Detail 01
Five-way switch with HH humbuckers
Two proprietary humbuckers are used across five pickup selections.
Product detailSKU #1500000417815
Ernie Ball Music ManStingRay Special HH Electric Bass Guitar - Grape Crush
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Grape Crush StingRay Special HH pairs a double-humbucker layout with a five-way selector and a three-band active preamp. In use, the volume, bass, mid and treble controls keep core EQ choices on the bass itself, while the 18V design provides high headroom. The parallel-wired proprietary pickups use neodymium magnets for higher output, responsiveness and a punchy character. A roasted maple neck, rounded body contours, lightweight tuners and a sculpted five-bolt joint round out a right-handed, 34-inch-scale four-string design.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Onstage bassists who want pickup switching and active EQ controls available during a set.
- Studio players shaping low-end, midrange and treble from the bass before the signal leaves it.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed musicians, because this is a right-handed instrument.
- Players needing a five-string configuration.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Volume, treble, bass and mid controls
The control layout puts level and three EQ bands on the instrument.
Detail 03
18V three-band active preamp
The active electronics are designed for high headroom.
Detail 04
Lightweight custom tuning machines
They are designed for a more balanced neck and reliable tuning.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that a 34-inch-scale, four-string bass matches your requirements.
- 02The model is listed for right-handed players.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does it have a neck pickup and bridge pickup?
Yes. It uses proprietary humbuckers in both neck and bridge positions.
02How many frets are there?
It has 22 frets.
03Can the truss rod be adjusted?
Yes. An adjustable truss rod is listed.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
6 detailsPickups & controls
- Special Electronics
- 3-band active preamp with 18V of headroom
- Pickup Switch
- 5-way
- Neck
- Proprietary humbucker
- Pickup Configuration
- HH
- Control Layout
- Volume, Treble, Bass, Mid
- Bridge
- Proprietary humbucker
7 detailsPlayability
- Fret Size
- High-profile, wide
- Nut Material Width
- 1.687 inch (42.8 mm)
- Radius
- 11 inch
- Orientation
- Right-handed
- Number of Frets
- 22
- Number of Strings
- 4 string
- Scale Length
- 34
11 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Matte Black; Gold (Amethyst Sparkle, Jackpot, Ocean Sparkle); Chrome (Frost Green Pearl, Burnt Ends, Snowy Night)
- Body Material
- Select hardwoods
- Body Finish
- High-gloss polyester
- Body Type
- Double-cutaway
- Wood
- Select roasted maple
- Finish
- Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
- Neck Wood
- Select roasted maple
- Fingerboard Material
- Maple (Black, Frost Green Pearl, Snowy Night); Rosewood (Amethyst Sparkle, Speed Blue, Burnt Ends); Ebony (Raspberry Burst, Smoke Chrome)
- Neck Joint
- Bolt-on
- Tuning Machines
- Custom Music Man, lightweight with tapered string posts and ergonomic clover design
- Bridge Tailpiece
- Vintage Music Man top-loaded chrome-plated steel bridge plate with vintage nickel-plated steel saddles
2 detailsOther
- Configuration
- HH Neck: Proprietary humbucker Bridge: Proprietary humbucker Control layout: Volume, Treble, Bass, Mid Pickup switch: 5-way Special electronics: 3-band active preamp with 18V of headroom Fretboard Material: Maple (Black, Frost Green Pearl, Snowy Night); Rosewood (Amethyst Sparkle, Speed Blue, Burnt Ends); Ebony (Raspberry Burst, Smoke Chrome)
- Truss Rod
- Adjustable
