At the intersection of craftsmanship and innovation, the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay bass stands as one of the most iconic bass guitars in the history of modern music. The first production four-string bass to feature onboard active equalization, this instrument is a testament to the amount of progressive technology you can fit into a timeless package—and the StingRay Special 5HH is no exception. Heard on countless records throughout history, you can find a StingRay in studios and on stages around the world. Now featuring a new 18-volt 3-band preamp, refined body contours and reengineered hardware, this versatile and revolutionary five-string bass gives musicians access to everything from modern to vintage tones, with the warmth, punch and flexibility they need.
Weight: 8lbs 10oz
Neck
- Wood: Select roasted maple
- Neck joint: Bolt-on
- Scale length: 34″
- Truss rod: Adjustable
- Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
Pickups
- Pickup configuration: HH
- Neck: Proprietary humbucker
- Bridge: Proprietary humbucker
- Control layout: Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass
- Pickup switch: 5-way
- Special electronics: 3-band active preamp with 18V of headroom
Fretboard
- Material: Maple (Black, Frost Green Pearl, Snowy Night); Rosewood (Amethyst Sparkle, Speed Blue, Burnt Ends); Ebony (Raspberry Burst, Smoke Chrome)
- Radius: 11″
- Fret size: High-profile, wide
- Number of frets: 22
- Inlays:
- Nut material/width: 1.75″ (44.5 mm)
Body
- Body Type: Double-cutaway
- Body wood: Select hardwoods
- Body finish: High-gloss polyester
Hardware
- Bridge/Tailpiece: Vintage Music Man top-loaded chrome-plated steel bridge plate with vintage nickel-plated steel saddles
- Tuning machines: Custom Music Man, lightweight with tapered string posts and ergonomic clover design
- Color: Matte Black; Gold (Amethyst Sparkle, Ocean Sparkle, Jackpot); Chrome (Frost Green Pearl, Burnt Ends, Snowy Night)
Other
- Number of strings: 5 string
- Orientation: Right-handed
All instruments are setup and inspected before shipping. We offer the option to upgrade to a Plek setup at a discounted rate when purchasing an instrument. To learn more about Plek, please message us, or call at: 740-522-0277.
Plek add-ons are non-refundable once completed. In the event of a return, a refund will be issued minus the cost of the Plek and any other add-on services.
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