Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray Special Black

New for 2018: Music Man Stingray Special, in stock at Killerburst Guitars.

REIMAGINED.

REBUILT FROM THE GROUND UP.

Optimized, modernized, yet so familiar, the new 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.

REVOICED.

POWERFUL NEODYMIUM PICKUPS

The new and improved StingRay electronics feature powerful neodymium magnets, bringing you more output and a wider range of sounds

NEW 18-VOLT PREAMP

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

REBORN.

LIGHTWEIGHT PERFORMANCE.

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

REENGINEERED HARDWARE.

Reengineered lightweight tuning machines create a more balanced neck while still providing ultra-reliable tuning stability.

Specifications    StingRay Special

Model    StingRay Special

Weight    8 lbs, 9 oz

Body Wood    Ash

Body Finish    High gloss polyester

Bridge    Vintage Music Man® top loaded chrome plated, steel bridge plate with vintage nickel plated steel saddles

Scale Length    34" (86.4 cm)

Neck Radius    11" (27.9 cm)

Headstock Size    Only 8-3/4" (22.2 cm) long

Frets    22 - High profile, wide, Stainless Steel

Neck Width    1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) at last fret

Neck Wood    Select roasted maple neck and fingerboard

Neck Finish    Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend

Tuning Machines    Custom Music Man, lightweight with tapered string posts and ergonomic clover design

Truss Rod    Adjustable - no component or string removal

Neck Attachment    5 bolts - perfect alignment with no shifting; Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets

Electronic Shielding    Chrome plated aluminum control cover (dependent on body color)

Controls    3-band active preamp with 18 volts of headroom; vol, treble, mid, bass

Pickup   Single Humbucking with Neodymium magnets

Strings    45w-65w-80w-100w (Super Slinky Bass #2834)