Electric Bass Guitar · United States · Introduced 2018
The Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special is a legendary active bass guitar that completely redefined the sonic landscape of modern low-end when it was first introduced in the 1970s, and the Special edition refines this legacy with ultra-lightweight hardware and state-of-the-art electronics. Famous for its punchy, aggressive growl and signature bright top-end clank, the StingRay is universally recognized as the holy grail instrument for funk and slap bass players. Its distinctive tone is driven by a massive, high-output neodymium humbucking pickup paired with a robust 18-volt active preamp and 3-band EQ, giving players an immense amount of dynamic headroom to sculpt everything from deep, thumping sub-bass to cutting, mid-forward slap tones. The instrument is crafted with a lightweight ash body, a heavily sculpted neck joint for seamless upper-fret access, and a gorgeous roasted maple neck treated with a special oil and wax blend for an extraordinarily slick playing feel. It is ideal for experienced bassists who need an instrument that commands the mix with absolute authority and unmatched percussive clarity.