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Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray Bass (Custom Copy)

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The Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray Bass is a celebrated icon in the world of bass guitars, known for its distinctive punchy tone and rock-solid performance. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this instrument is a favorite among bassists seeking versatility and reliability. The humbucking pickup at its heart provides a wide range of tonal possibilities, from crisp and clear highs to deep, resonant lows, making it perfect for any musical style, be it funk, rock, or jazz.

The Stingray Bass features a smooth and fast neck, allowing for comfortable playability across the fretboard. Its robust construction ensures durability, while the high-quality hardware guarantees tuning stability and precise intonation. Whether you're on stage or in the studio, the Stingray delivers a consistently powerful and articulate sound that bass players have relied on for decades.

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Humbucking pickup for a wide range of tonal options
Solid construction for enhanced durability
Smooth neck for comfortable playability
High-quality hardware for tuning stability and precise intonation
Suitable for various music genres, including funk, rock, and jazz

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Installing a Boscoe MMSR77 preamp replica can bring the tone closer to a classic StingRay.
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Using a three-way switch for single coil, series, and parallel wiring offers versatility without a preamp.
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Sterling Ray34 users recommend upgrading to Hipshot HB7 tuners for smoother tuning stability.
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Setup and maintenance

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Adjusting neck alignment by loosening and retightening screws may correct string misalignment.
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Recommended pots for tone adjustments: 250k linear taper volume, 250k audio taper tone, and .047 uF tone cap for standard P bass-like settings.
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Owners report Sterling's Ray34 models occasionally come with janky tuners, particularly with black hardware on purple sparkle finishes.
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A four-wire pickup is necessary for coil switching options.
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The Sterling Stingray short scale is noted for its ease of playability and maintains a signature Stingray growl even with passive electronics.
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Build quality

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The EBMM Stingray features a roasted maple neck and stainless steel frets, providing a smoother playing experience compared to Sterling's standard maple neck.
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The EBMM Stingray is noted to have a significantly smoother neck and superior fret finish compared to Sterling models.
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Owners of the EBMM Stingray describe it as the most comfortable bass, with some comparing its build quality favorably to high-end guitars like the Les Paul Custom.
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One of the first basses used in Lightning Bolt's early years and was last seen used on August 31st, 2003. Gibson then switched it out with a greenish/blueish official Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray Bass.