4-string electric bass with Alnico pickups and active equalizer, including case
The Music Man StingRay 4 HH RW Firemist Gold convinces thanks to the double pickup equipment with a particularly flexible sound spectrum, without denying the coveted StingRay character. In addition to the body made of carefully selected hardwood, the company from San Luis Obispo relies on a six-piece maple neck with a silky oil-wax finish and rosewood fingerboard. On the bass amp, the StingRay 4 HH with two Music Man Alnico humbuckers delivers a wide range of top-notch bass tones, ranging from the typical StingRay sound with emphasis on the lows and highs to the power sound with maximum low-end boost. In addition to the 5-way pickup selector switch, the Bass is also equipped with an active 3-band EQ to customize the sound. A solid Music Man steel bridge and Schaller BM tuners complete the StingRay 4 HH RW Firemist Gold from Music Man.
The Music Man StingRay 4 HH RW Firemist Gold promises versatile bass sounds and comfortable playing characteristics.
With its silky wax-oil finish, the six-ply maple neck offers the best playing characteristics.
Traditional construction with six-piece bolt-on neck
For the construction of the Music Man StingRay 4 HH, the bass builders of the company from California rely on a body made of selected hardwood, which in conjunction with the six-screw maple neck guarantees a crisp sound with lively response and even sustain. The silky oil-wax finish on the back of the neck also creates the best conditions for comfortable playability of the entire rosewood fingerboard.
Two Music Man Standard Alnico humbuckers with 5-way switching and the active 3-band tone control promise multi-faceted bass sounds.
Two Alnico-wound Music Man humbuckers
The electrical sound conversion of the StingRay HH is done by two Music Man Standard Humbuckers with Alnico magnets. While the rear pickup, thanks to its placement in the usual sweet spot, delivers the coveted transparent StingRay sound with accentuated treble and bass, the humbucker placed on the neck promises full sounds with a rich low end. In addition to the individual pickups, the 5-way switch selects the parallel connection of both pickups and two coil-split options, so that the four-stringer comes up with a particularly wide sound spectrum at the bass amplifier. An active 3-band tone control is also on board for precise tone adjustment.
Four Schaller BM machine heads guarantee an exact and stable tuning of the Music Man StingRay 4 HH.
Reliable hardware equipment
Last but not least, the StingRay 4 HH RW Firemist Gold from Music Man has a reliable hardware setup to handle tough stage and tour applications with unrestricted reliability. On the body we use the Music Man Standard bass bridge with a hardened steel base plate and stainless steel tailpieces, which supports the sound of the E-Bass. At the transition to the headstock a saddle with compensated string rests guarantees optimal intonation when playing the empty strings, while Schaller BM bass machine heads ensure an exact and stable Tuning.
The Music Man StingRay 4 HH RW Firemist Gold at a glance:
4-string electric bass, made in the USA.
High gloss finish in Firemist Gold
Selected hardwood body
Six-piece maple neck
Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
Compensated nut and 22 high-profile wide frets
"C" neck profile
One Music Man Standard Alnico humbucker in neck position
One Music Man Standard Alnico humbucker in bridge position
Active 3-band tone control
Schaller BM bass tuners with conical winding axles
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