Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special 4HH 4-String Electric Bass – Buttercream New

Captivating Tone and Elegance – The Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special 4HH 4-String Electric Bass in Buttercream

The Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special 4HH 4-String Electric Bass embodies the essence of both tradition and innovation. Building upon the iconic StingRay legacy, this bass introduces a dual humbucking pickup configuration for a broader sonic palette. The result is a harmonically rich and versatile sound that can easily transition from punchy and percussive to smooth and soulful. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the StingRay Special 4HH boasts impeccable playability and a comfortable neck profile, ensuring effortless navigation across all four strings. Whether you’re laying down a deep groove or taking center stage for a bass solo, this instrument’s impeccable craftsmanship and modern tonal versatility make it a reliable companion for bassists across genres.

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

• Model: StingRay Special
• Size: 13-1/2″ wide, 1-5/8″ thick, 44-7/8″ long (34.3 cm wide, 4.1 cm thick, 114.0 cm long)
• Body Wood: Select Hardwoods
• Body Finish: High gloss polyester

Neck

• Scale Length: 34″ (86.4 cm)
• Neck Radius: 11″ (27.9 cm)
• Headstock Size: Only 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 neck
• Fingerboard: Fretted – Maple, Rosewood, or Ebony (dependent on body color)
• Neck Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
• Neck Colors: Standard – Natural with finished headstock
• Neck Attachment: 5 bolts – perfect alignment with no shifting; Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets

Hardware

• Bridge: Vintage Music Man® top loaded chrome plated, steel bridge plate with vintage nickel plated steel saddles
• Tuning Machines: Custom Music Man, lightweight with tapered string posts and ergonomic clover design
• Truss Rod: Adjustable – no component or string removal

Electronics

• Electronic Shielding: Chrome or black plated aluminum control cover (dependent on body color)
• Controls: 3-band active preamp with 18 volts of headroom; vol, treble, mid, bass
• Switching: Single Pickup – N/A; Dual Pickup – 5-way lever pickup selector
• Pickups: Dual Humbucking with Neodymium magnets with Neodymium magnets

Miscellaneous

• Case Type: Harshell Case
• Strings: 45w-65w-80w-100w (Super Slinky Bass #2834)

Manufacturer: Music Man
Model: 108-BU-21-02-BT-CR
SKU: I745406-1-WHXX

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