Music Man BFR Stingray 4 H Special PBB

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Music Man BFR Stingray 4 H Special PBB

Music Man

BFR Stingray 4 H Special PBB

5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 615146
Model: BFR Stingray 4 H Special PBB
Price: $5,058.90

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This BFR Stingray 4 H Special is a seriously refined instrument, built for players who demand top-tier performance and a distinctive look. The active preamp and humbucker combo provides a powerful, articulate tone perfect for modern genres and aggressive playing styles, while the spalted maple top makes a statement. It’s a high-end bass ideal for professional musicians or dedicated enthusiasts.

Product Description

  • Music Man BFR Stingray 4 H Special PBB
  • Electric Bass
  • Limited to 150 pieces worldwide
  • Body: Ash
  • Top: Spalted maple
  • Bolt-on neck: White flamed maple
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Dot fingerboard inlays
  • Fingerboard radius: 11"
  • Scale: 864 mm (34")
  • Nut width: 41.3 mm (1.63")
  • 22 stainless frets
  • Pickup: 1One Music Man humbucker with neodymium magnets
  • Electronics: Active 3-band 18 volt preamp
  • Controls: Master Volume
  • Treble
  • Bass
  • Music Man steel bridge with steel saddles
  • Music Man Custom machine heads
  • Chrome hardware
  • Colour: Paua Blue Burst
  • Includes Mono Case gig bag
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Spalted maple top adds stunning visual flair and unique tonal complexity.
  • • Active 18V preamp delivers exceptional clarity and aggressive, defined low-end.
  • • Bolt-on neck provides a snappy, responsive feel favored by many players.
  • • Music Man steel bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability considerably.
CONS
  • • Spalted maple can exhibit unpredictable grain patterns, potentially affecting playability.
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many bassists.
  • • Rosewood fretboard might not appeal to players preferring ebony’s brighter tone.

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Key Features

Body Material Ash
Neck Material White flamed maple
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups One Music Man humbucker with neodymium magnets
Scale Length 864 mm (34 in)
Frets 22 stainless steel
Strings Music Man approved nickel-plated steel
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Spalted maple often imparts a slightly more complex and resonant tone compared to plain ash, with a touch more character and sometimes a subtle woodiness.
It’s a design choice – bolt-on necks generally offer a brighter, more immediate response and are easier to adjust, which many players prefer for a lively feel.
While it excels in modern styles, the active preamp can be dialed back with the volume control to achieve a more natural, vintage tone, broadening its application.

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