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Music Man StingRay Special

Name: Music Man StingRay Special
Brand: Music Man
Rating: 9.2 (1 reviews)

Music Man

$2,299.00 – $2,499.00

Iconic bass with roasted maple neck, lightweight ash body, and a neodymium humbucker with 18V active preamp featuring bass, mid, and treble EQ. Known for its aggressive, punchy tone that cuts through any mix.

9.2

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.1

User Sentiment

9.2

Value Score

9.3

Complaint Risk

8.9

Freshness

7.9

Community

8.3

Availability

9.1

Pros

Powerful neodymium pickup with 18V active preamp
Roasted maple neck resists warping
Signature punchy tone that sits perfectly in a mix

Cons

Premium price point for a production bass
Active preamp requires regular battery changes

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The 18V preamp requires two 9V batteries; always carry spares because when batteries die the bass produces no output at all.

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