Sterling 5
As with its 4 string counterpart, the Sterling 5 brings a big sound in a smaller more ergonomic design. Nine volt active 3 band EQ, 3 position pickup selector switch, and a ceramic humbucker with hum canceling phantom coil come standard, allowing the Sterling 5 to cut through any mix. An additional humbucker in the neck position is optional, adding even more tonal possibilities. Comfortable and compact, the Sterling 5 is well-suited for a wide range of players.
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Your Custom Options:
- Model:
- 5 String - HH
- Color:
- Scarlet Red
- Neck:
- Roasted Maple Neck Maple Fretboard
- Pickguard:
- White
- Hardware:
- Chrome
Build Code
194-TR-R8-02-CS-CR
Sterling 5 Highlights
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Ceramic humbucking pickup
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3 band EQ active preamp
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Compensated nut
See & hear it
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Hear Joe Dart Demo The Sterling 5H
The Sterling 5 bass features a slightly smaller body with a big sound that can cut through any mix.
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Watch Guitar World's Sterling 5 Review
Guitar World's Ed Friedland demonstrates the features of the Ernie Ball Music Man Sterling 5 bass.
Specifications, Schematics & More
Specifications
| Size | 12-1/2" wide, 1-5/8" thick, 45-1/4" long (31.8 cm wide, 4.1 cm thick, 114.9 cm long) |
|---|---|
| Body Wood | Select Hardwoods |
| Body Finish | High gloss polyester |
| Bridge | Music Man® chrome plated, hardened steel bridge plate with stainless steel saddles |
| Scale Length | 34" (86.4 cm) |
| Neck Radius | 11" (27.9 cm) |
| Headstock Size | Only 9" (22.9 cm) long |
| Frets | 22 - High profile, wide Stainless Steel |
| Neck Width | 1-3/4" (44.5 mm) at nut 2-3/4"" (69.9 mm) at last fret |
| Neck Wood | Select roasted maple neck |
| Fingerboard | Maple or Rosewood |
| Neck Finish | Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend |
| Tuning Machines | Schaller BM, with tapered string posts |
| Truss Rod | Adjustable - no component or string removal |
| Neck Attachment | 5 bolts - Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets |
| Electronic Shielding | Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum lined control cover |
| Controls | Single Pickup, 3-band active preamp; vol, treble, mid, bass; Dual Pickup, 3-band active preamp; vol, treble, mid, bass |
| Switching | Single Pickup - 3-way lever pickup selector; Dual Pickup - 5-way lever pickup selector |
| Pickups | Standard - Music Man® humbucking with ceramic magnets and hum canceling phantom coil; Optional - Dual Humbucking with ceramic magnets |
| Strings | 45w-65w-80w-100w-130w (Regular Slinky Bass #2836) |
Compare Specs
| Specifications | Sterling 5 | — |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 12-1/2" wide, 1-5/8" thick, 45-1/4" long (31.8 cm wide, 4.1 cm thick, 114.9 cm long) | |
| Body Wood | Select Hardwoods | |
| Body Finish | High gloss polyester | |
| Body Colors | ||
| Body Bindings | ||
| Bridge | Music Man® chrome plated, hardened steel bridge plate with stainless steel saddles | |
| Pickguard | ||
| Scale Length | 34" (86.4 cm) | |
| Neck Radius | 11" (27.9 cm) | |
| Headstock Size | Only 9" (22.9 cm) long | |
| Frets | 22 - High profile, wide Stainless Steel | |
| Neck Width | 1-3/4" (44.5 mm) at nut 2-3/4"" (69.9 mm) at last fret | |
| Neck Wood | Select roasted maple neck | |
| Fingerboard | Maple or Rosewood | |
| Fret Markers | ||
| Neck Finish | Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend | |
| Neck Colors | ||
| Neck Binding | ||
| Tuning Machines | Schaller BM, with tapered string posts | |
| Truss Rod | Adjustable - no component or string removal | |
| Neck Attachment | 5 bolts - Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets | |
| Electronic Shielding | Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum lined control cover | |
| Controls | Single Pickup, 3-band active preamp; vol, treble, mid, bass; Dual Pickup, 3-band active preamp; vol, treble, mid, bass | |
| Switching | Single Pickup - 3-way lever pickup selector; Dual Pickup - 5-way lever pickup selector | |
| Pickups | Standard - Music Man® humbucking with ceramic magnets and hum canceling phantom coil; Optional - Dual Humbucking with ceramic magnets | |
| Left Handed | ||
| Strings | 45w-65w-80w-100w-130w (Regular Slinky Bass #2836) |
Control Function Diagrams
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