Sterling By Music Man StingRay RAY5 Bass Guitar - Chopper Blue

Sterling by Music Man’s StingRay basses bring affordability to one of the most iconic bass guitars of all time. Featuring the same vintage build with an improved 2-band active preamp system, each StingRay offers a powerful twist on top of a beloved visual display. Its capable jabon body and hard maple neck ensure that no matter your play style, or how hard you need to slap, the StingRay will oblige with reliable bass tone. When it comes to building beloved instruments that are accessible to any musician, Sterling by Music Man is the epitome of top flight — and the StingRay is no exception.

Authentic StingRay charm

The classic design of the StingRay bass has inspired musicians for years. By retaining the same great looks, stability, and featuring active electronics, each StingRay from Sterling by Music Man continues to enchant music makers today. The iconic "banana" control plate paired with the StingRay's definitive cutaway shape and slim body style, the StingRay provides all the same beloved features as its predecessors, but with a unique sound upgrade.

Humbucker/2-band preamp duo

Fitted with a Sterling-designed humbucker and a powerful 2-band active preamp system, the StingRay can create any sound from intense slaps to quarter-note thumps and walking bass lines. With a wide variety of ways to play and with adjustment possibilities via the control panel, the StingRay ensures you're 100% ready to find any bass sound you need in any given musical situation.

Sterling by Music Man: accessible, affordable classic-inspired instruments

Sterling by Music Man strives to bring player-favorite Ernie Ball Music Man instruments to the table at a convenient price point. To add to the pot, Sterling also mixes in a collection of different colors, tones, and controls, allowing you to find your own unique voice. With careful consideration and using strict specifications, each Sterling instrument is designed by state-of-the-art engineers and constructed to guarantee Music Man quality. Sweetwater musicians undoubtedly love the classics, and thanks to Sterling by Music Man, a collection of renowned Ernie Ball models is available to a wider range of hands.