Which Artists Play the Music Man Stingray?

A range of artists across the musical spectrum rock the Stingray; Rex brown of Pantera, Steffan Lessard from Dave Matthews Band, Jeff Caxide from Tears and ISIS and Jonathan Gallant of Billy Talent. Long time David Bowie bass icon Gail Ann Dorsey has been known to rock the Stingray for decades, MxPx frontman Mike Herrera has his own signature model in a stunning Seafoam Green with signature artwork. The unique snarl of the Stingrays humbucker can also be heard right across At The Drive In's Relationship of Command album, thanks to bassist Paul Hinojos.

Are Music Man Stingray good basses?

Of course! The recording history and artist roster speaks for itself, but above that the Stingray is a reliably rock solid built bass with a fantastic sound. Available at a range of price points and feature levels with a host of options, all built tough with a fantastic sound without ever compromising on quality.

What type of pickup is used in Music Man Stingray basses?

Music Man Stingray pickups play a large part in this bass' famously punchy sound. They are humbuckers but not in the standard sense: these pickups are wired in parallel (most humbuckers are wired in series) and also have large magnetic polepieces to give increased sensitivity. These pickups are designed and made by Music Man themselves.

Where are Music Man Stingray basses made?

Music Man's American made instruments are built at the Music Man factory in San Luis Obispo, California, while the more affordable Sterling By Music man range are produced in Indonesia, with Music Man's highest standards in mind.

What's the neck relief on a Music Man Stingray?

This is a really subjective question that's very dependent on the player and their style. A good, vague, ballpark figure for a Stingray would be around 2.5 - 3.5mm at the 12th fret, but that could be too much or too little depending on your playing style, posture etc. If you're unsure, give one of our knowledgeable staff a call or chat to discuss what you need and get some great advice.