The Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special 5-String combines classic tone with modern upgrades for maximum performance. Its ash body, roasted maple neck, and 22 stainless steel frets provide durability, resonance, and a smooth playing experience. The 18-volt, 3-band preamp delivers exceptional headroom and tonal flexibility, while the neodymium pickups offer powerful, clean output in one- or two-pickup configurations. With lightweight hardware, it’s the lightest and most versatile StingRay 5 yet—perfect for stage or studio.

Body Wood: Select Hardwoods
Body Finish: High Gloss Polyester (Except Black Rock - Matte)
Bridge: Vintage Music Man® Top Loaded Chrome Plated Steel Bridge Plate with Vintage Nickel Plated Steel Saddles
Scale Length: 34" (86.4 cm)
Neck Radius: 11" (27.9 cm)
Headstock Size: 8-3/4" (22.2 cm) Long
Frets: 22 - High Profile | Wide | Stainless Steel
Neck Width: 1-11/16" (42.86 mm) at Nut | 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) at Last Fret
Neck Wood: Select Roasted Maple
Fingerboard: Maple | Rosewood | Ebony (Dependent on Body Color)
Neck Finish: Gunstock Oil and Hand-Rubbed Special Wax Blend
Neck Colors: Natural with Finished Headstock
Tuning Machines: Custom Music Man Lightweight with Tapered String Posts and Ergonomic Clover Design
Truss Rod: Adjustable - No Component or String Removal
Neck Attachment: 5 Bolts - Perfect Alignment with No Shifting | Sculpted Neck Joint for Easy Upper Fret Access
Electronic Shielding: Chrome or Black Plated Aluminum Control Cover (Dependent on Body Color)
Controls: 3-Band Active Preamp with 18V Headroom | Volume | Treble | Mid | Bass
Switching: Single Pickup - N/A | Dual Pickup - 5-Way Lever Pickup Selector
Pickups: Single Humbucking with Neodymium Magnets | Optional Dual Humbucking with Neodymium Magnets
Strings: 45w-65w-80w-100w (Super Slinky Bass #2834)