The Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special 5-String combines classic tone with modern upgrades for maximum performance. Its ash body, roasted maple neck, and 22 stainless steel frets provide durability, resonance, and a smooth playing experience. The 18-volt, 3-band preamp delivers exceptional headroom and tonal flexibility, while the neodymium pickups offer powerful, clean output in one- or two-pickup configurations. With lightweight hardware, it’s the lightest and most versatile StingRay 5 yet—perfect for stage or studio.

Model: StingRay 5 Special
Size: 13-3/8" wide | 1-5/8" thick | 45-3/4" long (34.0 cm | 4.1 cm | 116.2 cm)
Body Wood: Select Hardwoods
Body Finish: High Gloss Polyester (Black Rock: Matte)
Bridge: Vintage Music Man® top-loaded chrome plated steel bridge plate w/ vintage nickel plated steel saddles
Pickguard: Black | White | Mint | White Pearloid (varies by body color)
Scale Length: 34" (86.4 cm)
Neck Radius: 11" (27.9 cm)
Headstock Size: 9" (22.9 cm) long
Frets: 22 | High profile, wide | Stainless Steel
Neck Width: 1-3/4" (44.5 mm) at nut | 2-3/4" (69.9 mm) at last fret
Neck Wood: Select roasted maple
Fingerboard: Maple | Rosewood | Ebony (varies by body color)
Neck Finish: Gunstock oil & hand-rubbed special wax blend
Neck Colors: Natural | Finished headstock
Tuning Machines: Custom Music Man, lightweight w/ tapered string posts & ergonomic clover design
Truss Rod: Adjustable (no component or string removal)
Neck Attachment: 5-bolt sculpted neck joint for perfect alignment & smooth upper fret access
Electronic Shielding: Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity | Aluminum-lined pickguard
Controls: 3-band active preamp w/ 18V headroom | Volume | Treble | Mid | Bass
Switching: Single Pickup: 3-way lever selector | Dual Pickup: 5-way lever selector
Pickups: Standard: Single Humbucking w/ Neodymium magnets | Optional: Dual Humbucking w/ Neodymium magnets
Left Handed: No
Strings: Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Bass #2836 (45w-65w-80w-100w-130w)