The StingRay 5, the very first bass crafted by Ernie Ball Music Man, made its debut in 1987 and has since become an industry benchmark for extended - range bass guitars. This bass offers a powerful and punchy sound, extra flexibility from additional pickups, and a body with a comfortable contour that will please 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, a 34' (86.4 cm) scale length, 22 high - profile wide frets, white Corian 1/8' dot inlays on the fretboard, 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 Music Man tuning machines that are lightweight with tapered string posts and an ergonomic clover design, and chrome hardware finish.
Using this Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay 5 bass guitar is straightforward. First, tune it up using the custom tuning machines. The clover - designed knobs make it easy to grip and adjust the strings. When you start playing, the powerful punchy sound will come through immediately. You can experiment with the additional pickups to get different tones. As for maintenance, keep the bass in a dry and cool place to prevent the wood from warping. Wipe the strings after each use to keep them clean and prevent rust. The high - gloss polyester body finish can be gently cleaned with a soft, dry cloth. When changing strings, use the appropriate gauge (Regular Slinky Bass #2836, 45w - 65w - 80w - 100w - 130w) and be careful with the vintage steel saddles on the bridge. And always remember to store it in a proper guitar case to protect it from bumps and scratches.
