Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special H 4-String Electric Bass Guitar - Yellow Brick Road

The Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special H 4-string electric bass guitar refines a landmark bass design with modern materials, lighter weight and increased tonal headroom. Built around a resonant ash body and a roasted maple neck, this StingRay feels fast in the hands while remaining comfortable through long sets. A single neodymium humbucker paired with an 18V 3-band active preamp delivers the authoritative StingRay punch with added clarity and dynamic range, keeping notes articulate even at high output levels. Designed for professional players who rely on consistency, durability and unmistakable tone, the StingRay Special H is engineered to perform confidently on stage and in the studio.

Neodymium Humbucker Delivers Classic StingRay Authority

The StingRay Special H features a powerful neodymium humbucker that captures the aggressive attack and focused low end the model is known for. Neodymium magnets provide higher output and greater clarity than traditional designs, ensuring every note cuts through dense mixes without excess noise. This pickup configuration preserves the core StingRay voice while offering improved articulation across the entire fingerboard.

18V Active Preamp Expands Headroom and Control

An onboard 18V 3-band active preamp gives you precise control over bass, midrange and treble frequencies with increased headroom and a lower noise floor. The added voltage keeps the signal clean when boosting EQ or digging in hard, making it easier to shape your tone for different rooms, bands or recording setups.

Roasted Maple Neck and Stainless Steel Frets Enhance Durability

The roasted maple neck adds stability and a smooth broken-in feel while resisting changes from humidity and temperature. A comfortable C-shaped profile, 34" scale length and 10" fingerboard radius maintain familiar StingRay ergonomics. Twenty-two stainless steel frets resist wear, ensuring consistent playability over years of heavy use.

Lightweight Hardware Enhances Balance and Comfort

Custom lightweight tuning machines and a modern Music Man bridge reduce overall weight and improve balance on a strap. A sculpted 5-bolt neck joint allows easy upper-fret access, while the compensated melamine nut supports accurate intonation. Together these refinements make the StingRay Special H one of the most comfortable and reliable 4-string StingRay models available.

A Modern StingRay Built for Serious Players

The Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special H delivers the unmistakable StingRay sound in a streamlined player-focused package. With its powerful electronics, stable construction and reduced weight, it’s a bass designed to keep up with demanding sessions and live performances while staying true to a legacy that has shaped modern bass playing.