Product Overview
New for 2018: Music Man Stingray Special, in stock at Killerburst Guitars.
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REIMAGINED.
REBUILT FROM THE GROUND UP.
Optimized, modernized, yet so familiar, the new StingRay bass is tailor-made for today’s most discerning players.
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5-BOLT SCULPTED NECK JOINT
The sculpted neck joint provides uninhibited access to all 22 stainless steel frets atop roasted maple necks.
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REFINED BODY CONTOURS
Enhanced body contours are rounded for more comfort in any playing position while retaining that revered, iconic StingRay sound.
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REVOICED.
POWERFUL NEODYMIUM PICKUPS
The new and improved StingRay electronics feature powerful neodymium magnets, bringing you more output and a wider range of sounds
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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.
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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.
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REENGINEERED HARDWARE.
Reengineered lightweight tuning machines create a more balanced neck while still providing ultra-reliable tuning stability.
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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)