MUSIC MAN STINGRAY 5 BASS AMETHYST SPARKLE
The first bass designed by Ernie Ball Music Man, the StingRay 5 was unveiled in 1987 and has been an industry standard for extended range basses ever since. With its powerful punchy sound, the added flexibility of additional pickups, and a comfortably contoured body, the StingRay 5 satisfies even the most demanding of players.
Model: 5 String - H
Color: Amethyst Sparkle
Neck: Maple w/Rosewood Fretboard
Pickguard: White Pearloid
Hardware: Gold
The first bass designed by Ernie Ball Music Man, the StingRay 5 was unveiled in 1987 and has been an industry standard for extended range basses ever since. With its powerful punchy sound, the added flexibility of additional pickups, and a comfortably contoured body, the StingRay 5 satisfies even the most demanding of players.
Model: 5 String - H
Color: Amethyst Sparkle
Neck: Maple w/Rosewood Fretboard
Pickguard: White Pearloid
Hardware: Gold
The first bass designed by Ernie Ball Music Man, the StingRay 5 was unveiled in 1987 and has been an industry standard for extended range basses ever since. With its powerful punchy sound, the added flexibility of additional pickups, and a comfortably contoured body, the StingRay 5 satisfies even the most demanding of players.
Model: 5 String - H
Color: Amethyst Sparkle
Neck: Maple w/Rosewood Fretboard
Pickguard: White Pearloid
Hardware: Gold
SpecificationsStingRay 5 SpecialModelStingRay 5 SpecialSize13-3/8" wide, 1-5/8" thick, 45-3/4" long (34.0 cm wide, 4.1 cm thick, 116.2 cm long)Body WoodSelect HardwoodsBody FinishHigh gloss polyesterBridgeVintage Music Man® top loaded chrome plated, steel bridge plate with vintage nickel plated steel saddlesPickguardBlack, White, Mint, or White Pearloid (dependent on body color)Scale Length34" (86.4 cm)Neck Radius11" (27.9 cm)Headstock SizeOnly 9" (22.9 cm) longFrets22 - High profile, wide, Stainless SteelNeck Width1-3/4" (44.5 mm) at nut 2-3/4"" (69.9 mm) at last fretNeck WoodSelect roasted maple neckFingerboardFretted - Maple, Rosewood, or Ebony (dependent on body color)Neck FinishGunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blendNeck ColorsStandard – Natural with finished headstockTuning MachinesCustom Music Man, lightweight with tapered string posts and ergonomic clover designTruss RodAdjustable - no component or string removalNeck Attachment5 bolts - perfect alignment with no shifting; Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher fretsElectronic ShieldingGraphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum lined pickguardControls3-band active preamp with 18 volts of headroom; vol, treble, mid, bassSwitchingSingle Pickup - 3-way lever pickup selector; Dual Pickup - 5-way lever pickup selectorPickupsStandard - Single Humbucking with Neodymium magnets; Optional - Dual Humbucking with Neodymium magnetsLeft HandedNoStrings45w-65w-80w-100w-130w (Regular Slinky Bass)