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The Build & Sound of StingRay Special Basses

The Build & Sound of StingRay Special Basses

The Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray Special Bass

The Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray Special Bass

StingRay Special | Sterling Ball

StingRay Special | Sterling Ball

StingRay Special | Tony Levin

StingRay Special | Tony Levin

Ernie Ball Music Man

Description

The new Music Man Stingray5 Special basses

Make Way for the New StingRay5 Specials 
First introduced in 1987, the StingRay5 has become one of the most iconic 5-string basses in history. For 2018, the StingRay5 has been reimagined with new features and appointments that provide a new level of playing comfort while retaining that revered iconic StingRay5 sound. The StingRay5 Special lineup all share the same exciting updates and enhancements. They are divided into single- or dual-humbucking versions with a choice of fingerboard material: maple, rosewood or ebony. It's never been a better time to make your groove with Music Man.

Music Man Stingray5 Special HH rosewood neck joint

Less Weight, More Performance
A key to success is feel. And the new StingRay5 Special feels better than ever. It's light, smooth and everything a bassist could ask for in terms of playability. Featured revisions include an enhanced contour that is rounded for more comfort in any playing position, a sculpted neck joint for uninhibited upper fret access to all 22 stainless steel frets, and lightweight aluminum hardware providing a lighter, more balanced instrument. 

Music Man Stingray5 Special HH rosewood control panel

Sonic Power to Spare
Sound matters, and the new and improved StingRay5 Special features powerful neodymium magnets for higher output and a new 18-volt 3-band preamp for extra clean headroom without clipping. Solid roadworthy construction, elegant oval pickguard, 4+1 tuning key configuration, and the ever popular Music Man humbucker, all together produce a look, feel and sound that is remarkably unmistakable. Each StingRay5 Special comes with a hardshell case.

Features

  • Ash body with gloss polyester finish
  • Roasted maple neck with maple fingerboard and 1.75" nut
  • Dual humbuckers with Neodymium magnets and 18 volt, active EQ
  • Music Man vintage bridge and custom Music Man tuners

Specs

Neck
  • Shape: C
  • Wood: Roasted maple
  • Neck joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 34"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Finish: Oil
Pickups
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Pickup configuration: HH
  • Neck: Humbucker with Neodymium magnets
  • Bridge: Humbucker with Neodymium magnets
  • Brand: Music Man
  • Series or parallel: Parallel
  • Active preamp: Yes
  • Special electronics: 3-band active EQ with 18 volts of headroom
Fretboard
  • Material: Maple
  • Radius: 11"
  • Fret size: High-profile, wide, stainless steel
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Block
  • Nut material: Synthetic bone
  • Nut width: 1.75" (44.5 mm)
Body
  • Cutaway: Double cutaway
  • Construction: Solidbody
  • Body wood: Ash
  • Body finish: Gloss polyester
  • Orientation: Right handed
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, 3-band EQ
  • Pickup switch: 5-way
  • Coil tap or split: Coil split
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: Music Man vintage
  • Tuning machines: Custom Music Man
  • Color: Chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 5
  • Pickguard: Yes
  • Special features: Roasted maple neck, high-headroom electronics, lighter-weight construction
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Country of origin: USA

Reviews

5

3 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Excellent Bass!
Amazing sound
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Best Uses
  1. Jamming3
  2. Practicing3
  3. Recording2
  4. Small Venues2
  5. Rock Concerts1
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  1. Experienced3
Pros
  1. Good Feel3
  2. Good Tone3
  3. Solid Electronics3
  4. Fun To Play1
  5. Good Pick Up1

Reviewed by 3 customers

  • Excellent Bass!

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byJR

    fromMinnesota

    I get complements on the sound everytime I play. I have played with different bands and they all say the same. Great sound and clarity. I think the 18 volt system really makes a difference. The electronics are very versatile. I'm able to get many different tones from the same bass. The smooth finish on the neck makes it easy to play. You can't go wrong choosing one. The only complaint I have is I dont even pick up any of my other bass guitars anymore.

  • I have been missing out all these years

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    bySteve

    fromAll over

    I mainly play for myself. When I do play out , it's for Praise and Worship. But when it's me jamming, it's metal or jazz type stuff. The 5 way selector is like having 5 different basses. It plays amazing. I wish I had a 4 string as well. It looks amazing as well. A must buy.

  • Amazing sound

    5

    submitted7 years ago

    byCano

    fromOrlando, FL

    Excellent and incredible sound. The bass feels comfortable and the price is worth it.

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  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byPatrick

    fromMiami Fl

    How do I get my military discount?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    You can give us a call at 866-498-7882 and we can get you set up with an order.