The venerable Music Man StingRay model has been at the forefront of the bass world since its introduction in 1976; notably the first production 4-string bass to feature onboard active equalization. The StingRay Special carries the torch into the 21st Century, featuring the same road-ready build and legendary aesthetic that came before, but meticulously refined and updated to suit the most discerning of modern-day bassists.
Boasting a rock-solid construction, the iconic oval pickguard, 3+1 tuning key configuration, and the ever-popular Music Man humbucker — these timeless components combine to produce a look, feel, and sound that is remarkably unmistakable.
Key Features
- Refined Body Contours — Rounded for improved comfort in any playing position while retaining that revered StingRay sound.
- Roasted Figured Maple Neck — Roasting treatment increases the wood’s stability, durability, water resistance and tolerance of temperature changes for pitch-perfect tuning. The neck is sealed with a smooth oil/wax finish which helps make it feel similar to a well-played bass neck, and comes topped with a warm-sounding Rosewood fingerboard.
- Stainless Steel Frets — Offer excellent corrosion resistance, with the wide, high-profile fret-type providing a quick response and great articulation.
- 5-Bolt Sculpted Neck Joint — Allows for unrestricted access to all 22 frets, for incredible playing freedom.
- Powerful Neodymium Magnet Pickup — The new and improved StingRay electronics revolve around a punchy neodymium magnet humbucker, which pumps out more output than any previous StingRay pickup.
- 18-Volt Preamp — A newly-designed 3-band preamp delivers ample amounts of clean headroom, meaning that you can crank the volume without “crushing” or distorting your bass sound.
- Re-Engineered Hardware — Redesigned, lightweight tuning machines create a more balanced neck while still providing ultra-reliable tuning stability.
- Crafted in California — Each StingRay is crafted at the Ernie Ball Music Man factory in San Luis Obispo, California; blending the delicate touch of hand craftsmanship and the accuracy of robotic technology.
Specifications
Body
- Body Shape: StingRay
- Body Wood: Select Hardwood
- Body Finish: High Gloss Polyester
Neck
- Neck Wood: Select Roasted Maple
- Neck Joint: 5-Bolt, Sculpted
- Neck Width: 1-11/16″ (42.86 mm) at Nut; 2-1/2″ (63.5 mm) at Last Fret
- Neck Finish: Gunstock Oil & Hand-Rubbed Special Wax Blend
- Scale Length: 34″ (864 mm)
- Fingerboard Wood: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 11″ (279 mm)
- Frets: 22, High Profile, Wide, Stainless Steel
- Fret Markers: White Dot
- Truss Rod: Adjustable
Hardware
- Bridge: Vintage Music Man Top-Loaded, Steel Bridge Plate with Nickel-Plated Steel Saddles
- Tuning Machines: Custom Music Man Lightweight with Tapered String Posts & Ergonomic Clover Design
- Pickguard: White
- Hardware Colour: Chrome
Electronics
- Pickup: Music Man Humbucker with Neodymium Magnets
- Controls: Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass
- Preamp: 3-Band Active (18V)
Miscellaneous
- Strings: 45w-65w-80w-100w (Super Slinky Bass #2834)
- Case: Ernie Ball Music Man MONO Case (Included)













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