Addison, TX, United States
About this listing
he Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay 50th Anniversary celebrates five decades of one of the most influential electric bass designs ever built. First introduced in 1976 as one of the earliest production basses to feature onboard active EQ, the StingRay helped redefine modern bass tone with its unmistakable punch, articulation, and authority. The 50th Anniversary edition honors that legacy while building from the modern StingRay Special platform.
Rather than simply recreating a vintage instrument, the 50th Anniversary StingRay blends classic StingRay identity with modern performance refinements. The lightweight body, roasted maple neck, sculpted contours, and updated hardware keep the instrument fast, comfortable, and highly responsive in real-world playing situations. It delivers the familiar StingRay attack and low-end authority while feeling noticeably more refined and effortless than earlier generations.
At the heart of the platform is Music Man’s powerful humbucking pickup paired with an active 18V preamp system, delivering the aggressive midrange presence, tight low end, and broad tonal flexibility that made the StingRay a staple across rock, funk, pop, session work, and modern bass playing.
The 50th Anniversary models also introduce exclusive visual details and limited finishes celebrating the milestone, making these instruments distinct from standard production StingRay Specials while still staying true to the DNA of the original design.
Whether you’re a longtime StingRay player, collector, or simply after one of the most recognizable active bass voices ever created, the 50th Anniversary model represents both a celebration of the past and a thoroughly modern working instrument.
Highlights
Celebrates 50 years of the iconic StingRay bass platform
Classic StingRay humbucker with powerful active EQ system
Lightweight, modern StingRay Special construction and ergonomics
Roasted maple neck for stability and smooth feel
Exclusive anniversary appointments and limited finishes
Specifications
Body
Body Material: Select Hardwood
Body Finish: Anniversary Exclusive Finishes
Double Cutaway StingRay Body Shape
Neck
Neck Material: Roasted Maple
Neck Finish: Gunstock Oil / Hand-Rubbed Special Wax Blend
Scale Length: 34"
Fingerboard Options: Maple or Ebony (model dependent)
Frets: 22 Stainless Steel
Nut Width: 1 11/16"
Hardware
Bridge: Music Man Modern Bridge with Steel Saddles
Tuners: Lightweight Music Man Tuners
Hardware Finish: Model Dependent
Electronics
Music Man Humbucking Pickup Configuration
Active 18V Preamp
3-Band EQ
Shielded Electronics Compartment
Miscellaneous
50th Anniversary Edition
Limited Production Configurations / Finishes
Included: Music Man Hardshell Case
Made in USA
Why Buy from Tone Shop Guitars?
At Tone Shop Guitars, we specialize in hand-selected premium instruments built for players who care about feel, tone, and individuality. Every bass we bring in is chosen for weight, resonance, balance, and musical usefulness—not just specs on paper. When you buy from Tone Shop, you’re getting an instrument we genuinely believe in.
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