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Let’s be honest: most five-string basses feel like you’re strapping a coffee table to your chest. You love that low B, but your chiropractor loves it more. The Music Man StingRay Special 5 flips the script. It takes the legendary, earth-shaking thump that defined funk and rock for decades and puts it on a serious diet. By re-engineering the body with lightweight ash and streamlining the hardware, this bass gives you massive tone without the massive backache. It’s the sonic equivalent of a muscle car that handles like a sports coupe—big power, zero drag.
If your current five-string neck feels like gripping a baseball bat, prepare for a revelation. The StingRay Special 5 features a roasted maple neck that’s been heat-treated to remove moisture, resulting in rock-solid stability and a caramel-colored look that screams luxury. But the real magic is in the feel. Finished with a gunstock oil and hand-rubbed wax blend, the back of the neck is smoother than a jazz club pickup line. Paired with a sleek fretboard and 22 stainless steel frets that are virtually indestructible, this neck invites you to play faster, cleaner, and longer without fighting the instrument.
The heart of the StingRay has always been its electronics, and this beast is running on high-octane fuel. The bridge pickup is loaded with powerful neodymium magnets, delivering a hotter output and a wider frequency range than its ancestors. But power is nothing without control. That’s where the 18-volt, 3-band active preamp comes in. This isn't just a volume knob; it's a sculpting tool with massive headroom. Boost the lows for seismic rumble, cut the mids for a modern scoop, or push the highs for slap-happy sparkle—all without your signal clipping or getting mushy. It’s pure, distortion-free authority at your fingertips.
This isn't just a reissue; it's an evolution. From the sculpted 5-bolt neck joint that gives you easy access to the high frets to the vintage Music Man top-loaded bridge that anchors your tone, every detail has been obsessed over. It’s a road-ready warrior built to survive the rigors of the tour bus and the studio alike. And because a bass this good deserves royal treatment, it ships in a premium Mono case. Stop compromising between comfort and tone. Pick up the StingRay Special 5 and feel the difference.
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Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special 5 5-String Bass with Mono Case Specifications
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