Used Music Man StingRay 5

About the Music Man StingRay 5

The Music Man StingRay 5 has been in Music Man's lineup since 1987 — over 39 years of continuous production, which speaks to how well it has been received. Music Man has been building instruments in the United States since 1971. You may also see this listed as "StingRay 5 Special", "EBMM StingRay 5" — they refer to the same instrument.

Buying Guide

• 1Check the truss rod adjustment — bass necks take more tension than guitar necks and are more prone to developing bows.
• 2Test the electronics with the bass plugged into an amp. Active basses should have a fresh battery for testing.
• 3Inspect the nut slots — bass strings can wear deep grooves that cause buzzing on the first few frets.