Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray Special 4 String H Maple Fretboard (Classic Natural)

The Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special 4–String stands as a direct evolution of a 1976 flagship that redefined electric bass design. Built in San Luis Obispo since 1984, Music Man's commitment to refined construction is evident in every detail. This iteration retains the iconic aesthetic–oval pickguard, 3+1 tuning configuration, and signature humbucker–whilst introducing modern ergonomics, weight reduction, and enhanced electronics that address today's demanding players.

The maple fretboard variant pairs a roasted maple neck with 22 high–profile, wide stainless steel frets accessed via a sculpted neck joint that eliminates playing restrictions. Body contours are refined for comfort across positions, whilst weighing less than previous generations through selective hardwood choice and lightweight hardware. The electronics centre on neodymium magnet humbuckers feeding an 18–volt 3–band active preamp offering treble, mid, and bass control with clean headroom for anything from modern punch to vintage character. Hardware includes custom Music Man lightweight tuning machines with ergonomic clover design and a vintage top–loaded bridge with nickel–plated steel saddles.

The 34–inch scale, 1–11/16–inch nut width, and 11–inch neck radius create a platform equally suited to fingerstyle technique and aggressive slapping approaches. Gunstock oil finish with hand–rubbed wax blend delivers warmth underhand whilst maintaining durability. At 13–1/2 inches wide and 44–7/8 inches long, the body maintains StingRay proportions whilst the reduction in overall mass improves balance for extended sessions without fatigue.

Features

• 22 stainless steel frets, high–profile and wide, on roasted maple neck
• Single neodymium magnet humbucker; dual pickup option available with 5–way lever selector
• 18–volt 3–band active preamp with volume, treble, mid, and bass controls
• Maple, rosewood, or ebony fingerboard options matching body colour
• 5–bolt neck joint with sculpted access for upper frets, no shifting
• 34–inch scale length, 1–11/16–inch nut width, 11–inch neck radius
• Lightweight custom Music Man tuning machines with tapered string posts
• Gunstock oil and hand–rubbed wax finish, gloss polyester body (matte option available)