StingRay 5

Moonbeam

Limited to 100 units worldwide, the Ball Family Reserve "Moonbeam" StingRay Special 5 HH bass highlights a beautiful purple burst finish on both the front and back of the bass and is constructed of premium lightweight ash with a figured maple top. The 22-fret oil-and-wax polished white flamed maple neck and fingerboard are tastefully accentuated with pearlescent purple block inlays, a matching figured maple headstock, and all gold hardware. Equipped with dual Music Man neodymium humbucking pickups, a 3-band EQ, an 18-volt preamp, and a 5-way switch, this bass delivers the legendary Stingray 5 punch and growl. Each bass ships with a certificate of authenticity and a custom G&G hardshell case.

Limited to 100 pieces worldwide

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StingRay 5 Moonbeam

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246-35P-12-00

Size 13-3/8" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 45-3/4" long (34.0 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 116.2 cm long)
Body Wood Ash With Flame Maple Top
Body Finish High Gloss Polyester
Body Colors Moonbeam
Bridge Standard - Music Man® Gold plated, hardened steel bridge plate with stainless steel saddles
Scale Length 34" (86.4 cm)
Neck Radius 11" (27.9 cm)
Headstock Size Only 8-3/4" (22.2 cm) long
Frets 22 - High profile, wide, Stainless Steel
Neck Width 1-3/4" (44.5 mm) at the nut; 2-3/4" (69.9 mm) at the last fret
Neck Wood Figured White Maple
Fingerboard Figured White Maple
Fret Markers Purple Pearloid Atlante Blocks
Neck Finish Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
Neck Colors Natural With Painted 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 Bolt Sculpted
Electronic Shielding Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum control cover
Controls 3-band active preamp with 18 volts of headroom; vol, treble, mid, bass
Switching 5-way lever pickup selector
Pickups Dual Humbucking with Neodymium magnets
Strings 45w-65w-80w-100w-130w (Regular Slinky Bass #2836)
CUSTOM MOONBEAM FINISH

Purple Burst finish with a lightweight ash body and a beautifully figured maple top

FIGURED MAPLE NECK

White maple neck with matching headstock and purple pearlescent block inlays

PROPRIETARY PICKUPS

Music Man neodymium humbucking pickups with unique gold pole pieces

MATCHING HEADSTOCK

PURPLE BURSTED MATCHING HEADSTOCK WITH GOLD CLOVERLEAF TUNERS

PURPLE BURST ASH BODY

THE MOONBEAM BURST FINISH IS ALSO FEATURED ON THE BACK TO COMPLEMENT THE PURPLE BURSTED MAPLE TOP

ALL GOLD HARDWARE

ALL GOLD HARDWARE, INCLUDING THE BRIDGE, TUNING KEYS AND CONTROL KNOBS

3-BAND POWERED PREAMP

AN 18V PREAMP ACCOMPANIES THE 3-BAND EQ WITH A FIVE-WAY LEVER FOR A WIDE SELECTION OF TONAL POSSIBILITIES.

CLASSIC BLACK TOLEX CASE

QUALITY G&G CASE WITH PLUSH GOLD INTERIOR

Ball Family Reserve is a celebration of our heritage in instrument craftsmanship which features some of the finest figured tone woods and finishes available. These rare pieces are offered in limited production runs and allow us to present instruments to the public that were previously reserved for family and our loyal artists.

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The Ball family is the last of a dying breed, a family business making premium guitars and basses on the California central coast since 1984. Sterling Ball, alongside his sons Brian and Scott, combine the laser precision of robotics and old-world hand craftsmanship to develop innovative instrument designs that push the boundaries of performance and playability.

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