Sound Exchange USA Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special 5 H 5 STRING

Killer electronics for super-punchy bass sound

From the very first time you plug in your Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special 5H, you’ll appreciate both the phenomenal low-end punch and the massive tonal versatility its soapbar-style humbucker delivers. Granted, this neodymium pickup’s stout pole pieces and beefy windings supply a solid foundation for your tone, but it’s the StingRay Special 5H’s 18-volt active preamp and 3-band EQ that really let you sculpt your sound. As a result, everyone from shoegazer-era rockers to funk masters has enjoyed the extreme punch this amazing instrument delivers.

Premium maple neck plays like a dream

There’s simply no substitute for a great neck. Ernie Ball Music Man put a ton of work into developing a neck that would provide you with the perfect balance of comfort, speed, and stability, and for this StingRay Special 5H, they spec’d premium roasted maple for the neck and fingerboard. Finished with a blend of special wax and gunstock oil, the back of the StingRay 5H’s neck feels amazing and lets your hand glide along effortlessly. And with its 5-bolt attachment, this bolt-on neck delivers stability that easily surpasses most set necks.

Loaded with StingRay style, sound, and innovation

The StingRay Special 5H, like the rest of Ernie Ball Music Man’s StingRay bass lineup, claims roots that run back to the 1970s, when Ernie Ball Music Man was founded. Armed with fat and punchy humbuckers, active electronics, and a delightfully chunky neck, it’s no wonder the StingRay became a standard for such bass players as Guy Pratt, Cliff Williams, and Flea. And this StingRay is outfitted with a roasted maple fretboard for a smooth, fast feel and added sonic attack.

Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special 5H Bass Features:

• A performance-built bass any serious player can appreciate
• 22 stainless steel frets provide exceptionally long fret life and excellent tone
• A redesigned humbucker with 18-volt preamp and 3-band EQ gives you fat, punchy, and versatile tone
• Redesigned body and premium maple neck deliver amazing comfort and sustain
• Redesigned hardware for a lighter, more comfortable playing experience
• Easy-access truss rod adjustment wheel

Tech Specs

• Body Shape: StingRay Special
• Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
• Number of Strings: 5
• Color: Ghostwood
• Body Material: Select Hardwood
• Body Finish: High Gloss Polyester
• Neck Material: Roasted Maple
• Neck Shape: StingRay
• Radius: 11″
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
• Number of Frets: 22, Wide Stainless Steel
• Scale Length: 34″
• Nut Width: 1.688″
• Nut Material: Melamine
• Bridge/Tailpiece: Vintage Music Man Steel Bridge Plate with Nickel-Plated Steel Saddles
• Tuners: Custom Music Man
• Bridge Pickup: Neodymium Humbucker
• Controls: 1 x master volume, 3-band Active EQ
• Strings: Ernie Ball Slinkys, .046-.130
• Case Included: Hardshell Case
• Manufacturer Part Number: 207-GO-10-05-CS-CR