Music Man StingRay5 Special Bass EB, Charcoal Sparkle

Full Description

Cutting edge design

Reach new depths. This StingRay5 allows you to push your sound in an alternative direction. With a 3-band active preamplifier, you can alter the volume, treble, mid, and bass to your liking. By simply using the controls to refine the sound quality, it becomes the ideal bass for those who enjoy dabbling in a variety of genres. From reggae to heavy rock, this bass is well adjusted to all types of music.

Perfect playability

Gain a fresh perspective on bass playing. Music Man have placed the musician's needs first. The brand new contoured neck allows you to reach higher up the fretboard, so you don't have to strain for the more intricate bass lines - experience the full range this bass provides.

The ultimate tool of expression. Whether you favour the plectrum, finger picking, or slap - this bass will accommodate all of your unique playing styles whilst maintaining that revered StingRay sound. The slim neck finished with gun stock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend enables you to smoothly play complex bass riffs - you'll glide across the fretboard.

A cut above the rest

Floats like a butterfly, stings like a bee. Don't be fooled by the weightlessness of this bass. Made from genuine ash, thick growling tones fly out of your amp - it's truly remarkable. Used by some of the most successful bass players in history, it highlights the cultural impact these instruments have made. John Deacon's unforgettable "Under Pressure" bass hook was regularly played on the StingRay. As well as Blur's Alex James, vital in forming the full bodied tone on their hit, "Song 2". Let there be bass.

Before you even pick this guitar up, you can immediately recognise the craftsmanship involved. The roasted maple neck and the hand applied fretboard present a rigidity to your playing style, adding power to the overall resonance. It provides a surface that allows you to go hard on this bass - push it to its limits. Your tonal resonance will become sharper and snappier - giving an edge to your live performances.

Pick it up

Shape your sound. Whatever instruments are accompanying you, the single humbuckers give you the clean, sharp bass tone that will stand out in any band dynamic. They remove any unwanted buzzing noise to increase tonal quality and clarity. Explore the deep depths of bass guitar - a classic Music Man sound that cannot be replicated.

The pickups have a remarkable ability to create flawless bass tones for almost any genre. Experiment with technique and play a plethora of tunes. From punk to blues, make full use of this guitar's ability to delve into genres on the opposite ends of the spectrum.

Weightless, reliable hardware

Feel light as a feather on stage. The custom Music Man clover tuning machines are now lighter than ever. They provide you with a well balanced, comfortable bass. This removes any top-heavy feeling that can occur with most bass guitars. Reliable, durable, and stable. You can depend on these machines to hold your tuning in place, meaning you won't have the inconvenience of continuously tuning up on stage.

Specifications

Body

• Model Name: Music Man StingRay5 Special Bass EB, Charcoal Sparkle
• Series: StingRay5
• Body Material: Ash
• Body Finish: High Gloss Polyester
• Colour: Charcoal Sparkle

Neck and Fingerboard

• Neck Material: Roasted Maple Neck
• Neck Shape: 5 Bolt Sculpted Neck Joint
• Neck Colour: Natural with Finished Headstock
• Neck Finish: Gunstock Oil and Hand-Rubbed Special Wax Blend
• Fretboard: Ebony
• Neck Radius: 11" (27.9 cm)
• Scale Length: 34" (86.4 cm)
• Frets: 22
• Position Inlays: White Pearloid

Hardware and Electronics

• Tuning Machines: Custom Music Man, Lightweight with Tapered String Posts and Ergonomic Clover Design
• Pickups: Single Humbucking with Neodymium Magnet
• Controls: 3-Band Active Preamp with 18 Volts of Headroom; Vol, Treble, Mid, Bass/li>
• Pickup Switching: Single Pickup - 3-way Lever Pickup Selector
• Bridge: Vintage Music Man Top Loaded Chrome Plated, Steel Bridge Plate with Vintage Nickel Plated Steel Saddles
• Hardware Colour: Black
• Truss Rod: Adjustable

Miscellaneous

• Strings: 45w-65w-80w-100w-130w (Regular Slinky Bass #2836)
• Dimensions: 13-3/8" wide, 1-5/8" thick, 45-3/4" long (34.0 cm wide, 4.1 cm thick, 116.2 cm long)
• Weight: 9 lbs (4.16 kg)