Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special – Black First introduced in 1976, the StingRay has been revered as one of the most iconic bass guitars in history. The StingRay was the first production four string bass to feature onboard active equalization. The flagship of the Music Man line, today’s StingRay retains the same signature features that it had some forty years ago, including a solid roadworthy construction, iconic oval pickguard, 3 1 tuning key configuration, and the ever-popular Music Man humbucker all of which combine to produce a look, feel, and sound that is remarkably unmistakable. HIGHLIGHTS 5-Bolt Sculpted Neck JointThe sculpted neck joint provides uninhibited access to all 22 stainless steel frets atop roasted maple necks. Refined Body ContoursEnhanced body contours are rounded for more comfort in any playing position while retaining that revered, iconic StingRay sound. Revoiced.Powerful Neodymium PickupsThe new and improved StingRay electronics feature powerful neodymium magnets, bringing you more output and a wider range of sounds New 18-Volt PreampA newly designed 18-volt 3-Band preamp for extra clean headroom lets you dial in everything from modern punch to classic, vintage tones. Reengineered Hardware.Reengineered lightweight tuning machines create a more balanced neck while still providing ultra-reliable tuning stability. Specifications Model: StingRay Special Size: 13-1/2″ wide, 1-5/8″ thick, 44-7/8″ long (34.3 cm wide, 4.1 cm thick, 114.0 cm long) Body Wood: Select Hardwoods Body Finish: High gloss polyester (Except Black Rock – Matte) Bridge: Vintage Music Man top loaded chrome plated, steel bridge plate with vintage nickel plated steel saddles Scale Length: 34″ (86.4 cm) Neck Radius: 11″ (27.9 cm) Headstock Size: Only 8-3/4″ (22.2 cm) long Frets: 22 – High profile, wide, Stainless Steel Neck Width: 1-11/16″ (42.86 mm) at nut 2-1/2″ (63.5 mm) at last fret Neck Wood: Select roasted maple neck Fingerboard: Fretted – Maple, Rosewood, or Ebony (dependent on body color) Neck Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend Neck Colors: Standard Natural with finished headstock Tuning Machines: Custom Music Man, lightweight with tapered string posts and ergonomic clover design Truss Rod: Adjustable – no component or string removal Neck Attachment: 5 bolts – perfect alignment with no shifting; Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets Electronic Shielding: Chrome or black plated aluminum control cover (dependent on body color) Controls: 3-band active preamp with 18 volts of headroom; vol, treble, mid, bass Switching: Single Pickup – N/A; Dual Pickup – 5-way lever pickup selector Pickups: Standard – Single Humbucking with Neodymium magnets; Optional – DualHumbucking with Neodymium magnets Strings: 45w-65w-80w-100w (Super Slinky Bass #2834) Reviews There are no reviews yet. Be the first to review “Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special – Black” Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Your rating * Rate… Perfect Good Average Not that bad Very poor Your review *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
