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Key Features
- Single Music Man humbucker with neodymium magnets and 18V active preamp
- Roasted maple neck with sculpted five-bolt joint for modern playability
- Lightweight hardware and refined contours for improved balance
- Classic StingRay voice in a versatile five-string format
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Start date: 27th May 2026
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Music Man StingRay Special 5, Violet Sparkle Burst Overview
The Music Man StingRay Special 5 is a modern five-string take on one of the most influential bass designs of all time. Building on the legacy of the original StingRay, this Special edition refines the formula with updated ergonomics, reduced weight, powerful modern electronics, and the all important low B string, while retaining the unmistakable punch and authority the StingRay is known for. Finished in Violet Sparkle Burst, it balances traditional styling with contemporary performance upgrades.
A roasted maple neck with a sculpted five-bolt joint provides smooth access to all 22 stainless steel frets, while refined body contours and lightweight hardware improve comfort and balance across long sessions. The neodymium-loaded Music Man humbucker pairs with an 18-volt three-band active preamp to deliver exceptional headroom and tonal flexibility, from tight, focused low B response to classic StingRay growl and modern clarity. Designed for both stage and studio, the StingRay Special 5 offers familiar feel with expanded range.
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View Full DescriptionIconic StingRay tone with extended low range
The StingRay Special 5 retains the unmistakable StingRay voice while adding the depth and flexibility of a five-string layout. Its single Music Man humbucker uses neodymium magnets to deliver high output, fast transient response and excellent note definition, even on the low B string. This ensures tight, authoritative lows alongside the punchy mids and cutting top end that have defined StingRay basses for decades. It's a 5-string bass that's designed to sit perfectly in the mix, no matter what you play.
Powerful 18V active electronics
An onboard 18-volt three-band active preamp provides generous headroom and precise control over bass, mid and treble frequencies. This allows clean tones to remain clear and dynamic at higher output levels, while driven sounds stay focused and controlled. Whether you’re playing modern slap, fingerstyle grooves or pick-driven rock lines, the electronics respond smoothly and consistently across the full range of the instrument. This versatility, combined with the extended range of a 5-string, make it the ideal choice for any genre.
Roasted maple neck with modern ergonomics
The select roasted maple neck improves stability and resistance to temperature and humidity changes, making the StingRay Special 5 a dependable choice for touring and studio use. Finished with Music Man’s gunstock oil and hand-rubbed wax blend, it feels fast and natural in the hand. A sculpted five-bolt neck joint allows comfortable access to all 22 stainless steel frets, supporting confident movement across the fingerboard. It's a bass that doesn't keep you stuck down near the nut!
Lightweight design with familiar StingRay feel
Carefully selected body woods, refined contours and lightweight hardware reduce overall weight while maintaining the solid, roadworthy feel StingRay basses are known for. Custom lightweight tuning machines improve balance on a strap and provide reliable tuning stability. Classic StingRay design elements remain intact, ensuring this five-string model feels instantly familiar to long-time StingRay players. It's a bass that's made to be played.
Specifications
- Product Name: Music Man StingRay Special 5, Violet Sparkle Burst
- Product Code: 207-VBR-20-09-MB-CR
Body
- Body wood: Select hardwoods
- Finish: High gloss polyester
Neck & fretboard
- Neck wood: Select roasted maple
- Fretboard wood: Rosewood
- Neck finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed wax blend
- Neck attachment: Sculpted five-bolt joint
- Fretboard radius: 11"
- Frets: 22 high-profile wide stainless steel
- Scale length: 34"
Hardware & electronics
- Bridge: Vintage Music Man top-loaded steel bridge
- Tuning machines: Custom Music Man lightweight tuners
- Pickup: Music Man humbucker with neodymium magnets
- Electronics: 18V active 3-band preamp
- Controls: Volume, treble, mid, bass
- Pickguard: White
- Strings: 45–130
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