Description
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.
StingRay 5 Special Highlights
Neodymium Humbucking Pickups
18 Volt, 3 band EQ active preamp
Roasted maple neck and compensated nut
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.
Revoiced.
Powerful Neodymium Pickups
The new and improved StingRay electronics feature powerful neodymium magnets, bringing you more output and a wider range of sounds
Enhanced body contours are rounded for more comfort in any playing position while retaining that revered, iconic StingRay sound.
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.
Reengineered Hardware.
Reengineered lightweight tuning machines create a more balanced neck while still providing ultra-reliable tuning stability.
