Sterling by Music Man Ray5 Electric Bass Guitar, 5-String

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Attain the strong, distinct tone of a StingRay without draining your bank account. The Ray5 features a powerful humbucking pickup for a clear, robust sound.

Familiar curves, contours, and fantastic balance make the Sterling by Music Man Ray5 one with the player, with its Active2 band EQ and top mount output jack, is not only a superior choice for the first time 5 string bass player, but has garnered a cult-like following among seasoned veteran bassists for its amazing sound and playability at an unbelievable price!

Featuring a 9v powered Active Preamp and individual Volume, Hi and Low Cut/Boost controls, Ray5 is a superior choice and incredible value for players of any experience level. Replacement of the 9V battery is quick and easy, and requires no tools with its easily accessible compartment on the rear of the bass.

A heavy duty bridge gives you complete control over intonation and individual string height. This ensures the most comfortable playing experience whether you're practicing at home or rocking out on stage.

Original, iconic, classic, punchy, toneful, soulful: All words used to describe what has become one of the best-selling entry level lines of electric basses in years: The Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Series Ray5

Features

- Basswood Body
- Low Gloss Satin Polyester Body finish
- Maple Neck Wood with a Satin Neck Finish and a Stingray C Neck Shape
- Rosewood Fingerboard
- Sterling by Music Man Custom Voiced Ceramic Magnet Humbucker Bridge Pickup

- Fretboard Inlay: Dot
- Truss Rod: Single Action, Body End Wheel Adjustment
- Frets: 22
- Fretboard Radius: 12"
- Neck Width @12th Fret: 62mm
- Nut Material: Plastic
- Nut Width: 45mm
- Scale: 34"
- Neck Attachment: 6 Bolt
- Tuning Machines: Open Back
- Hardware: Chrome
- Bridge: Fixed
- Controls: 1V, 1 Hi Cut/Boost, 1 Low Cut/Boost
- Strings (Brand, Gauges): .045-.130

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Email: info@sterlingbymusicman.com

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted December 10, 2017 by Wil T in Jamestown, OH

"5-string bass"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I received this bass and was a little disappointed when I played it. I went over it and set the intonation and worked with the height of the pickups, but was still disappointed with the sound. Too bright and I could not tone it down. I had all intention of sending it back but decided to do a string change. Wow! What a differences. The sound I was looking for. I went with the D'Addario NY/XL. Good bass guitar for the price. I have been playing for over 30 years and it was the first bass manufactured in china that I will keep for a while.

Musical Background:

Gosple bass player for over 25 years

Musical Style:

Christian
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