The StingRay 5, the first bass crafted by Ernie Ball Music Man, made its debut in 1987 and has since become an industry benchmark for extended - range basses. It offers a powerful, punchy sound, extra flexibility from additional pickups, and a body with a comfortable contour, appealing to even the most discerning players. Specifications include a select hardwood body with a high - gloss polyester finish, a rosewood fretboard with an 11' (27.9 cm) radius, 22 high - profile wide frets, white Corian 1/8' dot inlays, an Ernie Ball Music Man® Neodymium Humbucker pickup at the bridge, a Vintage Music Man® top - loaded bridge with vintage steel saddles, a 3 - ply white pickguard, Regular Slinky Bass #2836 strings in 45w - 65w - 80w - 100w - 130w gauges, custom lightweight Music Man tuning machines with tapered string posts and an ergonomic clover design, and chrome hardware finish.
Using your Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special 5 H Bass Guitar is a breeze. First, make sure it's properly tuned using the custom Music Man tuning machines. You can plug it into an amplifier to enjoy its powerful and punchy sound. When you're done playing, always keep it in a dry and clean place. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity as this can damage the body and the fretboard. To maintain its high - gloss polyester finish, use a soft, dry cloth to wipe it down regularly. Check the strings periodically and replace them when they start to lose their tone or show signs of wear. For the pickups and hardware, a light cleaning with a suitable cleaner can help keep them in top condition.
