2008 Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay5 HH USA • Black Cherry Burst • Matching Headstock • Maple • Afterlight Select

Some basses get noticed because they’re expensive.

Others get noticed because they stop people in their tracks.

This is one of those basses.

Finished in Black Cherry Burst with a matching painted headstock, paired with a beautifully aged maple neck and fretboard, this 2008 USA StingRay5 HH has the kind of visual presence that’s become increasingly difficult to find. Under bright light, the transparent cherry finish reveals the wood grain beneath, while fading to deep black around the edges. It’s one of those finishes that keeps rewarding a second look.

Then you pick it up.

And you remember why StingRays have been a studio and stage standard for decades.

The dual Music Man humbuckers deliver everything from articulate vintage-inspired tones to aggressive modern punch, while the 5-string platform gives you all the low-end authority you’d expect from one of the most respected bass designs ever built.

This isn’t just another StingRay.

It’s one with personality.

Specifications

• 2008 Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay5 HH
• Made in San Luis Obispo, California, USA
• Black Cherry Burst
• Matching headstock
• Maple neck
• Maple fretboard
• Dual Music Man humbuckers (HH)
• Chrome hardware
• Original Music Man bridge
• Original Music Man tuners
• Factory black pickguard
• Includes factory hard shell case (if applicable—remove if not)

Condition

This bass presents beautifully and has clearly been cared for.

It shows normal signs of honest use expected from a well-loved instrument of this age, including light cosmetic wear consistent with regular playing. Nothing distracting, nothing abusive—just the kind of wear that comes from an instrument that has been enjoyed rather than hidden away.

The finish still has exceptional depth and gloss, the maple neck has aged beautifully, and overall it remains an incredibly striking instrument.

Why This One Hits Different

Music Man has produced countless StingRays.

Very few combine all of these features:

• Black Cherry Burst
• Matching headstock
• Maple fingerboard
• HH dual-pickup configuration
• USA craftsmanship
• 2008 production

The result is a StingRay that clearly looks and feels more special than the average example.

It’s familiar enough to be instantly recognizable.

Different enough that musicians stop and take a second look.

Afterlight Select

At Afterlight Select, we don’t simply list instruments—we curate them.

Every guitar, bass, amplifier, and piece of gear is hand-selected because something about it stands apart. Sometimes it’s exceptional condition. Sometimes it’s a thoughtful upgrade path. Sometimes it’s simply a finish, a feel, or a story that deserves another chapter.

We focus on instruments we’d proudly keep in our own collection, then prepare, inspect, photograph, and present them with the same attention to detail we’d expect when buying for ourselves.

No hype.

No gimmicks.

Just carefully selected instruments for players and collectors who appreciate the details.