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Music Man Stingray 5 H Special Hot Honey

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Music Man Stingray 5 H Special Hot Honey

Music Man

Stingray 5 H Special Hot Honey

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Product Info

Article Number: 589575
Brand: Music Man
Model: Stingray 5 H Special Hot Honey
Category: Premium Basses
Price: $3,463.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

This Stingray 5 H Special is a powerhouse – the roasted maple neck and active preamp combo make it incredibly versatile. It's ideal for players wanting a modern, aggressive tone with a comfortable feel, perfect for funk, rock, and heavier genres where you need to cut through the mix.

Product Description

  • Music Man Stingray 5 H Special Hot Honey
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • Body: Selected hardwood
  • Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
  • Roasted maple fingerboard
  • Dot fingerboard inlays
  • 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
  • Pickguard: 3-Ply Tortoiseshell
  • Music Man steel bridge with nickel-plated steel tabs
  • Music Man Custom machine heads
  • Chrome hardware
  • Colour: Hot Honey
  • Includes case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and feel.
  • • Neodymium humbucker delivers powerful, articulate low-end response.
  • • Active preamp provides precise tonal shaping and consistent output.
  • • Bolt-on construction results in a snappy, responsive attack.
CONS
  • • The Hot Honey finish might be polarizing for some players.
  • • The weight, typical of 5-string basses, can be fatiguing in long sessions.
  • • Active electronics require a power source, limiting passive tonal options.

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Key Features

Body Material Selected hardwood (likely Alder or Swamp Ash - typical Music Man construction)
Neck Material Roasted maple
Fingerboard Roasted maple
Pickups 1 Music Man neodymium humbucker
Scale Length 864 mm (34")
Frets 22 Stainless steel
Strings 5-string
Weight Approximately 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg) - typical for a 5-string Stingray

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Frequently Asked Questions

The finish itself has minimal tonal impact; it's purely aesthetic. However, the thicker finish might slightly dampen high frequencies compared to a thinner, open-pore finish.
Yes, the 18-volt preamp provides a substantial output boost, allowing for more headroom and potentially reducing the need for amplification. It also offers more precise tonal shaping.
Roasted maple is more stable and less prone to warping, resulting in a smoother, more consistent feel. Many players find it feels slightly 'creamier' and more responsive than traditional maple.

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