Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special 4H Electric Bass, Rosewood Fingerboard (with Case)

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For the thickest bass tones, only a StingRay Special will do. An 18-volt active preamp with 3-band EQ provides ultra-clean headroom and tone-shaping options.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Ash body Strong, snappy responsive tone
Custom Music Man active preamp Gain boost, 500k ohm push/push passive tone
Roasted maple neck Bright tone, full sustain and strength
Rosewood fretboard Open, warm tone and smooth playing feel

First introduced in 1976, the StingRay has become one of the most iconic bass guitars in history. For 2018, the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay 4H Electric Bass with Maple Fingerboard has been reimagined with features and appointments that provide a modern level of playing comfort while retaining that revered iconic StingRay sound. Featured revisions include an enhanced contour that is rounded for more comfort in any playing position, a sculpted neck joint for uninhibited upper fret access to all 22 stainless steel frets, and lightweight aluminum hardware providing a lighter, more balanced instrument. The improved StingRay electronics feature powerful neodymium magnets for higher output and a 18-volt 3-Band preamp for extra clean headroom without clipping. Solid roadworthy construction, elegant oval pickguard, 3+1 tuning key configuration, and the ever popular Music Man humbucker, all together produce a look, feel and sound that is remarkably unmistakable.

Features

- Lightweight ash body
- Arm contour rounded for more comfort at different playing positions
- 5-bolt contoured neck joint on the body
- 22 stainless steel frets
- Lightweight modern classic bridge and saddles
- Lightweight aluminum hardware
- Lightweight Music Man tuning machines with a finer gear ratio
- Neodymium pickup magnets for increased output
- 3-band EQ
- 18 V preamp for extra headroom with no clipping

- Size: 13-1/2" wide, 1-5/8" thick, 44-7/8" long (34.3 cm wide, 4.1 cm thick, 114.0 cm long)
- Weight: 8 lbs, 8 oz (3.86 kg) - varies slightly
- 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
- Pickguard: White
- 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
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
- Neck Color: Standard – Natural with finished headstock
- 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; Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass
- Pickup: Single Humbucking with Neodymium magnets
- Strings: 45w-65w-80w-100w (Super Slinky Bass #2834)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 866-823-2255
Web: https://www.music-man.com/contact