Ernie Ball Music Man Exclusive Run StingRay Special 4-String H Bass, Trans Amber

Why did we hop on a 9+ hour (each way) train ride to go to San Luis Obispo so we could specifically select all of the woods for our exclusive run of instruments? So that you can get ash and flame maple that looks like this! This is part of our second ever exclusive run of instruments from Music Man. 

The neck is very comfortable and satiny smooth with the gun oil finish, which makes for a comfortable feel and a fast ride all the way up and down. The tone is absolutely thunderous and has all of that StingRay goodness that we all know and love. The flame maple pieces used for the neck and fretboard were all chosen by hand, as was the swamp ash for the body (selected for figuring, but also lightweight). The black hardware, we thought was a nice aesthetic touch that helped make it unique, but also we just think it looks cool, especially with the custom trans amber finish that we concocted with the finish master at the factory (we mixed and matched different stains together until we came up with just the right color).

This is one of those instruments that’s put together well enough to let you feel every little vibration of every note you play. The layout is easy to work with yet provides a wide variety of exceptional tones. This axe will make a killer companion on the road and in the studio. This is a StingRay who’s voice is designed for today’s music and the needs of today’s musicians.

As one of Ernie Ball’s Premier Dealers, Music Store Live had the privilege of going up to the Ernie Ball factory and hand-selecting every aspect of this instrument. The configuration emphasizes all of the amazing qualities of the StingRay for a bass that just sounds and feels unbelievable. The 18V preamp has all of the headroom you could possibly ever need. The neodymium magnets on the new pickups provide some solid punch and higher output than the old alnico ones. It’s all about giving you control and sonic power right at your fingertips. Not to mention, you’ll never run into somebody else with the same StingRay as you with this unique configuration we’ve cooked up.

First introduced in 1976, the StingRay has been revered as one of the most iconic bass guitars in history. The StingRay was the first production four string bass to feature on-board active equalization. The flagship of the Music Man line, today’s StingRay is the same as it was some forty years ago featuring a solid roadworthy construction, massive hardened steel bridge, elegant oval pickguard, 3+1 tuning key configuration, and the ever-popular Music Man humbucker. All of which combined produce a look, feel and sound that are remarkably unmistakable.

REIMAGINED – REBUILT FROM THE GROUND UP
Optimized, modernized, yet so familiar, the new StingRay bass is tailor-made for today’s most discerning players.

5-BOLT SCULPTED NECK JOINT
The sculpted neck joint provides uninhibited access to all 22 stainless steel frets atop roasted maple necks.

REFINED BODY CONTOURS
Enhanced body contours are rounded for more comfort in any playing position while retaining that revered, iconic StingRay sound.

REVOICED – POWERFUL NEODYMIUM PICKUPS
The new and improved StingRay electronics feature powerful neodymium magnets, bringing you more output and a wider range of sounds.

NEW 18-VOLT PREAMP
A newly designed 18-volt 3-Band preamp for extra clean headroom lets you dial in everything from modern punch to classic, vintage tones.

REBORN – LIGHTWEIGHT PERFORMANCE
Weighing in at an average of only eight and a half pounds, the StingRay is lighter than ever but still packs its signature punch.

RE-ENGINEERED HARDWARE
Re-engineered lightweight tuning machines create a more balanced neck while still providing ultra-reliable tuning stability.

Unique to this Exclusive StingRay are the following features:

  – Custom Trans Amber Finish
  – Hand-Selected Lightweight Swamp Ash Body
  – Hand-Selected Roasted Flame Maple Neck and Fretboard
  – Black Hardware

Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized Ernie Ball Music Man Premier Dealer. Along with our amazing inventory, we can custom order any EBMM piece you’d like.

Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized Premier Dealer for Music Man. This StingRay Special is 100% brand new and is being sold with a full manufacturer’s warranty. Photos are of the exact bass you’ll receive.

Our in-house guitar tech will inspect, test, set up, and clean all of our instruments on site prior to shipping. All of our instruments are guaranteed to be fully functional upon arrival.