Music Man Stingray 4 H Special Hot Honey
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Music Man
Stingray 4 H Special Hot Honey
Product Info
Article Number:
589267
Brand:
Music Man
Model:
Stingray 4 H Special Hot Honey
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$3,289.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Stingray 4 H Special is a powerhouse, offering a modern, aggressive tone with incredible clarity thanks to the active preamp and that signature Music Man pickup. The roasted maple neck makes it a joy to play, and the build quality is top-notch. It's a fantastic choice for players in rock, funk, and modern genres seeking a versatile and articulate instrument.
Product Description
- Music Man Stingray 4 H Special Hot Honey
- Electric Bass
- Body: Selected hardwood
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard inlays: Dots
- Fingerboard radius: 11"
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 41.3 mm (1.63")
- 22 Stainless steel frets
- Pickup: 1 Music Man humbucker with neodymium magnets
- Electronics: Active 3-band 18 volt preamplifier
- Controls: Master Volume
- Treble
- Bass
- 3-Ply white pickguard
- Music Man steel bridge with steel saddles
- Chrome hardware
- Music Man Custom machine heads
- Colour: Hot Honey
- Includes mono case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck and fingerboard offer exceptional stability and feel.
- • Music Man humbucker delivers a tight, articulate, and powerful low-end.
- • Active 3-band preamp provides precise tonal shaping and clarity.
- • Solid build quality and hardware ensure reliable performance and longevity.
CONS
- • The Hot Honey finish might not appeal to players seeking a more understated aesthetic.
- • Active electronics require a power source, potentially impacting battery life.
- • Premium-priced, placing it out of reach for budget-conscious bassists.
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Key Features
Body Material
Selected hardwood (likely Ash or Swamp Ash)
Neck Material
Roasted maple
Fingerboard
Roasted maple
Pickups
1 Music Man neodymium humbucker
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22 stainless steel
Strings
Typically Music Man SR105 or similar, .045-.105 gauge
Weight
Approximately 9.5 - 11 lbs (4.3 - 5 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The finish itself doesn’t impact the tone, but the thicker finish on some colors *could* slightly dampen resonance. The Hot Honey is a thinner finish, so it’s likely closer to the wood’s natural tone.
Yes, the active preamp provides a noticeable volume boost and a more consistent signal, which is especially helpful for live performance or recording scenarios.
The Music Man pickup offers a more focused, punchy low-end with a distinct upper-midrange clarity, sitting somewhere between the aggressive growl of a Spector and the more refined articulation of an Aguilar – a unique sonic signature.
