Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay - Natural 45th Anniversary Prototype

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The StingRay 45th Anniversary Prototype is a meticulously crafted bass guitar that pays homage to Music Man's 70s era of American workmanship. Originally intended for release in late 2021, these basses were unfortunately shelved due to the pandemic and its ongoing impact on supply chains and our production capacity. Only 5 prototype models were created, making them truly limited edition.

Featuring a stunning ash body with a natural polyester finish, these basses faithfully replicate the original StingRay specifications. They include an Alnico-loaded humbucking pickup, a 2-band preamp, a 21-fret 3-bolt figured maple neck with micro-tilt adjustment, and a strings-thru-the-body bridge with adjustable mute pads. This instrument exudes a classic vintage-inspired vibe, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern playability and reliability.

To ensure the safety and authenticity of the StingRay 45th Anniversary Prototype, each guitar is carefully packaged in a Mono case and comes with a certificate of authenticity.

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Instrument Size 13-1/2" wide x 1-5/8" thick x 44-7/8" long (34.3 cm wide, 4.1 cm thick, 114.0 cm long)
Body Color Natural
Body Finish High gloss polyester
Body Wood Ash
Bridge Pre-EB Geometry Music ManĀ® chrome plated, steel bridge plate with vintage stainless steel saddles
Controls Custom 2-band active preamp; vol, treble, bass
Fingerboard Maple
Frets 21 - Low profile, wide, nickel
Fret Markers 5/16" Dot
Neck Attachment 3 Bolt, Pre EB Music Man Design with Micro-Tilt Neck Shim Adjustment
Neck Colors Slight yellow tint
Neck Finish High gloss polyester
Neck Radius 7.5" (19.1 cm)
Neck Width 1.686" (4.282 cm) at nut; 2.466" (6.264 cm) at last fret
Neck Wood Maple
Pickguard 3 ply - White/Black/White
Pickups Vintage style alnico humbucking pickup with long alnico 5 magnets and wound with original single poly-nylon wire.
Scale Length 34" (86.4 cm)
Strings 45w-65w-80w-100w (Super Slinky Bass #2834)
Truss Rod Bullet truss rod adjustment at headstock
Tuning Machines Schaller Bass

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