Music Man Stingray 5 H Special Black

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Music Man Stingray 5 H Special Black

Music Man

Stingray 5 H Special Black

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Product Info

Article Number: 589572
Model: Stingray 5 H Special Black
Price: $3,078.90

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This Stingray 5 H Special Black is a powerhouse – a real workhorse for the gigging musician. The roasted maple neck and active electronics deliver a modern, defined sound with incredible clarity and sustain, perfect for funk, rock, and contemporary genres. It's a top-tier bass that feels incredible and sounds even better.

Product Description

  • Music Man Stingray 5 H Special Black
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • Body: Selected hardwood
  • Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
  • Roasted maple fingerboard
  • Fingerboard inlays: Dots
  • Fingerboard radius: 11"
  • Scale: 864 mm (34")
  • Nut width: 44.45 mm (1.75")
  • 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 black pickguard
  • Music Man steel bridge with nickel-plated steel saddles
  • Music Man Custom machine heads
  • Chrome hardware
  • Colour: Black
  • Includes case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and a smooth feel.
  • • Neodymium humbucker delivers powerful, articulate low-end response.
  • • Active 3-band preamp provides precise tonal shaping and clarity.
  • • Music Man steel bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability.
CONS
  • • The 5-string configuration can feel bulky for smaller hands.
  • • Premium-priced, represents a significant investment for many players.
  • • Active electronics require a power source, limiting passive tonal options.

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Key Features

Body Material Selected hardwood (likely ash or alder)
Neck Material Roasted maple
Fingerboard Roasted maple
Pickups 1 Music Man neodymium humbucker
Scale Length 864 mm (34 in)
Frets 22 stainless steel
Strings 5-string
Weight Approximately 11 lbs (4.9 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The neodymium magnet provides a stronger magnetic field, resulting in a more aggressive, articulate tone with increased output and a tighter low-end compared to the ceramic pickups found in older Stingray models.
The neck features a satin finish, offering a fast and comfortable playing experience with reduced friction. It allows for easier access to the higher frets and a more natural feel in the hand.
The active preamp provides much more precise tonal control, allowing for significant boosts and cuts in bass and treble frequencies. While it offers a more tailored sound, it does limit the ability to achieve a truly vintage, passive tone.

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