Music Man BFR Stingray 5 HH Special PBB
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Music Man
BFR Stingray 5 HH Special PBB
Product Info
Article Number:
615153
Brand:
Music Man
Model:
BFR Stingray 5 HH Special PBB
Category:
Premium Basses
Price:
$5,168.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Stingray 5 HH Special is a serious instrument for the discerning bassist. The spalted maple top is gorgeous, and the active electronics give you a huge range of tones, from tight and punchy to warm and growly. It's perfect for players who need a versatile, high-performance bass for modern rock, funk, or anything requiring serious low-end authority.
Product Description
- Music Man BFR Stingray 5 HH Special PBB
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Limited to 150 pieces worldwide
- Body: Ash
- Top: Spalted maple
- Bolt-on neck: White flamed maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 44.45 mm (1.75")
- 22 stainless steel frets
- Pickups: Two Music Man humbuckers 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 provides stunning, unique visual character.
- • Active preamp delivers exceptional clarity and tonal shaping ability.
- • Neodymium humbuckers offer powerful, articulate low-end response.
- • Bolt-on neck provides a snappy, responsive feel ideal for aggressive playing.
CONS
- • The Paua Blue Burst finish might not appeal to all aesthetic preferences.
- • Spalted maple bodies are prone to minor checking over time, requiring careful care.
- • High-end electronics and limited production make it a premium-priced instrument.
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Key Features
Body Material
Ash with Spalted Maple Top
Neck Material
White Flamed Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Music Man Neodymium Humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22 Stainless Steel
Strings
5-String
Weight
Approximately 11 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active preamp provides significantly more headroom and tonal control, allowing for more aggressive EQ shaping and a more consistent output level – a noticeable difference for live performance.
Spalted maple can exhibit minor checking over time, but Music Man’s build quality and finish mitigate this. Proper humidity control is still recommended to ensure long-term stability.
The bolt-on neck contributes to a snappier, more direct response – it’s a characteristic Stingray feel that favors articulation and attack over a more sustained, round tone.
