’s a great workhorse bass for rock, funk, and heavier genres where you need that articulate, punchy low-end.
Product Description
- Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Sting Ray5 CH Blue LH
- 5 String Electric Bass
- Left-handed model
- Body: Jabon
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fingerboard inlays: black dot
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 45 mm (1.77")
- 21 Medium frets
- Pickup: 2 H-1 ceramic humbucker (bridge)
- Active 2-band preamp
- Volume
- treble and bass controls
- White pickguard
- Fixed bridge
- Open gear machine heads
- Chrome-plated hardware
- Original strings: .045 - .130
- Colour: Chopper Blue
PROS
- • Jabon body offers a surprisingly resonant and warm tonal foundation.
- • Maple neck provides excellent clarity and a comfortable, familiar feel.
- • H-1 humbuckers deliver a powerful, aggressive low-end punch.
- • Active preamp allows for significant tonal shaping and output boost.
CONS
- • Jabon can be a bit plain aesthetically compared to more premium woods.
- • Open gear tuners aren't *quite* as precise as sealed gear alternatives.
- • 34” scale might feel long for players with smaller hands.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Jabon
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
2 x H-1 Ceramic Humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Medium
Strings
.045 - .130
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sterling is well-built, but you'll notice some cost savings in hardware and finish compared to a full Music Man – it's still very playable and reliable though.
Yes, the active preamp provides a noticeable output boost, which can be useful for stage volume or direct recording, but it requires a power source (9V battery or external power supply).
It's a bit more complex than a 4-string, but totally manageable! The wider range is great for expanding your playing, and the neck profile is comfortable enough for most beginners.
