Music Man 40th Anniversary StingRay 4 String Bass Smoothie Burst

Since its introduction in 1976, the Music Man StingRay has been embraced as one of the world`s classic electric bass designs. To celebrate, Ernie Ball Music Man is proud to introduce the 40th Anniversary "Old Smoothie" StingRay, a faithful reproduction of StingRay prototype #26, designed for Sterling Ball during his time spent testing and developing the original prototypes back in the 70`s. Named for its smooth even tone that is reminiscent of the highly sought after vintage Music Man StingRay sound, "Old Smoothie" has been precisely reproduced including the one-of-a-kind custom made 10 pole piece pickup design, body headstock and pickguard shape, 34-inch scale maple neck and fingerboard, low profile narrow frets, active electronics, hardware and exclusive chocolate-burst finish.CLASSIC MUTE BRIDGE WITH ORIGINAL STAINLESS STEEL "OLD SMOOTHIE" SADDLESPRECISELY REPRODUCED "OLD SMOOTHIE" HUMBUCKER WITH 10 ELONGATED ALNICO MAGNETSREAR MOUNTED TRUSS ROD AND WALNUT SKUNK STRIPESpecifications StingRay 40th (Old Smoothie)Model StingRay 40th (Old Smoothie)Size 13-1/2" wide x 1-5/8" thick x 44-7/8" long (34.3 cm wide, 4.1 cm thick, 114.0 cm long)Weight 9 lbs, 8 oz. (4.31 kg) - varies slightlyBody Wood AlderBody Finish High gloss polyesterBody Colors Chocolate BurstBridge Music Man chrome plated, hardened steel bridge plate with vintage stainless steel saddles and adjustable mute padsPickguard WhiteScale Length 34" (86.4 cm)Neck Radius 7.5" (19.1 cm)Headstock Size Only 8-3/4" (22.2 cm) longFrets 21 - Low profile, narrow widthNeck Width 1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) at last fretNeck Wood Select maple neckFingerboard Select mapleFret Markers 5/16" Black dots (no 21st marker)Neck Finish High gloss polyesterNeck Colors Natural aged light yellow finishTuning Machines Schaller BM, with tapered string postsTruss Rod Rear mounted adjustable - no component or string removalNeck Attachment 6 bolts - perfect alignment with no shiftingElectronic Shielding Chrome plated brass control coverControls Custom "Old Smoothie" 2-band active preamp; vol, treble, bassPickups Custom "Old Smoothie" humbucking with 10 elongated Alnico magnets and split coverLeft Handed NoStrings 45w-65w-80w-100w (Super Slinky Bass #2834)