Description

The Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special combines classic tone with modern upgrades for maximum performance. Its ash body, roasted maple neck, and 22 stainless steel frets deliver exceptional durability, resonance, and smooth playability. The 18-volt, 3-band preamp provides outstanding headroom and tonal flexibility, while the neodymium pickups offer powerful, clean output in one- or two-pickup configurations. With lightweight hardware, this is the lightest and most versatile StingRay yet-perfect for both stage and studio.

Specifications

Body
Body Construction: Solid
Body Material: Ash
Body Color: Faded Vintage Sunburst
Body Finish: High Gloss Polyester
Neck
Neck Material: Roasted Maple
Neck Color: Natural
Neck Joint: 5 Bolt Sculpted
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.830 inches
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 0.936 inches
Truss Rod: Adjustable – no component or string removal
Neck Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
Headstock Color/Finish: Natural
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Fretboard Radius: 11″
Inlays: Dots
Side Markers: Dots
Fretboard Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
Frets: 22, .047 x .104, Stainless Steel
Scale Length: 34″
Nut Material, Width: Melamine, Compensated for accurate intonation, 1-11/16″
Hardware
Hardware Color: Black
Bridge/Tailpiece: Vintage Music Man® top loaded black, steel bridge plate with vintage black plated steel saddles
Knob Type: Knurled Dome Top
Pickguard Material: Black
Tuning Machines: Custom Music Man, lightweight with tapered string posts and ergonomic clover design
Electronics
Electronics Type: Active
Preamp: 3-band active preamp with 18 volts of headroom
Bridge Pickup: Neodymium Humbucker
Controls: Volume, Treble, Mid and Bass knobs.
Output Type: Mono