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.

Features:

• Neodymium Humbucking Pickups
• 18 Volt, 3 band EQ active preamp
• Roasted maple neck and compensated nut

Modern Playability
Optimized and modernized, yet so familiar, this 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.

Powerful Pickups: Neodymium Magnets
The StingRay special electronics feature powerful neodymium magnets, bringing you more output and a wider range of sounds.

18-Volt Preamp
An 18-volt 3-Band preamp for extra clean headroom lets you dial in everything from modern punch to classic, vintage tones.

Lightweight Performance
The overall reduction in weight is a much-welcomed feature of the Stingray Special. Select body woods, improved contours, and lightweight hardware provide greater overall balance for extra comfort and a more enjoyable playing experience.

Lightweight Hardware
Lightweight tuning machines create a more balanced neck while still providing ultra-reliable tuning stability.

General:
Brand Name: Music Man
Hardware Color: Chrome
Number of Strings: 5-String
Product Color: Violet Sparkle Burst

Body:
Body Finish: High gloss polyester
Body Material: Select Hardwoods

Neck:
Fingerboard Inlay: White Dots
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
Neck Joint: 5 bolts - perfect alignment with no shifting; Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets
Neck Material: Roasted Maple
Neck Thickness (in): 1-3/4" (44.5 mm) at nut 2-3/4"" (69.9 mm) at last fret
Number of Frets: 22 Frets
Truss Rod: Adjustable - no component or string removal

Electronics:
Bridge Pickup: Single Humbucking with Neodymium magnet
Controls and Switching: 3-band active preamp with 18 volts of headroom; vol, treble, mid, bass & 3-way lever pickup selector

Hardware:
Bridge: Vintage Music Man top loaded chrome plated, steel bridge plate
Fret Wire: High profile, wide, Stainless Steel
Pickguard: White Pearloid
Saddle Material: vintage nickel plated steel saddles
Tuning Machines: Custom Music Man, lightweight with tapered string posts and ergonomic clover design