Key Features
- A contemporary take on one of Music Man's most notable models
- Perfect your electrifying sound with ease using the stacked volume and tone controls
- Breathtakingly dynamic tone thanks to the custom wound pickups
- Brilliant playability and versatility courtesy of modern tremolo bridge
Music Man Dustin Kensrue StingRay Guitar, Tobacco Sunburst Overview
Lose all your inhibitions on stage. Play with power and passion. The Music Man Dustin Kensrue StingRay can take it. This model is a modernised version of the hugely popular StingRay guitar, and it comes with features which ensure your sound is electrifying. The single coil pickup at the neck and humbucker at the bridge bring a tone that has depth, distortion and bite whilst still retaining sparkling clarity. The mode button, a custom feature, enables you to have two separate outputs for the pickups, meaning you can do whatever you want with you sound - you know it will be magnificent.
Designed with characteristics that accommodate the playing style of singer and guitarist, Dustin Kensrue of Thrice, this guitar allows you to create a sound that is like his, but with the versatility to make it your own. Rather than an Okoume body, the African mahogany is incredibly sturdy, and with a satin finish, it looks absolutely stunning. The contoured edges are not only visually beautiful, they make the guitar comfortable to hold, meaning you have the freedom to completely let loose on stage. Create your sound to suit you perfectly thanks to the volume and tone controls, which have been cleverly designed to make accessing them as easy as possible. This guitar has everything - you can count on it to be your go-to instrument. Deliver a jaw-dropping set, a head-banging sound and an unforgettable gig.
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionAn incredible tone
Distortion that hits, bass that crunches, and a high end that shines. The pickups this guitar is equipped with employ a thrilling balance of clarity, distortion and all-round crushing dynamics. At the neck, there is a single coil pickup, perfect for a clear, bright tone. It is ideal for smooth, softer playing, so you can be sure that you’re going to completely mesmerise your audience with your silky notes… all in anticipation for the crushing impact of the bridge pickup.
Rather than another single coil, the bridge features a humbucker pickup, which offers an exhilarating tone. You can play with a powerful sound that has minimal feedback, whilst the higher range pierces through the mix. The two pickups articulate your playing with punch, sustain and clarity. And it never loses its edge, meaning you can show off your skills knowing nothing will be lost in the distortion. Fill the air with your music, intoxicate the ears of your audience with your sound; the pickups promise a spellbinding performance.
One of the most compelling features of this guitar is the innovative way you can switch between the two pickups. Using the cleverly disguised button on the lower cutaway, you can split the pickups so that they have their own output. This means that you can control the pickups through the pedal board, leaving your hands free to focus on your amazing playing skills. Alternatively, the 3-way selector switch enables you to easily change between each pickup. Located just below the volume and tone controls, it is quick to use but also allows you to go wild with your strumming without the worry of it being in the way.
Powerful controls
Enhance your sound beyond the pickups. The controls on this guitar go one step further than your standard electronics: they allow you to have the ultimate control. The dials are stacked, and this has been designed with your rapid fretting and strumming in mind, because you need to solely concentrate on your playing when you’re on stage. The stacking of the controls mean you don’t need to look down when adjusting the volume or tone. Simply feel and know in an instant which dial you’re turning thanks to their varying sizes.
Like the 3-way selector switch, the dials are far enough from the strings that you can fully extend your strums without any hindrance, but positioned perfectly so that they are easy to reach when you need them. With your raging bass and spine-tingling trebles, you will be able to perfect every song during your set to your own unique style without any stress.
Built for premium playability
Crafted from an exceptional combination of wood, the Music Man Dustin Kensrue StingRay offers incredible versatility and playability. The African Mahogany body is beautiful in appearance, and it provides a deep, projecting tone with a focus on the lower frequencies. Even better, it has been shaped in a way which maximises your comfort whilst playing, granting you space aplenty to shred, slide and show off all your annihilating techniques.
Don't be fooled by the thin and fast neck, the maple wood is wonderfully robust, so you know it will last you throughout all your thrashing on stage. The use of this wood for the fretboard too contributes to the bright qualities of tone which bring clarity to the higher range. So, teamed with the African Mahogany you have a tone which is rich across all frequencies. And making the guitar look even more stunning, the stainless steel frets contribute to the high-end aesthetic and quality. Be rough. Be fearless. The Music Man Dustin Kensrue StingRay won’t let you down.
Specifications
- Product code: 826DK1001
- Series: Artist Series
Body
- Body Top: African Mahogany
- Body Back: African Mahogany
- Body Finish: Satin
Neck & Fingerboard
- Neck Type: Select Maple Neck
- Scale Length: 648mm
- Fretboard: Maple With 1/4" Black Dot Inlay
- Frets: 22, High Profile, Medium Width, Stainless Steel
- Strings: RPS Slinky
- Nut Width: 41.3mm
Hardware & Electronics
- Pickups: Custom wound pickups
- Controls: Volume & Tone
- Pickup Switching: 3-Way P.U. Selector, Mode Button
- Tuning Machines: Schaller M6-IND Locking
- Bridge: Music Man® Modern Tremolo With Vintage Bent Steel Saddles
- Hardware Colour: Black
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