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Key Features
The Sterling StingRay 5 HH RAY35HH in Chalk Gray delivers the unmistakable StingRay sound with added versatility and range for five-string players. Built around a solid nyatoh body, it combines powerful low-end presence with a tight, focused response that suits modern bass styles perfectly. The Chalk Gray finish gives the bass a clean, understated look, while the classic StingRay body shape keeps it comfortable and familiar on stage or in the studio.
At its core, the RAY35HH pairs two alnico humbuckers with a three-band active preamp, opening up a wide range of usable tones from deep, authoritative lows to cutting mids and crisp highs. A five-way pickup selector makes it easy to explore different pickup combinations, while the roasted maple neck provides a smooth, stable playing feel across all registers. Whether you’re laying down heavy grooves, exploring extended-range lines, or locking in tight rhythms, the RAY35HH offers reliable performance and classic StingRay character.
Product Ref: 356016
The RAY35HH is equipped with two alnico humbuckers that deliver the bold, punchy sound the StingRay is known for, with the added flexibility of that extra string! The dual pickup layout expands the tonal palette, offering everything from thick, focused low-end drive to clearer, more articulate voices. With both pickups working together, the bass maintains clarity and power even in dense mixes, making it well suited to modern styles that demand definition and authority from the low end.
A five-way pickup selector unlocks multiple humbucker and coil-combination tones, giving you quick access to a wide range of sounds without things becoming needlessly complicated. It makes it easy to move between aggressive, full-output tones and more restrained, articulate settings during a set or session. The switching layout encourages experimentation thanks to its intuitive setup, allowing players to adapt to different genres, arrangements, and playing techniques on the fly.
The onboard three-band active preamp provides precise control over bass, mid, and treble frequencies. This allows you to fine-tune your tone to suit different amps, gigs, rooms, and even bands. The active circuit delivers a strong, consistent signal that retains clarity through longer cable runs and pedal chains, making it ideal for gigging musicians who need dependable sound shaping directly from the instrument.
A roasted maple neck offers a smooth, fast playing surface with improved resistance to changes in temperature and humidity. The 12-inch radius and medium frets support comfortable fingerstyle playing, controlled bends, and consistent intonation across the five-string range. Paired with open-gear tuners and a solid six-bolt neck joint, the neck design contributes to stable tuning, confident feel, and reliable performance during extended playing sessions.