Music Man Stingray 5 Special Burnt Ends
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Music Man
Stingray 5 Special Burnt Ends
Product Info
Article Number:
513774
Brand:
Music Man
Model:
Stingray 5 Special Burnt Ends
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$3,958.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Stingray 5 Special Burnt Ends is a serious instrument. The roasted maple neck and ash body combo give it a fantastic blend of clarity and warmth, while the active preamp adds serious punch and tonal flexibility. It’s a great choice for professional bassists needing a versatile, high-performance 5-string for a wide range of genres.
Product Description
- Music Man Stingray 5 Special Burnt Ends
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Ash
- 5-Bolt bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Dots fretboard inlays
- Scale length: 864 mm (34")
- Fretboard radius: 11
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1 3/4")
- Graphite nut
- 22 Stainless steel frets
- Pickup: Music Man humbucker with neodymium magnets
- Active 3-band 18 volt preamp
- Controls: master volume
- treble
- bass
- Shell pickguard
- Music Man compact aluminium bridge
- Chrome hardware
- Music Man aluminium machine heads
- Colour: Burnt Ends
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Ash body delivers a tight, articulate low-end with a pleasing resonance.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast playing feel.
- • Music Man humbuckers offer a powerful, defined tone with excellent clarity.
- • The 18-volt active preamp unlocks a wide range of tonal possibilities and punch.
CONS
- • The ash body contributes to a noticeably heavier weight, potentially fatiguing for some.
- • Rosewood fretboard might not be preferred by players seeking a slick, modern feel.
- • The premium-priced tag puts it out of reach for many budget-conscious players.
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Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Music Man Neodymium Humbucker
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22 Stainless Steel
Strings
5-String (likely Music Man SR5 or similar gauge)
Weight
Approximately 11-13 lbs (4.5 - 5.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Burnt Ends finish is purely cosmetic, but the slightly thinner nitrocellulose lacquer might allow a touch more resonance and vibration transfer compared to thicker finishes.
Yes, the graphite nut provides superior stability, resists temperature changes, and reduces friction for smoother string bending and tuning stability.
The 5-bolt design offers a balance of neck stability and flexibility, potentially contributing to a slightly more lively and resonant tone compared to a traditional 4-bolt system.
