Music Man Stingray 5 Special HH Burnt
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Music Man
Stingray 5 Special HH Burnt
Product Info
Article Number:
531862
Brand:
Music Man
Model:
Stingray 5 Special HH Burnt
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$4,068.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Stingray 5 Special HH Burnt is a serious contender for players wanting a modern, versatile 5-string. The roasted maple neck and powerful humbuckers combined with the active EQ give it a punchy, defined sound ideal for rock, funk, and modern genres. It's a high-end instrument built for the player who demands performance and a distinctive look.
Product Description
- Music Man Stingray 5 Special HH Burnt
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Ash
- 5-bolt-on neck: roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Dot fretboard inlays
- 22 Stainless steel frets
- Graphite nut
- Nut width: 44.5 mm (1 3/4")
- Scale: 864 mm
- Fretboard radius: 279 mm
- Pickguard: Shell
- Pickups: 2 Music Man humbuckers with neodymium magnets
- Electronics: active 3-band 18 V preamp
- Controls: Master Volume
- Treble
- Bass
- Bridge: Music Man
- Chrome hardware
- Music Man machine heads
- Colour: Burnt Ends
- Incl. case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Neodymium humbuckers deliver a powerful, articulate tone with plenty of growl.
- • Ash body provides a resonant, balanced foundation for the active preamp's shaping.
- • Graphite nut minimizes tuning instability and contributes to overall reliability.
CONS
- • The active preamp demands a power source, limiting passive tonal options.
- • Burnt Ends finish, while striking, can be prone to fingerprints and smudging.
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many bassists.
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Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Music Man Neodymium Humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm
Frets
22 Stainless Steel
Strings
5-String
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a more reactive finish, showing fingerprints and oils more easily than a gloss finish, but offers a unique, slightly aged aesthetic.
Yes, the 18V preamp provides a substantial output boost, allowing for greater headroom and more aggressive tones, though it requires a battery.
Roasted maple is generally more stable and has a slightly drier feel than standard maple, often perceived as smoother and more resistant to changes in humidity.
