Sterling by Music Man S.U.B Sting Ray5 HH Cobra Blue
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Sterling by Music Man
S.U.B Sting Ray5 HH Cobra Blue
Product Info
Article Number:
585176
Brand:
Sterling by Music Man
Model:
S.U.B Sting Ray5 HH Cobra Blue
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$658.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The S.U.B StingRay5 HH is a fantastic entry point into the Music Man world. It's got that aggressive StingRay growl, but with a warmer, rounder tone thanks to the Jabon body and humbuckers—perfect for rock, funk, and heavier genres. It’s a really solid instrument for players looking for a powerful, versatile 5-string without spending a fortune.
Product Description
- Sterling by Music Man S.U.B Sting Ray5 HH Cobra Blue
- 5-String Electric Bass
- 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
- Pickups: 2 H-1 ceramic humbuckers
- Active 2-band preamp
- Volume
- treble and bass controls
- 5-Way switch
- White pickguard
- Fixed bridge
- Open gear machine heads
- Chrome-plated hardware
- Strings: .045 - .125
- Colour: Cobra Blue
PROS
- • Jabon body offers a surprisingly resonant, warm tonal foundation.
- • Maple neck provides excellent clarity and fast playing feel.
- • Humbuckers deliver thick, powerful low-end and aggressive upper harmonics.
- • 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 ones for ultra-fine tuning.
- • Fixed bridge limits tremolo/vibrato capabilities; less versatile.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Jabon
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
2 x Ceramic Humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Medium
Strings
.045 - .125
Weight
9.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Cobra Blue is a gloss finish; it's relatively durable but will show fingerprints and minor scratches with regular use. A good quality polish will help maintain its appearance.
Yes, the humbuckers are standard size and easily replaceable. Just be mindful of the pickup routing and wiring when swapping them out.
The Sterling uses less expensive woods and hardware, and the preamp is a slightly simpler design. However, it captures a significant portion of the StingRay DNA at a more affordable price point.
