The Music Man StingRay 5 Special HH EB Aqua Sparkle is a very comfortable and versatile instrument with the typical StingRay characteristics, thanks to the careful revision of body design and electronics. Music Man sources an Ash body and a bolt-on Roasted Maple neck that carries an Ebony fingerboard with 22x stainless steel frets. 2x powerful Music Man standard neodymium humbucker pickups and an active 3-band tone control with 18V operating voltage also provide versatile and dynamic bass sounds. The Music Man StingRay Special offers weight-saving Music Man Custom Lightweight tuners and a Music Man Vintage Top Load bridge.
Music Man uses a traditional choice of wood for the construction of the StingRay Special: an ash body, which ensures a defined attack, regardless of playing style, and deep harmonic content through all five strings, while the neck is made of stable roasted maple and carries an ebony fingerboard. Held to the body via 5x bolts, maximum resonance is achieved through both component pieces, whilst the ability to make adjustments throughout the life of the instrument is retained.
The reworked body contours, which allow the bass to rest comfortably against the body, and the Sculpted Neck Joint, which in combination with the comfortable "C" neck profile makes all 22x stainless steel frets easily accessible, also ensure a high level of playing comfort.
Equipped with 2x Music Man Standard Neodymium Humbucker pickups, the Music Man StingRay Special proves to be a true contender to the throne. When these high-quality, dynamic, pickups are combined with the 18V 3-band tone control, and the 5-way selector, any range of tones and vibes can be brought forth.
Music Man have outfitted the StingRay Special with high-quality hardware that has been optimally tuned to the 5-string instrument; the solid steel Music Man Vintage Top Load bridge is used on the body, alongside 4x Music Man Custom Lightweight tuners in the classic "4+1" layout on the headstock.
The main features of the Music Man StingRay 5 Special HH EB Aqua Sparkle include:
This is the second of two Musicman Stingray 5HH Special basses purchased from DV 247 within 9 months.
I can genuinely vouch for the exemplary customer service from the UK Store making the purchase something memorable. A big shout out go to James, Mark and Jo in Customer Service. Thankyou.
I also admire the manner in which practical issues were swiftly resolved by DV247 to my satisfaction. To that end, the store deserves my full recommendation, blessings and gets 10 out of 10.
Thanks, DV247.
RSG
I am happy with the bass guitar as it is exactly the one required having purchased several in the past. It was on the expensive side by between 10% and 20% vis-a-vis other retailers and no discount was offered. But I still decided to go ahead with the purchase. Service was ok.