Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special 5H Electric Bass, 5-String, Ebony Fingerboard (with Case)

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Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special 5H Electric Bass, 5-String, Ebony Fingerboard (with Case), Back

Lay down some impressive low-end thump with the StingRay Special. This five-stringer features a single humbucking pickup with high-output neodymium magnets.

What's special about this item?

Feature:	What it does:
Ash body	Strong, snappy responsive tone
Roasted maple neck	Bright tone, full sustain and strength
Neodymium StingRay Special humbucker	Increased output for a more powerful sound
18v Preamp with 3-band EQ	Punchy tone with plenty of flexibility

Overview

First introduced in 1976, the StingRay has become one of the most iconic bass guitars in history. The Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special 5H Electric Bass with Ebony Fingerboard provides a modern level of playing comfort while retaining that revered iconic StingRay sound. An enhanced rounded arm contour offers comfort in any playing position, a sculpted neck joint adds uninhibited upper fret access to all 22 stainless steel frets, and lightweight aluminum hardware provides a lighter, more balanced instrument. Improved StingRay electronics feature powerful neodymium magnets for increased output and a new 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
- Rounded arm contour for more comfort at different playing positions
- 6-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

Specs

-Size: 13-3/8" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 45-3/4" long (34.0 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 116.2 cm long)
-Weight: 10 lbs, 0 oz (4.54 kg) - varies slightly
-Body Wood: Ash
-Body Finish: High gloss polyester
-Bridge: Vintage Music Man top loaded black plated, steel bridge plate with vintage black plated steel saddles
-Scale Length: 34" (86.4 cm)
-Neck Radius: 11" (27.9 cm)
-Headstock Size: Only 9" (22.9 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: Ebony
-Neck Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
-Neck Colors: 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: 6 bolts - perfect alignment with no shifting
-Electronic Shielding: Black plated aluminum control cover
-Controls: Single Pickup, 3-band active preamp; vol, treble, mid, bass; Dual Pickup, 3-band active preamp; vol, treble, mid, bass
-Switching: Single Pickup - 3-way lever pickup selector; Dual Pickup - 5-way lever pickup selector
-Pickups: Standard - Music Man humbucking with Alnico pole pieces; Optional - Dual Humbucking with Alnico pole pieces; Optional - Humbucking/Single coil with Alnico pole pieces
-Strings: 45w-65w-80w-100w-130w (Regular Slinky Bass #2836)