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Ernie Ball Music Man - 208-GH-50-01

Description

With its first introduction in 1987, the StingRay5 has become one of the most iconic bass guitars in the industry. With its powerful punchy sound, the added flexibility of additional pickups, and a comfortably contoured body, the StingRay5 satisfies even the most demanding of players. Additional features include a sculpted neck joint for uninhibited access to all 22 stainless steel frets, lightweight aluminum hardware, 4+1 tuning key configuration, and the unmistakable Ernie Ball Music Man humbucker. New for 2020, the StingRay Special5 will feature 6 new finishes including Ghostwood, Ghost Pepper, Tectonic Blue Sparkle, Maroon Mist, Firemist Silver, and Burnt Amber.

Features:
* 5-Bolt Sculpted Neck Joint: The sculpted neck joint provides uninhibited access to all 22 stainless steel frets atop roasted maple necks.
* Refined Body Contours: Enhanced body contours are rounded for more comfort in any playing position while retaining that revered, iconic StingRay sound.
* Powerful Neodymium Pickups: The new and improved StingRay electronics feature powerful neodymium magnets, bringing you more output and a wider range of sounds
* New 18-Volt Preamp: A newly designed 18-volt 3-Band preamp for extra clean headroom lets you dial in everything from modern punch to classic, vintage tones.
* Lightweight Performance: Weighing in at an average of only eight and a half pounds, the StingRay is lighter than ever but still packs its signature punch.
* Re-engineered Hardware: Re-engineered lightweight tuning machines create a more balanced neck while still providing ultra-reliable tuning stability.

Specs
* Model: StingRay 5 Special
* Size: 13-3/8" wide, 1-5/8" thick, 45-3/4" long (34.0 cm wide, 4.1 cm thick, 116.2 cm long)
* Body Wood: Select Hardwood
* Body Finish: High gloss polyester
* Bridge: Vintage Music Man top loaded chrome plated, steel bridge plate with vintage nickel plated steel saddles
* Scale Length: 34" (86.4 cm)
* Neck Radius: 11" (27.9 cm)
* Headstock Size: Only 9" (22.9 cm) long
* Frets: 22 - High profile, wide, Stainless Steel
* Neck Width: 1-3/4" (44.5 mm) at nut 2-3/4" (69.9 mm) at last fret
* Neck Wood: Select roasted maple neck
* Fingerboard: Fretted - Maple, Rosewood, or Ebony (dependent on body colour)
* Neck Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
* Neck Colour: Natural with finished headstock
* Tuning Machines: Custom Music Man, lightweight with tapered string posts and ergonomic clover design
* Truss Rod: Adjustable - no component or string removal
* Neck Attachment: 5 bolts - perfect alignment with no shifting; Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets
* Electronic Shielding: Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum lined pickguard
* Controls: 3-band active preamp with 18 volts of headroom; vol, treble, mid, bass
* Switching: Dual Pickup - 5-way lever pickup selector
* Pickups: Dual Humbucking with Neodymium magnets
* Left Handed: No
* Strings: 45w-65w-80w-100w-130w (Regular Slinky Bass #2836)