Music Man StingRay Electric Bass (with Case)
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The StingRay's maple neck, hefty humbucker, and 3-band EQ all contribute to the stage-rumbling low-end tone that have made it an exemplar of the bass guitar.
What's special about this item?
Feature: | What it does: |
---|---|
Schaller BM tuners | Self-locking drive, even tuning, 1:20 gear ratio |
6-bolt neck construction | Enhanced sonic coupling and strength |
Music Man humbuckers with alnico magnets | Full, dynamic, focused tone and response |
3-band EQ | Control bass, midrange and treble individually |
Overview
Combining tone, looks, functionality, feel and loads of character, the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay took the bass world by storm in its debut in 1976. Since then it has remained one of the most popular instruments amongst professional bassists, and for good reason. Featuring that signature massive humbucking pickup, 3 band active EQ, select maple neck, 6 bolt neck attachment, and Schaller tuners, the current day StingRay is a prime example of what a bass should be.
- 3 band active EQ
- Schaller tuners keep your bass in tune
- Select maple neck has a great feel and look
- Chrome plated bridge with stainless steel saddles
Features:
- Single humbucker pumps out massive tone- 3 band active EQ
- Schaller tuners keep your bass in tune
- Select maple neck has a great feel and look
- Chrome plated bridge with stainless steel saddles
Specs
Model: StingRay
Size(WxDxL): 13-1/2 x 1-5/8 x 44-7/8 inches (34.3 x 4.1 x 114.0 cm)
Weight: 9 lbs, 5 oz (4.22 kg) - varies slightly
Body Wood: Select hardwood
Body Finish: High gloss polyester
Bridge: Music Man chrome plated, hardened steel bridge plate with stainless steel saddles
Pickguard: Black
Scale Length: 34 inches (86.4 cm)
Neck Radius: 11 inches (27.9 cm)
Headstock Size: Only 8-3/4 inches (22.2 cm) long
Frets: 21 - High profile, wide
Neck Width: 1-5/8 inches (41.3 mm) at nut 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) at last fret
Neck Wood: Select maple neck
Fingerboard: Maple
Neck Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
Tuning Machines: Schaller BM, with tapered string posts
Truss Rod: Adjustable - no component or string removal
Neck Attachment: 6 bolts - perfect alignment with no shifting
Electronic Shielding: Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and chrome plated brass control cover
Controls: 3-band active preamp; vol, treble, mid, bass
Pickups: Music Man humbucking with Alnico magnets
Strings: 45w-65w-80w-100w (Super Slinky Bass 2834)
Size(WxDxL): 13-1/2 x 1-5/8 x 44-7/8 inches (34.3 x 4.1 x 114.0 cm)
Weight: 9 lbs, 5 oz (4.22 kg) - varies slightly
Body Wood: Select hardwood
Body Finish: High gloss polyester
Bridge: Music Man chrome plated, hardened steel bridge plate with stainless steel saddles
Pickguard: Black
Scale Length: 34 inches (86.4 cm)
Neck Radius: 11 inches (27.9 cm)
Headstock Size: Only 8-3/4 inches (22.2 cm) long
Frets: 21 - High profile, wide
Neck Width: 1-5/8 inches (41.3 mm) at nut 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) at last fret
Neck Wood: Select maple neck
Fingerboard: Maple
Neck Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
Tuning Machines: Schaller BM, with tapered string posts
Truss Rod: Adjustable - no component or string removal
Neck Attachment: 6 bolts - perfect alignment with no shifting
Electronic Shielding: Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and chrome plated brass control cover
Controls: 3-band active preamp; vol, treble, mid, bass
Pickups: Music Man humbucking with Alnico magnets
Strings: 45w-65w-80w-100w (Super Slinky Bass 2834)
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 866-823-2255
Web: https://www.music-man.com/contact
Phone: 866-823-2255
Web: https://www.music-man.com/contact
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(2 ratings)
Submitted August 5, 2011 by a customer from aol.com
"For the money, Music Man has a winner. These basses are worldwide known for their sound and I am pleased to say, their quality i"
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I will keep this bass for a very long time. It is the new beginning of a new arsenal. Larger amp to follow.
Sound
The Stingray has a tone all itself. I have owned other Stingray basses and this one is by far the best built and quickest adjusting 'Ray I have ever owned. The maple neck, a first for me, is lightening fast and bright. The finish is like glass. I have owned Ric 4003 in black that showed the seam down the back. This bass does not. You would swear it was a single piece of poplar wood, which it's not. (3 piece). It is a bright sounding bass with that unmistakable "clickity, clickity" sound of the sting ray. Great 3 band active pre amp. Plenty of mids and good solid low end. The treble is WAY out there. The neck is to die for. Really. Slick as snot and faster than a guy on his prom night. Not a finished neck, instead a "satin" finish.....oil it well and it will love you for it.
Features
I wish it came with a saddle wrench, (Allen) but other than that, it adjusted very easily and quickly. I play with very low action and this bass does not buzz with my set up. The action came medium low, and slightly bowed. For many, it would be a good medium setup. I adjusted the neck, (took all of about 1 minute) lowered the saddles and BOOM....all Sting Ray to please the ears. Great on board pre amp.
Ease of Use
Simple as can be. Volume, treble, mids, bass controls....and a world of experimentation… read more will get you where you want to go. Playability is addictive. You WANT to play it. The neck feels like Bo Derek.....built and sexy smooth.
Quality
This is the best MM bass I have ever owned. And I have had a couple with QC problems. Whatever they did in the last 4 years....keep it up. Flawless. Shinny black body and a nice bright maple neck. Pure sex!
Value
Worth every dime, worry, sleepless night about how to pay for it. If you can, get one!
Manufacturer Support
I gave the company a 6 because of my past experience with them. Not the best experience but that was years ago.
The Wow Factor
It oozes sex. Black and maple....and the chrome. Kind of the Harley Davidson of basses.
Musical Background:
musician
Musical Style:
progressive rock/pop read less
Sound
The Stingray has a tone all itself. I have owned other Stingray basses and this one is by far the best built and quickest adjusting 'Ray I have ever owned. The maple neck, a first for me, is lightening fast and bright. The finish is like glass. I have owned Ric 4003 in black that showed the seam down the back. This bass does not. You would swear it was a single piece of poplar wood, which it's not. (3 piece). It is a bright sounding bass with that unmistakable "clickity, clickity" sound of the sting ray. Great 3 band active pre amp. Plenty of mids and good solid low end. The treble is WAY out there. The neck is to die for. Really. Slick as snot and faster than a guy on his prom night. Not a finished neck, instead a "satin" finish.....oil it well and it will love you for it.
Features
I wish it came with a saddle wrench, (Allen) but other than that, it adjusted very easily and quickly. I play with very low action and this bass does not buzz with my set up. The action came medium low, and slightly bowed. For many, it would be a good medium setup. I adjusted the neck, (took all of about 1 minute) lowered the saddles and BOOM....all Sting Ray to please the ears. Great on board pre amp.
Ease of Use
Simple as can be. Volume, treble, mids, bass controls....and a world of experimentation… read more will get you where you want to go. Playability is addictive. You WANT to play it. The neck feels like Bo Derek.....built and sexy smooth.
Quality
This is the best MM bass I have ever owned. And I have had a couple with QC problems. Whatever they did in the last 4 years....keep it up. Flawless. Shinny black body and a nice bright maple neck. Pure sex!
Value
Worth every dime, worry, sleepless night about how to pay for it. If you can, get one!
Manufacturer Support
I gave the company a 6 because of my past experience with them. Not the best experience but that was years ago.
The Wow Factor
It oozes sex. Black and maple....and the chrome. Kind of the Harley Davidson of basses.
Musical Background:
musician
Musical Style:
progressive rock/pop read less
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