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.
| Specifications | StingRay Special |
|---|---|
| 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 |
