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 and punchy sound, extra flexibility with additional pickups, and a body with a comfortable contour, meeting the needs of even the most discerning players. Here are the specs: Body is made of select hardwoods with a high - gloss polyester finish. The fretboard is rosewood with an 11' (27.9 cm) radius, 22 high - profile, wide stainless - steel frets, and dot inlays. It has a single humbucking pickup with neodymium magnets. The bridge is a vintage Music Man® top - loaded chrome - plated steel bridge plate with vintage nickel - plated steel saddles. The pickguard is white pearloid, and it comes with 45w - 65w - 80w - 100w - 130w strings (Regular Slinky Bass #2836). The tuning machines are custom Music Man, lightweight with tapered string posts and an ergonomic clover design. Hardware finish is chrome.
Using this Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special 5 - String Bass Guitar is easy. First, tune it up using the custom Music Man tuning machines. You can adjust the strings according to your playing style. When you start playing, you'll notice the powerful and punchy sound right away. To keep it in good shape, wipe the body with a soft cloth after each use to remove fingerprints and dust. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures and humidity, as this can damage the wood and the electronics. For the fretboard, use a proper fretboard cleaner every few months. Check the strings regularly for wear and tear, and replace them when they start to sound dull. Also, make sure to keep the hardware, like the bridge and tuning machines, clean and lubricated to ensure smooth operation.
