Roasted Maple Neck and Exclusive Electronics!
Inject serious low-end muscle into your music with the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay 5 H. Exclusive electronics make this 5-string electric bass guitar sound positively massive. A beefed-up humbucker with longer 1976 pole pieces bears true vintage tone, while a redesigned preamp exhibits the distinctive StingRay "scoop." Top-notch hardware and a fast-playing roasted maple neck with bound fingerboard make holding down the low end on this bass an absolute delight. Spend five minutes with this Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay 5 H electric bass guitar, and you'll quickly understand why the StingRay 5 has been sought-after by many of the world's most demanding bass players since 1986.
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Killer electronics for super-punchy bass sound
From the very first time we plugged in an Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay 5 H here at Sweetwater, we took notice of both the phenomenal low-end punch and the massive tonal versatility its soapbar-style humbucker delivers. This alnico pickup's longer 1976 pole pieces and beefy windings supply a solid foundation for your tone, while its redesigned active preamp and 3-band EQ create that elusive "scooped" StingRay sound. As a result, everyone from shoegazer-era rockers to funk masters have enjoyed the extreme punch this amazing instrument delivers.
Premium roasted maple neck and fingerboard plays effortlessly
There's simply no substitute for a great neck. Ernie Ball Music Man put a ton of work into developing a neck that would provide you with the perfect balance of comfort, speed, and stability. For this StingRay 5 H, they spec'd premium roasted maple for the neck and its bound fingerboard — perfect for sculpting a unique signature tone! The back of the StingRay 5 H's neck is treated with gunstock oil and hand-rubbed with a special wax blend, so it feels amazing and plays effortlessly. And with its 6-bolt attachment, the neck delivers stability that easily surpasses most set necks.
Loaded with StingRay style, sound, and innovation
The StingRay 5 H, like the rest of Ernie Ball Music Man's StingRay bass lineup, claims roots that run back to 1971, when Ernie Ball Music Man was founded. Armed with fat and punchy humbuckers, active electronics, and a delightfully chunky neck, it's no wonder the StingRay became a standard for such bass greats as Guy Pratt, Cliff Williams, and Flea.
Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay 5 H 5-string Electric Bass Guitar Features:
- A performance-built bass any serious player can appreciate
- A beefy humbucker with longer 1976 pole pieces bears true vintage tone
- Redesigned preamp with 3-band EQ exhibits the distinctive StingRay "scoop"
- Ash body and premium roasted maple neck deliver amazing comfort and sustain
- Neck is treated with gunstock oil and hand-rubbed with a special wax blend for effortless playability
- Outfitted with Schaller tuners and a hardened steel bridge for maximum stability
- Stainless steel frets and white face dots
