{"product_id":"sub-series-stringray-5-chopper-blue-brand-new-guitar-opened-only-to-take-pictures","title":"Sterling by Music Man SUB Series StingRay 5 String Bass Guitar Chopper Blue","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThat StingRay Sound, Now With a Low B\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've ever watched a bassist lock into a deep groove and wondered what bass they were playing, there's a decent chance it was a StingRay. Since the late '70s, the Music Man StingRay has been one of the most recognizable — and copied — bass designs in the world. The Sterling by Music Man SUB Series RAY5 takes that same DNA and packages it into a five-string format that puts the classic StingRay character within reach of a much wider range of players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RAY5 in Chopper Blue is a head-turner on its own. That bold blue finish paired with the white pickguard gives it a clean, confident look that holds up just as well under stage lights as it does in a practice room. But looks are just the starting point — what makes this bass worth talking about is how it plays and what comes out of the speakers when you plug it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're working through a funk set, holding down the bottom end in a rock band, or just building out your five-string chops, the RAY5 gives you a familiar platform to do it on. It's the kind of bass you pick up and immediately feel comfortable on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt Around the Iconic StingRay Pickup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RAY5's sonic identity starts with its single ceramic humbucker in the bridge position — the same fundamental configuration that made the original StingRay famous. That placement gives you a naturally punchy, defined tone with plenty of upper-mid presence that cuts through a band mix without having to fight for space. Players often describe the StingRay pickup voice as aggressive but musical — it responds well to both fingerstyle playing and slap technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding that signal into a 9-volt 2-band active preamp gives you direct control over your highs and lows right on the instrument. Dial back the treble for a warmer fingerstyle tone, or push both bands for that growly, scooped attack. The controls are mounted to a chrome control plate — clean, simple, and very much in keeping with the original StingRay aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Neck You'll Want to Spend Time On\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RAY5 sports a hard maple neck with a hard maple fretboard — a combination that adds brightness and clarity to the overall sound, and feels fast and responsive under your fingers. The 12\" radius gives the fretboard a comfortable, slightly flattened feel that players tend to appreciate for both chord work and single-note runs across all five strings. At 1.77\" (45mm) at the nut, the neck width is practical for a five-string without feeling unwieldy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 22 medium frets across a full 34\" scale, you get standard string tension that keeps the low B feeling focused and defined — not flabby. The satin finish on the back of the neck is a nice touch; it keeps things smooth under your palm without the sticky feeling that a gloss finish can develop over time. A six-bolt neck joint locks the neck firmly to the jabon body, which contributes to solid sustain and tuning stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHardware That Does Its Job Quietly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fully adjustable heavy-duty fixed bridge lets you dial in string height and intonation across all five strings with minimal fuss — important when you're keeping a low B in check. Open-gear tuners handle tuning duties smoothly, and the single-action truss rod makes neck adjustments straightforward without requiring any specialized tools. The six-bolt neck attachment is a classic StingRay feature that adds rigidity to the joint and keeps everything locked in place night after night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a bass that stays in tune, plays where you set it up to play, and doesn't demand constant maintenance. For a working musician — or anyone who just wants to spend more time playing and less time fiddling — that matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Features:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBody: Jabon (Chopper Blue finish specific)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNeck: Hard Maple with satin finish on back\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFretboard: Hard Maple, 12\" radius, black dot markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScale Length: 34\" (86.4cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNut Width: 1.77\" (45mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrets: 22, medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePickup: 1 ceramic humbucker (bridge position)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eElectronics: 2-band active preamp, 9V\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBridge: Fully adjustable heavy-duty fixed bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTuners: Open-gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNeck Attachment: 6-bolt pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFinish: Chopper Blue with white pickguard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eString Gauges: .045–.125\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling by Music Man\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e SUB Series StingRay RAY5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e ST-RAY5-CHB-M1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1872, C.A. 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