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 onboard active equalization. The flagship of the Music Man line, today's StingRay retains the same signature features that it had some forty years ago, including a solid roadworthy construction, iconic oval pickguard, 3+1 tuning key configuration, and the ever-popular Music Man humbucker — all of which combine to produce a look, feel, and sound that is remarkably unmistakable.

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.

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.

Lightweight Performance.

The overall reduction in weight is a much-welcomed feature of the new Stingray Special. Select body woods, improved contours, and lightweight hardware provide greater overall balance for extra comfort and a more enjoyable playing experience.

Reengineered Hardware.

Reengineered lightweight tuning machines create a more balanced neck while still providing ultra-reliable tuning stability.

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

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: 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

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 allows smooth access to higher frets

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: Standard - Single Humbucking with Neodymium magnets; Optional - Dual Humbucking with Neodymium magnets

Left Handed: SHOP LEFTIES

Strings: 45w-65w-80w-100w (Super Slinky Bass #2834)

Model: 4 String - HH

Color: Smoked Chrome

Neck: Roasted Maple/Ebony

Pickguard: Black

Hardware: Matte Black

Build Code

108-SD-52-01