Music Man Stingray 5 HH Special Jackpot
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Music Man
Stingray 5 HH Special Jackpot
Product Info
Article Number:
589656
Brand:
Music Man
Model:
Stingray 5 HH Special Jackpot
Category:
Premium Basses
Price:
$3,408.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Stingray 5 HH Special Jackpot is a powerhouse – seriously punchy and versatile. The roasted maple neck and ebony board make it a joy to play, and that active preamp gives you incredible tonal control. It's a great choice for players in rock, funk, or modern genres who want a premium instrument with a distinctive voice.
Product Description
- Music Man Stingray 5 HH Special Jackpot
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Selected hardwood
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 11"
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 44.45 mm (1.75")
- 22 Stainless steel frets
- Pickup: 2 Music Man humbuckers with neodymium magnets
- Electronics: active 3-band 18 volt preamp
- Controls: Master Volume
- Treble
- Bass
- 3-Ply black pickguard
- Music Man steel bridge with steel saddles
- Gold hardware
- Music Man Custom machine heads
- Colour: Jackpot
- Includes Mono Cases gig bag
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and feel.
- • Neodymium humbuckers deliver a powerful, articulate, modern tone.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience with excellent note definition.
- • Music Man’s active preamp provides precise tonal shaping and high output.
CONS
- • The 5-string design can feel slightly unwieldy for smaller hands.
- • Jackpot finish, while striking, might not appeal to players seeking a more understated aesthetic.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many bassists.
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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 in)
Frets
22 Stainless steel
Strings
5-string (G, D, A, E, B)
Weight
Approximately 11-13 lbs (4.5-5.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active preamp boosts the signal, offers more headroom, and allows for more aggressive tonal shaping—a significant departure from the classic Stingray’s more natural, passive sound.
Yes, the roasting process stabilizes the wood, resulting in greater dimensional stability, a smoother feel, and often a slightly brighter tone compared to standard maple.
The Jackpot finish is primarily aesthetic, but the thicker lacquer can add a subtle warmth and dampen high-frequency resonance – a minimal tonal impact overall.
