Ernie Ball Music Man Retro 70’s StingRay Electric Bass Guitar – Black

Timeless Excellence – The Ernie Ball Music Man Retro 70’s StingRay Electric Bass Guitar in Black

The Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay bass guitar is an icon in the world of electric basses. Renowned for its bold, powerful tones and unparalleled playability, the StingRay has been a favorite of professional bassists for decades. Its distinctive, humbucking pickup design delivers a rich, punchy sound that can cut through any mix, making it ideal for a wide range of musical genres. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the StingRay boasts a sleek, contoured body and a versatile active preamp that allows players to fine-tune their tone with precision. With its combination of classic aesthetics, modern features, and unmatched performance, the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay continues to be a go-to instrument for bassists seeking both sonic excellence and stage presence.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

• Body Construction: Solid
• Top Color: Black
• Body Material: Ash
• Body Color: Black
• Body Binding: N/A
• Body Finish: High Gloss Polyester

Neck

• Material: Maple
• Color: Slight yellow tint
• Joint: 3 bolt
• Profile: D
• Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.812 inches
• Thickness at 12th Fret: 0.966 inches
• Finish: High Gloss Polyester
• Overlay/Veneer: N/A
• Inlay: N/A
• Binding: N/A
• Radius: 7.5 inches
• Side Markers: Black Dot
• Fret Count, Size, Material: 21, .078 x .050, Nickel Silver
• Scale Length: 34 inches
• Nut Material Width: Melamine 1.686 inches

Hardware

• Hardware Color: Chrome
• Bridge/Tailpiece: Pre-EB Geometry Music Man® chrome plated, steel bridge plate with vintage stainless steel

saddles

• Knob Type: Knurled Dome, Flat Top – Chrome
• Pickguard Material: 3 ply Black/White/Black
• Tuning Machines: Schaller Bass

Electronics

• Electronics Type (active/passive): Active
• Preamp: 2 Band EQ
• Bridge Pickup: Vintage style alnico humbucking pickup with long alnico 5 magnets and wound with original single poly-nylon wire.
• Controls: Volume, treble and bass
• Output Type (mono/stereo): Mono

Miscellaneous

• Country of Origin: USA
• Factory Strings (brand/gauge): 45w-65w-80w-100w (Super Slinky Bass #2834)
• Factory Tuning: Standard
• Included Case (brand/model): Mono Soft Shell

Manufacturer: Music Man
Model: 346-01-22-01-MB-CR
SKU: I758512-N-0-WHXC
UPC: 749699120667

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