Sale Pending - Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay 5 Special H - Purple Sunset

The Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay 5 Special H in Purple Sunset is a bold statement piece that captures everything bass players love about the iconic StingRay while pushing it to dazzling new heights. Drenched in a stunning gloss finish that fades from deep, vibrant purples to warm, fiery oranges, the Purple Sunset evokes the drama of twilight skies—making this bass not just an instrument, but a work of art that stands out on any stage.

At its heart, the StingRay 5 Special H is all about delivering punch, power, and playability. Its body, carved from select hardwood, measures 13-3/8 inches wide, 1-5/8 inches thick, and 45-3/4 inches long—striking the perfect balance between classic StingRay proportions and modern ergonomic comfort. The deep gloss finish adds depth and shimmer to the richly contoured silhouette, while the sleek black pickguard adds just the right touch of contrast and edge.

Under your hands, this bass feels as premium as it looks. The select roasted maple neck has become a calling card of the StingRay Special series, delivering exceptional stability and warmth with a beautiful, natural caramel hue. Finished with Ernie Ball Music Man’s renowned gunstock oil and hand-rubbed wax blend, the neck feels impossibly smooth and fast, begging for long, effortless runs up and down its length. Paired with a dark, luxurious rosewood fingerboard and crowned with 22 high-profile, wide stainless steel frets, the StingRay 5 Special H offers a silky, articulate playing experience with the durability to withstand years of aggressive playing.

With a comfortable 11-inch neck radius, a nut width of 1-3/4 inches expanding to 2-3/4 inches at the last fret, and a compact 9-inch headstock, the StingRay 5 Special H is designed for precision and control. The 5-bolt sculpted neck joint ensures perfect alignment, total neck stability, and seamless access to the highest frets—letting you reach every note with ease.

Tonally, this bass is all StingRay muscle and modern refinement. The single neodymium humbucker delivers thunderous lows, punchy mids, and crisp, clear highs that cut through the mix with undeniable authority. Backed by an 18-volt 3-band active preamp, you get massive headroom and incredible tonal shaping—dial in just the right amount of rumble, snap, or growl to suit any gig, genre, or recording session. The 3-way lever switch provides versatile voicing options from the single pickup, proving that one carefully designed humbucker can cover an ocean of tones.

Every detail has been engineered for performance and peace of mind. The custom lightweight tuning machines feature tapered string posts and ergonomic clover keys for quick, rock-solid tuning. The adjustable truss rod can be dialed in with zero fuss—no string removal needed—making tweaks on the fly simple. Inside, the electronics are shielded with a graphite acrylic resin-coated cavity and an aluminum-lined pickguard to keep your signal clean and noise-free under the harshest stage lights.

Weighing in at a balanced 8 lbs 6 oz and strung with a set of Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Bass strings (.045–.130), the StingRay 5 Special H is stage-ready and road-tested right out of its included EBMM/Mono case. With its unmistakable voice, silky smooth playability, and a finish that looks like it was stolen from a painted sky, the StingRay 5 Special H in Purple Sunset is more than an instrument—it’s an invitation to make your mark, one thunderous groove at a time.

Other specifications include:

• Size 13-3/8" wide, 1-5/8" thick, 45-3/4" long (34.0 cm wide, 4.1 cm thick, 116.2 cm long)
• Body Wood Select Hardwood
• Body Finish Gloss
• Black Pickguard
• Scale Length 34" (86.4 cm)
• Neck Radius 11" (27.9 cm)
• Headstock Size Only 9" (22.9 cm) long
• Frets 22 - High profile, wide, Stainless Steel
• Neck Width 1-3/4" (44.5 mm) at nut 2-3/4"" (69.9 mm) at last fret
• Neck Wood Select roasted maple neck
• Fingerboard Fretted - Rosewood
• Neck Finish Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
• Neck Colors Standard – Natural with finished headstock
• Tuning Machines Custom Music Man, lightweight with tapered string posts and ergonomic clover design
• Truss Rod Adjustable - no component or string removal
• Neck Attachment 5 bolts - perfect alignment with no shifting; Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets
• Electronic Shielding Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum lined pickguard
• Controls 3-band active preamp with 18 volts of headroom; vol, treble, mid, bass
• Switching Single Pickup - 3-way lever pickup selector
• Pickups Single Humbucking with Neodymium magnets
• Left Handed No
• Strings 45w-65w-80w-100w-130w (Regular Slinky Bass #2836)
• Build Code 207-77-20-05-MB-CR
• EBMM/Mono Case
• 8 lbs 6 oz
• #F99333

For more information about the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay 5 Special H, please contact us.

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