Product details

When we were notified that Ernie Ball was building this bass, we said, "Yes please!" It might be our favorite of Music Man Anniversary basses. Here's Ernie Ball's description:

"In 1987 Ernie Ball Music Man created the legendary StingRay 5 bass, setting the standard for the modern 5-string bass. The 35th Anniversary edition honors the timeless Ernie Ball Music Man design that has been used by some of the world’s most iconic bassists. The ash body features a spalted maple top with thin maple veneer and comes standard with a Spalted Sunburst finish. The roasted figured maple neck features an ebony fretboard, copper pearlescent block inlays and is finished in a high gloss for superb comfort and playability. High-output neodymium StingRay 5 pickups provide powerful low-end with a distinctive mid-range punch while the lightweight hardware delivers solid stability. Limited to 225 single-humbucker and 25 dual-humbucker models, every Anniversary StingRay 5 includes a certificate of authenticity."

WEIGHT:  9 lbs. 11 oz.    

SERIAL #:  F99470

DATE:  2023

NUT WIDTH:  1 3/4"    

COLOR:  Spalted Sunburst

BODY/NECK/FINGERBOARD:  Ash w/ Spalted Maple Top/ Roasted Birdseye Maple/ Ebony w/ Pearlescent Block Inlays 

PICKUPS/ELECTRONICS:    Music Man Neodymium Humbucker/ 18 Volt 3-Band EQ, Series-Parallel-Single Coil Selector

CONDITION:  Brand New 

CASE:  Ernie Ball Mono Gig Case, COA

• Returns

  • The Bass Shop offers a 48 hour trial period for your approval. However, all returns are subject to a 10% restocking fee, regardless of reason. You must call before returning the bass. The customer is responsible for all shipping charges. This may sound harsh, but this serves to eliminate the “weekend rental” syndrome, minimize buyer’s remorse, and save wear and tear on instruments. It also costs us thousands of dollars a year in fees. So make absolutely sure you want what you are buying, clear it with your spouse, and know that you are buying a bass that is accurately described and professionally set up. Sometimes a bass can go out of whack, especially during summer and winter, so if there is a set up issue when you get the bass, please give us a call and we can talk you through a minimal tweak to make it perfect again. Lastly, if a purchase is made and The Bass Shop has received approval from your credit card company, it is considered a sale, regardless of whether the bass has been shipped or not. So if you decide to back out of a deal after your card has been charged, you are still subject to the 10% restocking fee. In the case of an instrument that is damaged or delivered to the customer with any defects as a result of shipping, The Bass Shop will arrange return of the bass and you will not be responsible for shipping or the restocking fee.