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Description
Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray Special 4 H Violet Sparkle
Few basses have shaped the sound of popular music the way the Music Man StingRay has. Since its debut in 1974 — co-designed by Leo Fender himself following his departure from the company bearing his name — the StingRay has been the instrument of choice for players across virtually every genre imaginable. From the funk pocket of Flea to the melodic drive of Tony Levin and Pino Palladino, the incredible rock lines of Cliff Williams of AC/DC, not to mention the genre-defying work of countless session players and touring musicians, the StingRay's voice is instantly recognisable and endlessly adaptable. Nearly five decades on, it remains one of the most iconic and widely played bass guitars ever built.
The StingRay Special is not a refresh — it's a ground-up redesign of a legend, and the results are remarkable.
The body has been recontoured for a noticeably more comfortable playing experience, sitting better against the body whether you're standing through a three-hour set or tracking in the studio. New hardware across the board has also brought the weight down considerably, making this one of the most player-friendly StingRays ever produced without compromising a gram of that signature tone.
At the heart of the upgrade is a new custom-wound pickup and an 18-volt active preamp — a step up from the original's 9-volt circuit — delivering greater headroom, lower noise, and a tonal range that extends well beyond what previous StingRays could offer. The result is a bass that retains that unmistakable StingRay punch and growl while opening up new sonic territory: smoother highs, tighter lows, and a mid-range with real definition and depth.
The StingRay already earned its place in history. The Special just makes the case all over again.
New features include:
- Roasted maple neck
- Rosewood Fretboard
- Violet Sparkle Finish
- Sculpted neck joint
- 22 Stainless Steel frets
- New body contouring
- Neodymium pickups and 18 volts preamp
- New machine heads
- Chrome Hardware
- Weight ~3.6 kilos
- Notably lighter!
- Mono Gig Case Included
Comes with Mono Music Man Case
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Specs
| Model | StingRay Special |
| Size | 13-1/2" wide, 1-5/8" thick, 44-7/8" long (34.3 cm wide, 4.1 cm thick, 114.0 cm long) |
| Weight | ~3.6kg - varies slightly |
| Body Wood | Ash |
| Body Finish | High gloss polyester |
| Bridge | Vintage Music Man® top loaded chrome plated, steel bridge plate with vintage nickel plated steel saddles |
| Scale Length | 34" (86.4 cm) |
| Neck Radius | 11" (27.9 cm) |
| Headstock Size | Only 8-3/4" (22.2 cm) long |
| Frets | 22 - High profile, wide, Stainless Steel |
| Neck Width | 1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) at last fret |
| Neck Wood | Select roasted maple neck |
| Fingerboard | Fretted - Maple, Rosewood, or Ebony (dependent on body color) |
| Neck Finish | Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend |
| Neck Colors | Standard – Natural with finished headstock |
| Tuning Machines | Custom Music Man, lightweight with tapered string posts and ergonomic clover design |
| Truss Rod | Adjustable - no component or string removal |
| Neck Attachment | 5 bolts - perfect alignment with no shifting; Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets |
| Electronic Shielding | Chrome or black plated aluminum control cover (dependent on body color) |
| Controls | 3-band active preamp with 18 volts of headroom; vol, treble, mid, bass |
| Switching | Single Pickup - N/A; Dual Pickup - 5-way lever pickup selector |
| Pickups | Standard - Single Humbucking with Neodymium magnets; Optional - Dual Humbucking with Neodymium magnets |
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Freight
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We do our best to keep shipping costs to a minimum by absorbing what we can.
Heavy items may incur additional freight charges, based on courier rates. We will always notify you if there is an issue and offer a full refund or arrange alternative delivery options.
All strings and accessories will be shipped with tracking via courier or Australia Post. Other items including guitars and amplification equipment will be shipped using our courier service providers, with a tracking number and signature on delivery. Please note that all instruments, amplifiers and large items will require a signature on delivery. We cannot give authority to leave an item without a signature
Occasionally, due to issues with delivering to remote or unusual destinations, we aren't able to offer shipping. We reserve the right to cancel an order if freight costs are exessive. We will always notify you if there is an issue and offer a full refund or arrange alternative delivery options.
Its a vast country and unfortunately freight costs have increased significantly. If we see an issue we will contact you to discuss and we will always offer a full refund.
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