Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special 5 Black (563)

The Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special 5-String combines classic tone with modern upgrades for maximum performance. Its ash body, roasted maple neck, and 22 stainless steel frets provide durability, resonance, and a smooth playing experience. The 18-volt, 3-band preamp delivers exceptional headroom and tonal flexibility, while the neodymium pickups offer powerful, clean output in one- or two-pickup configurations. With lightweight hardware, it’s the lightest and most versatile StingRay 5 yet—perfect for stage or studio.

Body Wood: Select Hardwoods
Body Finish: High Gloss Polyester, Except Black Rock - Matte
Neck Wood: Select Roasted Maple
Neck Finish: Gunstock Oil and Hand-Rubbed Special Wax Blend
Neck Color: Natural with Finished Headstock
Fingerboard Material: Maple, Rosewood, or Ebony Depending on Body Color
Fingerboard Radius: 11" (27.9 cm)
Number of Frets: 22
Frets: High Profile, Wide Stainless Steel
Scale Length: 34" (86.4 cm)
Neck Width at Nut: 1 3/4" (44.5 mm)
Neck Width at Last Fret: 2 3/4" (69.9 mm)
Headstock Length: 9" (22.9 cm)
Neck Attachment: 5-Bolt Sculpted Neck Joint
Truss Rod: Adjustable - No Component or String Removal
Pickups: Single Humbucker with Neodymium Magnets; Optional Dual Humbuckers with Neodymium Magnets
Controls: 3-Band Active Preamp with 18 Volts of Headroom; Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass
Switching: Single Pickup - 3-Way Lever Pickup Selector; Dual Pickup - 5-Way Lever Pickup Selector
Electronic Shielding: Graphite Acrylic Resin Coated Body Cavity and Aluminum-Lined Pickguard
Bridge: Vintage Music Man® Top-Loaded Chrome-Plated Steel Bridge Plate with Vintage Nickel-Plated Steel Saddles
Tuning Machines: Custom Music Man Lightweight with Tapered String Posts and Ergonomic Clover Design
Pickguard: Black, White, Mint, or White Pearloid Depending on Body Color
Strings: .045w-.065w-.080w-.100w-.130w Regular Slinky Bass #2836
Left-Handed: No