Born in the 1970s, the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay has become the go-to bass for countless musicians. Stainless steel frets promise long-term durability, even under the fingers of the most aggressive player. The pickups have been redesigned for more punch and sonic range, and the updated 18-volt preamp system delivers impressive headroom for a wide dynamic range. Plus, to help get you through long sessions with extra comfort, the body has been redesigned — lighter-weight tuning machines and hardware contribute about a pound of weight relief.
Killer electronics for super-punchy bass tone
From the very first time you plug in your Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special, you'll appreciate both the phenomenal low-end punch and the massive tonal versatility its soapbar-style humbucker delivers. Granted, this neodymium pickup's stout pole pieces and beefy windings supply a solid foundation for your tone, but it's the StingRay Special's 18-volt active preamp and 3-band EQ that really let you sculpt your sound. As a result, everyone from shoegaze-era rockers to funk masters will enjoy the extreme punch this amazing instrument delivers.
Tech Specs
- Number of Strings: 5
- Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
- Body Shape: StingRay
- Body Material: Select Hardwood
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
- Color: Laguna Green
- Neck Material: Roasted Maple
- Neck Shape: C
- Neck Joint: Bolt-on
- Radius: 11"
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
- Number of Frets: 22, Stainless Steel
- Scale Length: 34"
- Nut Width: 1.75"
- Nut Material: Melamine
- Bridge/Tailpiece: Vintage Music Man Topload Steel Bridge with Vintage Nickel Plated Steel Saddles
- Tuners: Custom Music Man
- Bridge Pickup: Music Man Neodymium Humbucker
- Controls: 1 x volume, 3-band active EQ, 18V preamp
- Switching: 3-way blade switch (Series, Filter, Parallel)
- Strings: Super Slinky Bass, .045-.130
- Case/Gig Bag: Softshell Case