Music Man Stingray 4 Special HH Candyman
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Music Man
Stingray 4 Special HH Candyman
Product Info
Article Number:
589569
Brand:
Music Man
Model:
Stingray 4 Special HH Candyman
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$3,463.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Candyman Stingray 4 Special HH is a seriously impressive instrument – it’s a powerhouse for modern players who want a defined, articulate sound with a premium feel. The active electronics give you a huge sonic palette, and the roasted maple neck makes it a joy to play. It's perfect for funk, rock, and anything needing a strong, defined low-end.
Product Description
- Music Man Stingray 4 Special HH Candyman
- Electric Bass
- Body: Selected hardwood
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fretboard inlays: Dots
- Fingerboard radius: 11"
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 42.86 mm (1.69")
- Graphite nut
- 22 Stainless steel frets
- Pickup: 2 Music Man humbucker with neodymium magnets
- Electronics: active 3-band 18 volt preamplifier
- Controls: Master Volume
- Treble
- Bass
- Tortoise pickguard
- Music Man steel bridge with steel saddles
- Music Man Custom machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Candyman
- Includes mono case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Music Man humbuckers deliver a powerful, articulate tone with excellent clarity.
- • Active preamp offers precise tonal shaping and a significant output boost.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides a slick playing surface and a rich, dark aesthetic.
CONS
- • Candyman finish, while striking, may be polarizing for some players.
- • The weight, typical for a hardwood body, can be fatiguing in longer playing sessions.
- • Active electronics require a power source, limiting passive tonal options.
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Key Features
Body Material
Selected hardwood (likely Ash or Swamp Ash)
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
2 Music Man Neodymium Humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
22 Stainless Steel
Strings
4 (typically Music Man SR5006 or similar)
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The finish itself has minimal impact on the tone, but the Candyman's thicker, layered coating might slightly dampen high-frequency resonance compared to a thinner, more open finish.
Yes, the humbucker design significantly reduces noise and hum, offering a cleaner signal, particularly useful for stage performance with high gain.
The preamp provides a significant boost and tonal shaping, making it very versatile; it works well with a wide range of amps and pedals, but be mindful of potential clipping with very high gain scenarios.
