22 stainless steel frets in "High Profile, Wide" format and compensated nut
One Music Man neodymium humbucker in center position
One Music Man neodymium humbucker in bridge position
5-way switch to select pickup in different configurations
Active Music Man 3-band tone control with 18 volt operating voltage
Music Man Vintage Top Loaded bridge with chrome plated steel base plate and nickel plated steel tailpieces
Music Man Custom Lightweight bass tuners with "Tapered Sting Posts".
Including Music Man Mono Softcase
Optimized StingRay 4-String Bass
Thanks to a number of prudently reworked details, the Music Man StingRay Special HH RW Amethyst Sparkle electric bass impresses with an expanded sound spectrum and increased playing comfort without diluting the typical StingRay character. The body features optimized lines for even more comfortable handling, while the roasted maple neck offers optimal playing conditions thanks to a 5-bolt sculpted neck joint and oil-wax finish. On the bass amp, two Music Man standard neodymium humbuckers and an active 3-band tone control with 18 volts of operating voltage provide a versatile sound spectrum. Last but not least, the StingRay Special HH is equipped with lightweight Music Man custom tuners and the classic Music Man vintage steel bridge.
The Music Man StingRay Special HH RW Amethyst Sparkle convinces with excellent playing characteristics and flexible StingRay sounds.
Thanks to the rounded "sculpted joint", the oiled and waxed Roasted Maple neck can be easily played up to the highest registers.
Familiar construction with optimized handling
In terms of construction, Music Man relies on proven components for the StingRay Special HH RW Amethyst Sparkle bass guitar and manufactures the body from selected hardwood, while roasted maple is used for the neck, which has a high resistance to climate fluctuations due to the thermal treatment in a vacuum. With an adapted line of the body contours, the Bass furthermore lies comfortably on the body while the rounded sculpted neck joint in combination with the classic C-neck profile and the silky oil-wax finish ensures optimal playability over all 22 stainless steel frets.
Two powerful neodymium humbuckers with 5-way switching and active 3-band tone control promise a rich sound spectrum.
Sound diversity with neodymium pickups and 3-band electronics.
At the bass amplifier, the Music Man StingRay Special HH proves to be a supplier of particularly versatile Bass sounds with clearly audible StingRay character. Here, the two Music Man standard neodymium humbuckers convince thanks to the strong magnets with an increased Output and a detailed reproduction. With the help of the 5-way blade switch, the pickup can be called up in different configurations, and distinctive timbres can be retrieved. furthermore, the active 3-band tone control allows particularly precise tuning of the Bass sound, whereby thanks to 18 volts operating voltage an enormous headroom is available.
Four lightweight Music Man custom tuners keep the StingRay Special HH securely in the correct tuning.
Indestructible Music Man Hardware
Last but not least, the StingRay Special HH RW Amethyst Sparkle from Music Man features high-quality hardware that can take the toughest stage use with unrestricted reliability. At the headstock, Music Man Custom Lightweight tuners are used, which, with their incredibly low weight, prevent the neck from dipping while guaranteeing precise and stable Tuning. At the other end of the electric bass, the Music Man Vintage steel top-load bridge ensures optimal adjustment of intonation and string action.
Features:
Manufacturer:
Music Man
Series:
StingRay Special Collection
Design:
StingRay
Body:
Select Hardwood
Top:
No
Binding:
No
Neck:
Roasted Maple
Neck Profile:
'C'
Neck Lacquer:
Gunstock Oil, Hand-Rubbed Wax
Neck Construction:
5-Bolt Sculpted Neck Joint
Fretboard:
Rosewood
Fretboard Radius in Inches:
11
Fretboard Type:
Fretted
Number of Frets:
22
Fret Format:
High Profile, Wide (Stainless)
Inlays:
Dot
Nut type:
Plastic, compensated
Nut width in mm:
42.9
Width at Last Fret:
63.5
Scale:
Longscale
Scale (inch):
34
Manufacturer pickups:
Music Man
Pickup neck:
No
Pickup middle:
Music Man Neodym Humbucker
Pickup bridge:
Music Man Neodym Humbucker
Active pickups:
No
Piezo Pickup:
No
Electronic:
Active, 3-band equalizer
Switch:
5-Way
Control:
Vol, Bass, Mid, Treble
Tuners:
Music Man Custom Lightweight
Bridge:
Music Man Vintage Top Loaded
Tailpiece:
No
Number of Strings:
4
String spacing (mm):
19
Strap Button:
Standard
Hardware:
Gold
Colour:
Amethyst Sparkle
Finish:
High-Gloss
Country of Origin:
USA
String Gauge:
.045 - .100
Factory Tuning:
Standard E
Case included:
Yes
Gigbag included:
No
Certificate:
No
Music Man StingRay Special HH RW Amethyst Sparkle #F98402
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