With the Music Man StingRay 5 MN Vintage Sunburst, the traditional manufacturer from San Luis Obispo, California, realizes the vision of a five-string made in the 1970s. Accordingly, the electric bass combines classic elements such as the ash body and the active 2-band tone control with modern details such as the sixfold neck screw connection into a harmonious overall package.
The construction of the Music Man Classic StingRay 5 follows the origins of this modern classic in the 1970s. Accordingly, the electric bass has an ash body, while the one-piece neck is made of maple. A tribute to the modern is the sixfold screw connection, which guarantees a secure connection and optimum vibration transmission. The 7.5" (191 mm) fretboard radius, in combination with the strong neck profile and narrow frets, promotes easy playability with authentic vintage character.
With the Music Man Standard humbucker placed in a typical position, whose fat pole piezces are loaded by Alnico magnets, the Music Man Classic StingRay 5 delivers the typical sound, whose rich low-end punch and striking highs form the perfect basis for pushing rock grooves or merciless slap attacks. The low B-string of the five-string is also harmoniously integrated into the sound with clean articulation. To adjust the sound, an active 2-band tone control for bass and treble is also available, which acts musically even in extreme settings.
The equipment of the Music Man Classic StingRay 5 is rounded off by perfectly coordinated hardware in vintage style. The strings are held on the body side of the Music Man String-Thru bridge, whose solid stainless steel construction supports the powerful sound of the bass with brilliant treble and long sustain. In addition, the bridge is equipped with the classic Mute Kit, whose string mute reliably brakes the vibration of the strings for warm vintage sounds. In addition, high-quality Schaller BM tuners at the headstock ensure precise tuning.