Music Man Stingray 5 H Special Black
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Music Man
Stingray 5 H Special Black
Product Info
Article Number:
589572
Brand:
Music Man
Model:
Stingray 5 H Special Black
Category:
Premium Basses
Price:
$3,078.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
Product Video
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.
