Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray Special HH Translucent Orange With Mono Case

First introduced in 1976, the StingRay has been revered as one of the most iconic bass guitars in history. The StingRay was the first production four string bass to feature onboard active equalization.

The flagship of the Music Man line, today's StingRay retains the same signature features that it had some forty years ago, including a solid roadworthy construction, iconic oval pickguard, 3+1 tuning key configuration, and the ever-popular Music Man humbucker — all of which combine to produce a look, feel, and sound that is remarkably unmistakable.

• Model: 4 String - HH
• Color: Translucent Orange
• Neck: Roasted Maple w/ Rosewood Fretboard
• Pickguard: Tortoiseshell
• Hardware: Chrome

This particular one just landed, and we were immediately blown away.  The finish is called Translucent Orange, and it beautiful.  It's not very "orange", its more like a stained Natural, aged to perfection.  The end result matches the roasted maple neck and rosewood fretboard quite nicely.

It's not just about looks though - this is one amazing feeling bass.  The C profile neck is super comfortable to play, especially with it being finished in gunstock oil and a hand-rubbed special wax blend.  It's also nicely weight relieved, with redesigned hardware for a lighter, more comfortable playing experience.

Bass players appreciate the low-end punch and the versatility the classic soapbar-style humbuckers deliver. The 18-volt active preamp and 3-band EQ give you the ability sculpt your sound exactly has you'd like. This is why a variety of players love StingRay's in general.  Whether sitting back to groove smoothly or stepping up to bring the funk, you'll enjoy the punch, smoothness and clarity that this instrument delivers.

As an added bonus Music Man basses now come with a proprietary Mono case.  Made in the U.s. and ready to bring the bottom end to any playing situation, the StingRay Special is truly a special bass.

 

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Country of Origin: USA
Included Case (brand/model): Mono
Case Style: Softshell

BODY

Body Construction: Solid
Body Material: Select Hardwood
Body Color: Translucent Orange
Body Finish: High Gloss Polyester

NECK

Material: Roasted Maple
Color: Natural
Joint: 5 Bolt Sculpted
Profile: C
Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.830 inches
Thickness at 12th Fret: 0.936 inches
Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend

HEADSTOCK

Color/Finish: Natural

FRETBOARD

Material: Rosewood
Radius: 11"
Inlays: Dot
Side Markers: Dot
Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
Fret Count, Size, Material: 22, .047 x .104, Stainless Steel
Scale Length: 34"
Nut Material, Width: Melamine, Compensated, 1-11/16"

HARDWARE

Hardware Color: Chrome
Bridge/Tailpiece: Vintage Music Man® top loaded chrome plated, steel bridge plate with vintage nickel plated steel saddles
Knob Type: Knurled Dome Top
Pickguard Material: Shell
Tuning Machines: Custom Music Man, lightweight with tapered string posts and ergonomic clover design

ELECTRONICS

Electronics Type (active/passive): Active
Preamp: 3-band active preamp with 18 volts of headroom
Bridge Pickup: Neodymium Humbucker
Controls: Volume, Treble, Mid and Bass knobs.
Output Type (mono/stereo): Mono

SKU: 108-52-20-03-MB-CR