Ernie Ball Music Man BFR StingRay 5 - Moonbeam
PRODUCT SPECS
- Body Shape: StingRay
- Body Wood: Ash
- Brand: Ernie Ball Music Man / Ball Family Reserve
- Bridge: Standard - Music Man® Gold plated, hardened steel bridge plate with stainless steel saddles
- Case: G&G Custom Hardshell
- COA: No
- Condition: Brand New
- Controls: 3-band active preamp with 18 volts of headroom; vol, treble, mid, bass + 5-way Pickup Selector
- Fingerboard Radius: 11" (27.9 cm)
- Finish: Moonbeam
- Finish Style: Gloss
- Fretboard Material: Figured White Maple
- Number of Frets: 22
- Hardware: Gold
- Inlays: Purple Pearloid Atlante Blocks
- Made In: USA
- Model: StingRay 5
- Neck Material: Figured White Maple
- Frets: High profile, Wide, Stainless Steel
- Number of Strings: 5
- Pickups: Dual Humbuckers with Neodymium magnets
- Right / Left Handed: Right Handed
- Scale Length: 34" (86.4 cm)
- Serial Number: F93804
- Tuners: Custom Music Man, lightweight with tapered string posts and ergonomic clover design
- Width at Nut: 1-3/4" (44.5 mm)
- Year: 2024
- Top Material: Flamed Maple
- Product Weight: 9.3 lb
The Moonbeam
Limited to just 100 units worldwide, the Ball Family Reserve "Moonbeam" StingRay Special 5 HH bass is a remarkable instrument featuring a stunning purple burst finish on both the front and back. Constructed from premium lightweight ash with a figured maple top, this bass is as visually striking as it is sonically impressive. The highly figured/flamed neck feels spectacularly smooth with its Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend finish. Don't miss out on this limited beauty!
Key Features:
- Finish: Purple Burst on lightweight ash body with a beautifully figured maple top
- Neck and Fingerboard: 22-fret white flamed maple neck and fingerboard, polished with oil-and-wax, featuring pearlescent purple block inlays
- Headstock: Matching figured maple headstock
- Hardware: All gold hardware for a luxurious look
- Pickups: Dual Music Man neodymium humbucking pickups with unique gold pole pieces
- Electronics: 3-band EQ, 18-volt preamp, and 5-way switch
- Special Inclusions: Certificate of authenticity and custom G&G hardshell case
Performance and Craftsmanship
Equipped with dual Music Man neodymium humbucking pickups, the Moonbeam StingRay Special 5 HH bass delivers the legendary StingRay 5 punch and growl. The 3-band EQ, 18-volt preamp, and 5-way switch provide extensive tonal versatility, making it perfect for a wide range of musical styles.
Ball Family Reserve
The Ball Family Reserve represents a celebration of heritage in instrument craftsmanship, featuring some of the finest figured tonewoods and finishes available. These rare pieces are offered in limited production runs, showcasing instruments that were previously reserved for the Ball family and their loyal artists.
A Legacy of Innovation
Since 1984, the Ball family has been a prominent name in premium guitar and bass manufacturing on California's central coast. Sterling Ball, alongside his sons Brian and Scott, seamlessly combines the laser precision of robotics with old-world hand craftsmanship to develop innovative instrument designs that push the boundaries of performance and playability.
The Moonbeam StingRay Special 5 HH bass is a testament to the Ball family’s dedication to quality and innovation, offering an unparalleled playing experience for discerning musicians.
Please note that the product photos are of the actual instrument being offered here. This is a Brand New Instrument, we are an authorized dealer of Ernie Ball / Music Man products.
