Featuring an active three-band equalization preamp built directly into the body, expansive five-string design and a select maple neck through ash body design, the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay 5 HS Neck Through Bass Guitar builds on the sonic capabilities of the standard instrument with a single-piece construction. Capable of summoning even more resonance than its two-piece counterparts and allowing for easier fret access on the higher registers, this low-end beast is a dutiful companion for metal, fusion, sludge, or classic rock.