Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special Mean Blue Burst EB

Overview
The Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special refines the classic StingRay formula with modern updates that improve feel, balance, and tonal control while preserving the authoritative voice the model is known for. This single-humbucker configuration delivers a focused, punchy low end with clear highs and a strong midrange presence that sits easily in a mix.

Finished in Mean Blue Burst, this StingRay Special features a roasted maple neck with stainless steel frets for stability and long-term durability. The 18-volt active preamp provides ample headroom and precise EQ control, making this bass a dependable choice for players who need consistency across a wide range of styles and playing environments.

Highlights

• Single neodymium humbucker for the classic StingRay punch and clarity
• Mean Blue Burst finish with a clean, modern aesthetic
• 18V 3-band active preamp with strong output and wide EQ range
• Roasted maple neck with oil/wax finish for smooth feel and stability
• Stainless steel frets for durability and articulate response

Specifications

Body

• Model: StingRay Special
• Body Wood: Select Hardwoods
• Body Finish: High gloss polyester
• Dimensions: 13-1/2" wide x 1-5/8" thick x 44-7/8" long
• Scale Length: 34"

Neck

• 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: 1-11/16" at nut, 2-1/2" at last fret
• Headstock Length: 8-3/4"
• 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: Chrome or black plated aluminum control cover (dependent on body color)

Electronics

• Pickups: Single Humbucking pickup with Neodymium magnets
• Controls: Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass
• Preamp: 3-band active preamp with 18 volts of headroom
• Switching: N/A (single pickup configuration)

Miscellaneous

• Strings: 45-65-80-100 (Super Slinky Bass #2834)

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