home


Photo File
(Click for high-res
JPG image)


Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay4 bass in Classic Natural.

 


 



For Immediate Release


Ernie Ball Music Man Introduces New StingRay4
and StingRay5 Bass Guitars for 2018


New refinements to the StingRay Basses provide players with a new level of playing comfort,
higher-output 18-volt preamp, and the indelible Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay sound


(The NAMM Show, Anaheim, CA – January 25, 2017) – Ernie Ball Music Man (Booth 5220, D5), one of the world’s premier guitar and bass manufacturers, has redesigned its acclaimed line of StingRay instruments with the StingRay4 (4-string) and StingRay5 (5-string) Bass Guitars.

For 2018, the StingRay4 and StingRay5 have been reimagined with new features and appointments that provide a new level of playing comfort while retaining that revered iconic StingRay sound. Updated improvements include an enhanced contour that is rounded for more comfort in any playing position, a sculpted neck joint for uninhibited upper fret access to all 22 stainless steel frets, new Ernie Ball Music Man streamlined bridge and saddles, and lightweight aluminum hardware providing a more balanced instrument. The new and improved StingRay electronics feature powerful neodymium magnets for higher output and a new 18-volt three-band preamp for extra clean headroom. Solid roadworthy construction, elegant pickguard, 3+1 (StingRay4) or 4+1 (StingRay5) tuning key configurations, and the ever-popular Ernie Ball Music Man humbucker, all together produce a look, feel and sound that is unmistakable.

The StingRay4 and StingRay5 have the following features:
Preamp:
- Active Three-band preamp: Treble, Mid, Bass (Boost and Cut)
- 18V of headroom
Pickup:
- New Neodymium magnets
Body:
- Offered in H and HH configurations
- Contoured neck joint with five-bolt neck plate
- New rounded arm contour for more comfort at different playing positions
Neck:
- Oil and Wax finish
- 22 stainless steel frets,
- Ernie Ball Music Man Compensated nut
- Lightweight Ernie Ball Music Man-designed tuning machines
Bridge:
New lightweight bridge with nickel-plated steel saddles

The StingRay4 and StingRay5 will be available in the following colors: Classic Natural, Vintage Tobacco Burst, Ivory White, Chopper Blue, Black or Jet Black, Cruz Teal, Aqua Sparkle, Charging Green, Burnt Apple, Charcoal Sparkle, Dropped Copper and HD Yellow.

The Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Basses will be available with the following pricing:
StingRay4 starting at $1999.00 SRP/MAP
StingRay4 HH starting at $2099.00 SRP/MAP

StingRay5 starting at $2099.00 SRP/MAP
StingRay5 HH starting at $2199.00 SRP/MAP

Photo file: StingRay4_ClassicNatural.JPG
Photo caption: Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay4 bass in Classic Natural.

About Ernie Ball:
In 1962, veteran player and guitar teacher Ernie Ball created Slinkys®, the innovative light gauge electric guitar strings widely revered by thousands of iconic players including Eric Clapton, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page, Paul McCartney, Metallica, Brad Paisley, Slash, John Petrucci, Angus Young and John Mayer. The strings are all crafted in Coachella, CA.  Ernie Ball also offers state-of-the-art instrument accessories that are carried in more than 6,000 stores in the U.S. and 120 countries worldwide.

Officially purchasing the Music Man® company in 1984, Sterling, joined later by his sons Scott and Brian, has built a team of dedicated professionals based in San Luis Obispo, CA who collectively share a common goal: crafting the highest level of hand-crafted instruments available.  Originally founded by Tom Walker, Forrest White and Leo Fender in 1974, Music Man built its name leading an industry revolution, introducing active electronics on its production instruments. As part of the team during the 70’s, Sterling Ball played an important role on the design and development of the iconic StingRay basses. 

The family-run company maintains its founder's dedication to preserving the musician's playing experience and delivering superior sound quality through the development of new products, such as Cobalt Slinkys, M-Steel, Earthwood and the revolutionary Element Shield Packaging, which hermetically seals guitar strings to keep each set as fresh as the day they were made. The company also fosters artist development through musician-focused programs such as the world's largest and longest running unsigned artist programs, where bands compete each year for the chance to play live on national tours, festivals and events. Visit them online at www.ernieball.com and www.music-man.com.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Robert Clyne | Clyne Media Inc.| Robert@clynemedia.com 

 

 


 

 

 







 

 

 

 

 


Copyright ©2018, Clyne Media, Inc.,
All Rights Reserved.