Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special 4-String H Bass, Aqua Sparkle, Ebony Fretboard
Player's Perspective
This bass is a modern take on a classic, yet revolutionary design. The neck is very comfortable and satiny smooth with the gun oil finish, which makes for a comfortable feel and a fast ride all the way up and down. This is one of those instruments that's put together well enough to let you feel every little vibration of every note you play. The layout is easy to work with yet provides a wide variety of exceptional tones.
As one of Ernie Ball's Premier Dealers, Music Store Live had access to these StingRay Special basses. The configuration emphasizes all of the amazing qualities of the StingRay for an instrument that just sounds and feels unbelievable. The 18V preamp has all of the headroom you could possibly ever need. The neodymium magnets on the new pickups provide some solid punch and higher output than the old alnico ones. It's all designed to give you control and sonic power right at your fingertips.
The fretboard is made out of a jet-black ebony and pairs extremely well with the roasted maple neck. The ebony board provides a brighter tone than rosewood, similar to maple, but with a more balanced and present mid-range, which helps the bass stay defined and punchy in a dense mix. The stainless steel frets on the fretboard add a touch of brightness to the tone as well as lasting virtually forever. The roasted maple neck is finished in gunstock oil and wax for a stain feel that makes you just want to keep playing this bass for days.
Ernie Ball Music Man has hit a home run with this redesign of the StingRay.
Manufacturer's Description
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 on-board active equalization. The flagship of the Music Man line, today's StingRay is the same as it was some forty years ago featuring a solid roadworthy construction, massive hardened steel bridge, elegant oval pickguard, 3+1 tuning key configuration, and the ever-popular Music Man humbucker. All of which combined produce a look, feel and sound that are remarkably unmistakable.
REIMAGINED - REBUILT FROM THE GROUND UP
Optimized, modernized, yet so familiar, the new StingRay bass is tailor-made for today’s most discerning players.
5-BOLT SCULPTED NECK JOINT
The sculpted neck joint provides uninhibited access to all 22 stainless steel frets atop roasted maple necks.
REFINED BODY CONTOURS
Enhanced body contours are rounded for more comfort in any playing position while retaining that revered, iconic StingRay sound.
REVOICED - POWERFUL NEODYMIUM PICKUPS
The new and improved StingRay electronics feature powerful neodymium magnets, bringing you more output and a wider range of sounds.
NEW 18-VOLT PREAMP
A newly designed 18-volt 3-Band preamp for extra clean headroom lets you dial in everything from modern punch to classic, vintage tones.
REBORN - LIGHTWEIGHT PERFORMANCE
Weighing in at an average of only eight and a half pounds, the StingRay is lighter than ever but still packs its signature punch.
REENGINEERED HARDWARE
Reengineered lightweight tuning machines create a more balanced neck while still providing ultra-reliable tuning stability.
Specifications
Body
- Model: Music Man StingRay Special 4
- Color: Aqua Sparkle
- Body: Select Ash
- Pickguard: Black
Neck
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Neck: Roasted Maple Bolt-On
- Scale Length: 34"
- Fretboard Radius: 11"
- Nut: 1 5/8" Compensated
- Frets: 21, Stainless Steel, High Profile Wide
Electronics
- Pickup: Music Man Neodymium Humbucker
- Controls: Volume, Low, Mid, High
- Preamp: Active 18V 3-Band
Hardware
- Color: Black
- Tuners: Schaller BM Tuners w/ Tapered Posts
Miscellaneous
- Case: Molded Plastic Music Man Hardshell
- Serial #: F86918
- Approximate Instrument Weight: 8.9 lbs
Overall Condition
Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized Premier Dealer for Ernie Ball Music Man. This StingRay Special is 100% brand new and is being sold with a full manufacturer's warranty. Photos are of the exact bass you'll receive.
Our in-house guitar tech will inspect, test, set up, and clean all of our instruments on site prior to shipping. All of our instruments are guaranteed to be fully functional upon arrival.
Music Store Live is one of Ernie Ball Music Man's top independent dealers and is a part of the Ernie Ball Premier Dealer Network. If you still haven't found what you're looking for, we are more than happy to help you custom order your next Music Man instrument. Our gear experts can help guide you in purchasing the guitar or bass of your dreams. Call or message us for details!
