Ernie Ball Music Man BFR StingRay 5 HH #26 of 150 - Paua Blue Burst

The Ernie Ball Music Man BFR (Ball Family Reserve) StingRay 5 HH #26 of 150 in Paua Blue Burst is an extraordinary, limited-edition masterpiece that showcases everything that’s made the StingRay a pillar of modern bass design. For decades, the StingRay has defined the sound of countless genres—from funk and rock to fusion and metal—thanks to its powerful tone, unmistakable growl, and rock-solid reliability. This BFR edition raises the bar even higher, blending artisan-grade materials with the precision craftsmanship that made Ernie Ball Music Man a force in the bass world.

Visually, the bass is breathtaking. A stunning solid figured maple top finished in a vibrant Paua Blue Burst cascades over a resonant ash body, with exposed wood veneer binding adding a boutique, hand-crafted edge. The entire body is coated in a sleek polyester gloss, giving it a glass-like depth and mirror-smooth shine. The white flame maple neck—joined with Music Man’s trademark 5-bolt design—features a satin-smooth gunstock oil and wax blend finish for effortless playability and a naturally broken-in feel. The flame maple fingerboard, with an 11" radius, is adorned with striking pearl blue block inlays, while black side dots ensure visibility on dark stages.

Under the hood, this beast roars with dual neodymium humbuckers, offering massive punch, clarity, and articulation across the tonal spectrum. A 5-way selector switch, volume and tone controls, and an active 3-band preamp give you ultimate command over your sound—whether you're dialing in vintage thump or modern grind. Add in 22 stainless steel frets, a comfortable C-shaped neck (measuring 0.830" at the 1st fret and 0.975" at the 12th), and a 34" scale length, and you’ve got a bass that feels as premium as it sounds.

Tipping the scales at 8 lbs 15 oz, and loaded with chrome hardware, knurled dome knobs, and Music Man lightweight tuners, the BFR StingRay 5 HH is both a performance powerhouse and a collector’s dream. As #26 of only 150 made worldwide, it’s not just a bass—it’s a rare piece of Ernie Ball Music Man history, built for players who refuse to settle for ordinary.

Other specifications include:

Country of Origin USA
Build Code 246-SPT-11-00-MB-C1
Factory Strings 45w-65w-80w-100w-130w
Body Construction Solid
Top Material Figured Maple
Top Construction Solid
Top Color Paua Blue Burst
Body Material Ash
Body Color Paua Blue Burst
Body Binding Exposed Wood Veneer
Body Finish Polyester Gloss
Neck Material White Flame Maple
Color Natural
Joint 5 bolt
Profile C
Thickness at 1st Fret 0.830"
Thickness at 12th Fret 0.975"
Truss Rod Wheel at Heel
Finish Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
Inlay Pearl Blue Block
Color/Finish Paua Blue Burst
Fretboard Material Flame White Maple
Radius 11"
Side Markers Black Dot
Frets 22 Stainless Steel
Scale Length 34"
Nut Material Melamine
Nut Width 1-3/4"
Hardware Color Chrome
Bridge/Tailpiece StingRay Special
Knob Type Aluminum Knurled Dome Top
Tuning Machines Music Man Lightweight
Electronics Type Active
Preamp 3 Band
Bridge Pickup Neodymium Humbucking
Neck Pickup Neodymium Humbucking
Controls Volume knob, Tone knob, 5-way pickup selector switch
Output Type Mono
8 lbs 15 oz
F93754

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