Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special 5 Classic Natural MP

Overview
The Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay 5 Special Classic delivers the unmistakable StingRay voice with the added depth and authority of a 5-string platform. Built for clarity and punch, this bass offers the tight low-end response players expect from a StingRay while maintaining the articulate midrange and clean top-end that make it a go-to for modern stage and studio work.

With a roasted maple neck, stainless steel frets, and an 18-volt active preamp, the StingRay 5 Special is designed for stability, long-term durability, and high headroom performance. A 3-way pickup selector expands tonal range, making it easy to shift from classic StingRay bite to thicker, more rounded tones.

Highlights

• Classic StingRay 5-string tone with extended low-end range
• Neodymium humbucker with 3-way selector for added versatility
• 18V 3-band active preamp with massive headroom and clarity
• Roasted maple neck with smooth oil/wax finish
• Stainless steel frets for long life and crisp articulation

Specifications

Body

• Model: StingRay 5 Special
• Body Wood: Select Hardwoods
• Body Finish: High gloss polyester
• Dimensions: 13-3/8" wide x 1-5/8" thick x 45-3/4" long
• Pickguard: Black / White / Mint / White Pearloid (dependent on body color)

Neck

• Scale Length: 34"
• Neck Wood: Select Roasted Maple
• Fingerboard: Maple / Rosewood / Ebony (dependent on body color)
• Neck Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
• Neck Radius: 11"
• Frets: 22 High Profile, Wide Stainless Steel
• Neck Width: 1-3/4" at nut, 2-3/4" at last fret
• Headstock Length: 9"
• Neck Colors: Natural with finished headstock
• Truss Rod: Adjustable (no component or string removal required)
• Neck Attachment: 5-bolt sculpted neck joint

Hardware

• Bridge: Vintage Music Man top-loaded chrome plated steel bridge plate with vintage nickel plated steel saddles
• Tuning Machines: Custom Music Man lightweight tuners with tapered string posts and ergonomic clover design
• Electronic Shielding: Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum lined pickguard

Electronics

• Pickup: Single Humbucking with Neodymium magnets
• Controls: Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass
• Preamp: 3-band active preamp with 18 volts of headroom
• Switching: 3-way lever pickup selector

Miscellaneous

• Strings: 45-65-80-100-130 (Regular Slinky Bass #2836)

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