Since its debut in 1987, the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special 5 H 5-string bass has set the benchmark for five-string bass performance, delivering powerful punch, rich tonal flexibility, and unmatched playability. Designed for bassists who demand both precision and power, this iconic instrument features a comfortably contoured body, a high-output humbucker, and modern refinements that make it a go-to choice for professionals worldwide. Whether on stage or in the studio, the StingRay Special 5 H offers deep, articulate low-end with the clarity and attack that players have relied on for decades.
Refined Body Design for Comfort and Playability
The StingRay Special 5 H features a lightweight, contoured body, ensuring effortless playability and extended comfort during long performances. The roasted maple neck provides superior stability and resonance, while the smooth satin finish enhances the overall playing experience. The extended-range five-string design allows for deeper tonal exploration, perfect for modern genres that demand a solid low-end foundation.
Powerful Humbucker for Iconic StingRay Tone
At the heart of the StingRay Special 5 H is its neodymium-powered humbucking pickup, delivering tight lows, articulate mids, and crisp highs. This pickup configuration ensures deep, punchy bass tones with the signature Music Man clarity, whether playing fingerstyle, slap, or pick techniques. The 18-volt preamp provides expanded headroom and dynamic range, offering incredibly responsive tone shaping through the three-band EQ.
Precision Hardware for Rock-Solid Performance
Designed for absolute tuning stability and sustain, the StingRay Special 5 H 5-string bass is equipped with a Music Man-designed hardened steel bridge and lightweight custom tuners. The five-bolt sculpted neck joint ensures maximum contact between the neck and body for improved sustain and resonance, while the adjustable truss rod allows for precise neck relief adjustments.
Versatile and Road-Ready
From funk and jazz to rock and metal, the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special 5 H adapts to any musical setting with effortless playability and studio-quality tone. Its premium construction, lightweight body, and innovative electronics make it the ultimate choice for bassists who need versatility, power, and comfort in one instrument.
Features
- Contoured lightweight body for maximum comfort and playability
- Powerful neodymium humbucker for deep, punchy tone
- 18-volt preamp with three-band EQ for expanded headroom
- Roasted maple neck with smooth satin finish for enhanced stability
- Music Man-designed hardened steel bridge for superior sustain
- Five-bolt sculpted neck joint for improved resonance and durability
- Lightweight custom tuners for precise and reliable tuning
Specs
Body
- Body shape: StingRay Special 5
- Body wood: Select tonewood (varies by finish)
- Finish: High-gloss polyester
- Neck wood: Roasted maple
- Neck construction: Five-bolt sculpted joint
- Scale length: 34"
- Neck profile: Modern C
- Fingerboard wood: Maple, rosewood, or ebony (varies by finish)
- Fingerboard radius: 11"
- Number of frets: 22 high-profile, wide frets
- Nut width: 1.75"
- Nut material: Bone
- Bridge: Music Man-designed hardened steel with stainless steel saddles
- Tuning machines: Custom lightweight tuners with tapered posts
- Truss rod: Adjustable with spoke wheel access
- Hardware finish: Chrome or black (varies by finish)
- Configuration: H
- Bridge pickup: Neodymium humbucker
- Preamp: 18-volt active three-band EQ
- Controls: Volume, bass, mid, treble
- Orientation: Right handed
- Case: Hardshell case included
Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special 5 H Bass Cherry Punch
- Product Code: 1500000454327
Since its debut in 1987, the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special 5 H 5-string bass has set the benchmark for five-string bass performance, delivering powerful punch, rich tonal flexibility, and unmatched playability. Designed for bassists who demand both precision and power, this iconic instrument features a comfortably contoured body, a high-output humbucker, and modern refinements that make it a go-to choice for professionals worldwide. Whether on stage or in the studio, the StingRay Special 5 H offers deep, articulate low-end with the clarity and attack that players have relied on for decades.
Refined Body Design for Comfort and Playability
The StingRay Special 5 H features a lightweight, contoured body, ensuring effortless playability and extended comfort during long performances. The roasted maple neck provides superior stability and resonance, while the smooth satin finish enhances the overall playing experience. The extended-range five-string design allows for deeper tonal exploration, perfect for modern genres that demand a solid low-end foundation.
Powerful Humbucker for Iconic StingRay Tone
At the heart of the StingRay Special 5 H is its neodymium-powered humbucking pickup, delivering tight lows, articulate mids, and crisp highs. This pickup configuration ensures deep, punchy bass tones with the signature Music Man clarity, whether playing fingerstyle, slap, or pick techniques. The 18-volt preamp provides expanded headroom and dynamic range, offering incredibly responsive tone shaping through the three-band EQ.
Precision Hardware for Rock-Solid Performance
Designed for absolute tuning stability and sustain, the StingRay Special 5 H 5-string bass is equipped with a Music Man-designed hardened steel bridge and lightweight custom tuners. The five-bolt sculpted neck joint ensures maximum contact between the neck and body for improved sustain and resonance, while the adjustable truss rod allows for precise neck relief adjustments.
Versatile and Road-Ready
From funk and jazz to rock and metal, the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special 5 H adapts to any musical setting with effortless playability and studio-quality tone. Its premium construction, lightweight body, and innovative electronics make it the ultimate choice for bassists who need versatility, power, and comfort in one instrument.
Features
- Contoured lightweight body for maximum comfort and playability
- Powerful neodymium humbucker for deep, punchy tone
- 18-volt preamp with three-band EQ for expanded headroom
- Roasted maple neck with smooth satin finish for enhanced stability
- Music Man-designed hardened steel bridge for superior sustain
- Five-bolt sculpted neck joint for improved resonance and durability
- Lightweight custom tuners for precise and reliable tuning
Specs
Body
- Body shape: StingRay Special 5
- Body wood: Select tonewood (varies by finish)
- Finish: High-gloss polyester
- Neck wood: Roasted maple
- Neck construction: Five-bolt sculpted joint
- Scale length: 34"
- Neck profile: Modern C
- Fingerboard wood: Maple, rosewood, or ebony (varies by finish)
- Fingerboard radius: 11"
- Number of frets: 22 high-profile, wide frets
- Nut width: 1.75"
- Nut material: Bone
- Bridge: Music Man-designed hardened steel with stainless steel saddles
- Tuning machines: Custom lightweight tuners with tapered posts
- Truss rod: Adjustable with spoke wheel access
- Hardware finish: Chrome or black (varies by finish)
- Configuration: H
- Bridge pickup: Neodymium humbucker
- Preamp: 18-volt active three-band EQ
- Controls: Volume, bass, mid, treble
- Orientation: Right handed
- Case: Hardshell case included
- Brand: Ernie Ball Music Man
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- Availability: In Stock
