Built with a five-string design, classic 2-band preamp equalization actively operating at nine volts and a classic humbucker construced with alnico pole pieces, the Ernie Ball Music Man Classic StingRay 5 Bass Guitar marries classic aesthetics with modern construction for a contemporary masterpiece. A master of the low-end spectrum, this instrument's tone-shaping abilities are streamlined in this two-knob rendition allowing for a fast track to big, creamy tone.