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| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
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Key Features
The Music Man StingRay Special HH 5-String is a modern evolution of the iconic StingRay, combining its unmistakable punch with expanded tonal flexibility and refined playability. Its select hardwood body features rounded contours for enhanced comfort, while a five-bolt sculpted neck joint provides smooth access to all 22 frets. The select roasted maple neck and roasted maple fingerboard create a premium playing platform. Lightweight hardware further improves the bass's overall balance, making the StingRay Special comfortable for demanding stage, studio, and rehearsal sessions.
Dual Music Man humbuckers with neodymium magnets provide powerful output and an extensive range of sounds, giving the five-string StingRay plenty of versatility while retaining its clarity and authority. A five-way lever selector unlocks different pickup options, while the 18V three-band active preamp offers generous clean headroom and dedicated treble, middle, and bass controls. A vintage Music Man top-loaded bridge provides a sturdy anchor for the strings, while lightweight custom tuners combine reliable tuning with improved balance.
Product Ref: 388768
The StingRay Special HH 5-String builds on one of Music Man's most recognisable bass designs, delivering the punch, definition, and commanding response that have made the StingRay a favourite for stage and studio work. Its five-string configuration extends the available low register, while the 34" scale maintains a familiar full-scale playing feel. Select hardwoods form the body, with refined rounded contours increasing comfort in different playing positions. These carefully considered updates preserve the StingRay's distinctive character while creating a balanced, versatile instrument that's equally at home providing simple, supportive grooves or taking centre stage with complex and melodic bass lines.
A select roasted maple neck and roasted maple fingerboard give the StingRay Special a smooth, responsive playing foundation. The 11" fingerboard radius provides a comfortable surface for varied techniques, complemented by 22 high-profile, wide stainless steel frets that combine a substantial feel with excellent durability. Music Man's five-bolt attachment maintains precise neck alignment, while the sculpted joint provides unobstructed access towards the highest frets. A gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend creates a natural-feeling neck finish, helping your fretting hand move freely while highlighting the character of the roasted maple.
Two Music Man humbuckers loaded with powerful neodymium magnets give the StingRay Special HH a huge and powerful voice. Their strong, clean output provides plenty of punch and definition across the extended five-string range, while the dual-pickup layout greatly expands the tonal possibilities available from the instrument. A five-way lever selector provides quick access to different pickup options, letting you move between contrasting sounds without interrupting your performance. Graphite acrylic resin coating inside the body cavity and an aluminium-lined pickguard provide electronic shielding, helping preserve a clean signal as you explore the bass's broad range of tones.
An 18V three-band active preamp provides the headroom and control needed to shape the StingRay Special for a wide variety of musical situations. Dedicated treble, middle, and bass controls let you adjust key areas of the frequency spectrum directly from the instrument, alongside a master volume for immediate level control. Lightweight custom Music Man tuning machines use tapered string posts and ergonomic clover buttons to promote excellent balance without sacrificing dependable tuning stability. A vintage Music Man top-loaded steel bridge plate with nickel-plated steel saddles provides a robust foundation, completing a performance-focused hardware package built for confident playing.
