Cory Wong and Ernie Ball Music Man: A Golden Combination
Guitarist Cory Wong (Vulfpeck, Cory Wong and the Wong Notes) is a contemporary master of the jazzy funk-rock sound. Lauded for his tight, slinky rhythm stylings and overall good-time vibes, Cory has collaborated with Ernie Ball Music Man to create the StingRay II Cory Wong signature electric guitar and bring his distinct brand of electric funk-fusion into your hands. The first thing you’ll notice about this axe is the body. With a design influenced by the timeless StingRay bass shape, the StingRay II screams get-down grooves straight from the jump. This guitar also showcases a blend of uncompromising tonewoods with its alder body, roasted maple neck, and rosewood fretboard — a tried-and-true combination for a rich, balanced resonance and forceful tone. And the magic doesn’t stop there. Ernie Ball Music Man and Cory have also teamed up on a pair of Music Man custom-wound HT Cory Wong Humbuckers, the “HT” noting the heat-treated engineering that increases the output and improves the dynamic range of these pickups. On top of it all, this guitar is equipped with Schaller locking tuners, Volume and Tone knobs with a 3-way selector switch, and a Modern Classic tremolo to maximize tonal stability and creative possibilities. There’s simply no doubt that the StingRay II Cory Wong signature model is the life of the party, so crank the volume, cradle your wah, and lay down some infectious licks to get the people dancing!
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Dressed for celebration
The StingRay II Cory Wong signature features an alder body for fantastic tonal balance and an impressive lightweight feel that’s made for long performances. A 5-bolt, sculpted joint bridges the neck and handsome rosewood fingerboard to the body, showcasing 22 high-profile stainless steel frets. A melamine 1.625-inch compensated nut adds even more tuning stability to the Schaller locking tuners for reliable runs and bends in perfect pitch whenever the moment calls. Coated in a high-gloss polyester finish, this axe isn’t phased by everyday scratches and dings — perfect for the road!
Special heat-treated pickups
The “HT” in these Music Man custom-wound HT Cory Wong Humbuckers is from Ernie Ball Music Man’s ingenious heat-treated engineering. Heat treatment increases the output of the pickups while simultaneously improving their dynamic range. Guitarists at Sweetwater agree that this means your sound has a stronger low end with greater frequency response, resulting in a fuller, rounded-out, more present tone. This technological chase for an increase in responsiveness is inspired by the same process used in Ernie Ball’s Slinky string development, so you can rest easy knowing that your StingRay setup is meant for true compatibility with your strings.
Modern Classic trem and Schaller locking tuners
With the StingRay II’s Modern Classic tremolo and rounded bridge cover, you’ll not only remain in tune but also retain incredible freedom of expression, looking great while doing so. From subtle dips to dynamite dive-bombs — this trem will tackle it! The headstock has Schaller locking tuners that make changing strings fast and easy. Just insert the string, tighten the clamp screw, and tune it up to pitch. Strings won’t be wound around the shaft, so your tuning will be reliable no matter how hard you play.
Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay II Cory Wong Features:
- Designed in collaboration with funk-rock guitarist Cory Wong
- Unique body design based on the StingRay bass body shape
- Alder body is lightweight and extremely balanced in tone
- 5-bolt sculpted neck joint is as solid as they come
- Rosewood fingerboard houses 22 high-profile stainless steel frets
- High-gloss polyester finish reduces the impact of light scratches and dings over time
- Heat-treated humbucking pickups increase output, low-end presence, and overall responsiveness
- Modern Classic tremolo with a rounded bridge cover offers stability, expressive freedom, and a charming look
- Master Volume and Tone controls with a 3-way pickup selector switch
- Schaller locking tuners provide fast and simple string changes
- Handcrafted with exceptional quality in San Luis Obispo, CA
