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Music Man StingRay

Active humbucker solid-body electric bass series

The bass family that put Music Man on the map. Launched in 1976, the StingRay introduced an active onboard preamp and a powerful humbucking pickup, giving a punchy, hi-fi voice with its signature oval pickguard and 3+1 tuner layout. The family spans the four-string StingRay and the five-string StingRay 5.

Technical line drawing of Music Man StingRay
Technical line drawing of Music Man StingRay

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  • Music Man

    Music Man is an American maker of electric guitars and basses founded in 1974, now part of Ernie Ball, known for instruments such as the StingRay bass.

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  • Technical line drawing of Music Man StingRay Bass

    Music Man StingRay Bass

    Electric bass · United States

    Introduced in 1976 by Leo Fender's post-Fender company, the StingRay was among the first production basses with active electronics. Its large humbucking pickup and powerful onboard equalizer produce a punchy, scooped tone that became a standard for funk, rock, and slap playing.

  • Technical line drawing of Music Man StingRay 5

    Music Man StingRay 5

    Electric bass · United States

    The five-string member of the StingRay family, the StingRay 5 brings the StingRay's active preamp and powerful humbucking tone to a 34-inch-scale five-string. Current Special versions feature a lightweight ash body, roasted maple neck, stainless-steel frets, neodymium pickups, and an 18-volt three-band preamp for added headroom.

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