Building on the punchy, player-friendly foundation that has made the SUB Series StingRay a favorite, the Sterling by Music Man StingRay 5 Plus 5-string bass adds elevated style and expanded tonal flexibility to the classic single-humbucker formula. A solid poplar body dressed in a fresh Seafoam Green finish pairs with a matching headstock and white pickguard, while a hard maple neck and jatoba fingerboard with a 12" radius and 1.77" nut provide comfortable five-string playability. At the heart of the StingRay 5 Plus, a ceramic humbucker offers series, parallel and single-coil voicings for three distinct starting points, backed by a two-band active preamp for further tonal shaping and a push-push volume boost for extra output on demand. White pearloid block inlays, open-gear tuners and a fixed bridge round out a versatile, elegantly appointed five-string that brings more range and personality to the accessible SUB Series platform.
Poplar StingRay Body for Balanced, Responsive Tone
The StingRay 5 Plus starts with a solid poplar body, providing a balanced tonal foundation for the punch and definition of its active electronics. The unmistakable StingRay shape offers familiar proportions and a comfortable platform for everything from locked-in grooves to more animated bass lines, while a fixed bridge provides a solid anchor for the strings. Finished in Seafoam Green with a contrasting white pickguard, the body retains the bold, streamlined character that has made the StingRay one of the most recognizable designs in electric bass.
34" Scale Maple Neck Designed for Five-String Playability
A hard maple neck gives the StingRay 5 Plus a solid, responsive feel, with a full 34" scale providing familiar tension across its extended range. The jatoba fingerboard features a flatter 12" radius and 22 medium frets, creating a broad, comfortable playing surface for navigating the five-string format. A 1.77" nut provides appropriate spacing across the expanded string set, while the neck widens to 2.72" at the final fret for comfortable access throughout the upper register. A sturdy six-bolt neck joint and dual-action truss rod provide a stable, adjustable foundation, while white pearloid block inlays bring a refined contrast to the darker jatoba fingerboard.
Three Pickup Voicings and Active EQ for Expanded Tonal Range
A ceramic humbucker gives the StingRay 5 Plus its powerful core voice, while a three-way switch unlocks series, parallel and single-coil configurations for significantly more range from a single pickup. Series mode delivers the fullest, most muscular humbucker response, while parallel mode opens up the sound with greater clarity and definition; single-coil mode provides a leaner, more articulate alternative that can help bring extra definition to the extended low register. A two-band active preamp lets you further shape the lows and highs to suit your instrument, amp or mix. When extra presence is needed, a push-push volume control engages an additional output boost, putting an immediate lift within easy reach without interrupting your playing.
Stage-Ready Hardware and Elevated StingRay Style
The StingRay 5 Plus carries its elevated presentation from the body through the headstock, with a matching Seafoam Green finish complementing the white pearloid block inlays and crisp white pickguard. Open-gear tuning machines provide straightforward, precise adjustment with the traditional look of classic bass hardware, while the fixed bridge offers a stable platform for dependable intonation and string support. Together, these details give this five-string bass a polished, distinctive look while remaining unmistakably part of the SUB Series family.
A 5-String StingRay Bass Built for Versatile Modern Players
For players drawn to the direct punch and unmistakable attitude of a StingRay but looking for greater tonal versatility and extended low-end range, the Sterling by Music Man StingRay 5 Plus 5-string bass adds meaningful flexibility without complicating the formula. Three pickup voices provide distinctly different starting points, the active preamp offers quick tonal shaping and the push-push boost adds another layer of performance control when it's needed. Paired with an extended five-string format, familiar 34" scale playability and standout Seafoam Green styling, the StingRay 5 Plus expands the possibilities of the fan-favorite SUB Series platform with a distinctive visual identity all its own.