A Classic Groove Machine Reborn

Born in the 1970s, the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay has become the go-to bass for countless rock musos, punk rockers, and indie bands, among many others. Stainless steel frets promise long-term durability, even under the fingers of the most aggressive player. The pickups have been redesigned for more punch and sonic range, and the updated 18-volt preamp system delivers impressive headroom for a wide dynamic range. Plus, to help get you through long sessions with extra comfort, the body has been redesigned — lighter-weight tuning machines and hardware contribute about a pound of weight relief. 

Killer electronics for super-punchy bass tone

From the very first time you plug in your Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special 5, you'll appreciate both the phenomenal low-end punch and the massive tonal versatility its soapbar-style humbucker delivers. Granted, this neodymium pickup's stout pole pieces and beefy windings supply a solid foundation for your tone, but it's the StingRay Special's 18-volt active preamp and 3-band EQ that really let you sculpt your sound. As a result, everyone from shoegaze-era rockers to funk masters will enjoy the extreme punch this amazing instrument delivers.

Tech Specs

• Number of Strings:5
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Body Shape:StingRay Special
• Body Material:Select Hardwoods
• Body Finish:Gloss
• Color:Black
• Neck Material:Select Roasted Maple
• Neck Joint:5-way Bolt-on
• Radius:11"
• Fingerboard Material:Maple
• Fingerboard Inlay:Black Dots
• Number of Frets:22, High Wide
• Scale Length:34"
• Nut Width:1.75"
• Nut Material:Melamine
• Bridge/Tailpiece:Vintage Music Man Topload Steel Bridge with Vintage Nickel Plated Steel Saddles
• Tuners:Custom Music Man
• Bridge Pickup:Music Man Neodymium Humbucker
• Controls:1 x master volume, 3-band Active EQ
• Switching:3-way blade pickup switch
• Strings:Super Slinky Bass, .045-.130
• Case/Gig Bag:Softshell Case
• Manufacturer Part Number:207-01-10-01-MB-BM