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Like you've never seen before. The Music Man BFR StingRay 5 Bass HH presents a monumental classic in a stunning, one-of-a-kind design, celebrating its rich history. It's crafted using some of the finest tonewoods, with a quilted maple top layered onto the ash body for a supreme style. Not to mention the eye-catching neck binding that surrounds the sleek rosewood fretboard. But these materials are sculpted for performance, too. Thanks to the oil-finished roasted maple neck, every riff, groove, and solo will fly out of your fingers. So you can experience true freedom on stage.
As for the sound, it's everything you'd expect out of a StingRay. Two Music Man humbuckers unleash all the booming punch with unprecedented clarity, ensuring your playing fills the room of any venue. The Alnico polio pieces offer a warmer, smoother vintage tone for a more faithful recreation of the original '70s models. Along with the esteemed 18V active preamp and 3-band EQ for even more power and tone control. Topped off with a breathtaking Giants Orange finish that showcases the distinctive quilted top, the BFR StingRay 5 is a bass for those who want to hit the soaring heights of performance.
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Celebrate the rich heritage of Music Man's elite craftsmanship. The Ball Family Reserve series presents a selection of specially-made instruments with some of the finest tonewoods and finishes available on the market. Get it while you can. Because limited production on this StingRay 5 makes this a true rarity. And, since the instruments in this series were originally reserved for the Ball family and loyal artists, you can trust that they're constructed to the highest degree of quality. This is Music Man history in your hands.
There aren't many basses out there with a sound as recognisable and powerful as the Music Man StingRay. Since its introduction over 40 years ago in 1976, the StingRay bass has found its way into the hands of some of the most legendary bassists of all time. From Flea's funky slap bass tones with Red Hot Chili Peppers to Bernard Edwards of Chic's driving disco sound, this is an instrument with real musical heritage.
That heritage owes a lot to the unique punch the StingRay's active 3-band EQ provides. The first bass to ever feature on-board active EQ, the StingRay is the master of giving you complete control over your tone, while adding an extra kick of sensational power to your sound. This model has an 18V active preamp, giving you tone-tweaking options for bass, treble, and mid, boosting your sound to deliver an overall voice that's capable of cutting through any mix.
Punch and power. The BFR StingRay 5 delivers nothing short of pure thunder with every note you play. Featuring a pair of Music Man humbuckers, a gigantic sound is emitted, meaning your destructive bass riffs can be heard through the mix with ease. Each pickup is crafted using alnico pole pieces, offering a crisp and defined output throughout your playing. Fat, smooth tone with plenty of sparkling clarity. It's everything you'd expect from a StingRay.
Play to perfection. With the sleek roasted maple neck on this finely crafted bass, you'll be able to make your basslines flow into each other smoothly and with precision. From the excellent attention to detail to the super comfortable surface – this bass has everything you need to express yourself on the instrument freely. The roasted maple wood also contributes a touch of brightness to its overall tone, giving your notes that extra definition and punch. It'll inspire you.
It was made for the stage. Boasting an array of high-quality hardware, this bass offers incredible reliability. There's a Music Man chrome plated, steel bridge for unrivalled string support. And Black Schaller Music Man tuners ensure that your strings stay well and truly in tune whilst you play. Not to mention the sensational quilted maple top and orange finish, ensuring you always stand out on stage. No matter where you take this bass, it will play like a dream.