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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, hardware, and active electronics. New finish options for 2017 include Butterscotch and Mint Green.

StingRay Old Smoothie – Butterscotch — Color discontinued - New colors coming soon!
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StingRay Old Smoothie Highlights

Classic mute bridge with original stainless steel "Old Smoothie" saddles
Precisely reproduced "Old Smoothie" humbucker with 10 elongated Alnico magnets
Rear mounted truss rod and walnut skunk stripe

Sterling Ball discusses the 40th Anniversary StingRay

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 from an early StingRay prototype.
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Dave Marotta demos "Old Smoothie"

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 from an early StingRay prototype.
Bassic Gear Review Demo

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Specifications

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)
Body Wood	Alder
Body Finish	High gloss polyester
Body Colors	Mint & Butterscotch
Bridge	Music Man® chrome plated, hardened steel bridge plate with vintage stainless steel saddles and adjustable mute pads
Pickguard	White
Scale Length	34" (86.4 cm)
Neck Radius	7.5" (19.1 cm)
Headstock Size	Only 8-3/4" (22.2 cm) long
Frets	21 - Low profile, narrow width
Neck Width	1-11/16" (42.86 mm) at nut 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) at last fret
Neck Wood	Select maple neck
Fingerboard	Select maple
Fret Markers	5/16" Black dots (no 21st marker)
Neck Finish	High gloss polyester
Neck Colors	Natural aged light yellow finish
Tuning Machines	Schaller BM, with tapered string posts
Truss Rod	Rear mounted adjustable - no component or string removal
Neck Attachment	6 bolt neck plate
Electronic Shielding	Chrome plated brass control cover
Controls	Custom "Old Smoothie" 2-band active preamp; vol, treble, bass
Pickups	Custom "Old Smoothie" humbucking with 10 elongated Alnico magnets and split cover
Left Handed	No
Strings	45w-65w-80w-100w (Super Slinky Bass #2834)

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Specifications	StingRay 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)
Body Wood	Alder
Body Finish	High gloss polyester
Body Colors	Mint & Butterscotch
Body Bindings
Bridge	Music Man® chrome plated, hardened steel bridge plate with vintage stainless steel saddles and adjustable mute pads
Pickguard	White
Scale Length	34" (86.4 cm)
Neck Radius	7.5" (19.1 cm)
Headstock Size	Only 8-3/4" (22.2 cm) long
Frets	21 - Low profile, narrow width
Neck Width	1-11/16" (42.86 mm) at nut 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) at last fret
Neck Wood	Select maple neck
Fingerboard	Select maple
Fret Markers	5/16" Black dots (no 21st marker)
Neck Finish	High gloss polyester
Neck Colors	Natural aged light yellow finish
Neck Binding
Tuning Machines	Schaller BM, with tapered string posts
Truss Rod	Rear mounted adjustable - no component or string removal
Neck Attachment	6 bolt neck plate
Electronic Shielding	Chrome plated brass control cover
Controls	Custom "Old Smoothie" 2-band active preamp; vol, treble, bass
Switching
Pickups	Custom "Old Smoothie" humbucking with 10 elongated Alnico magnets and split cover
Left Handed	No
Strings	45w-65w-80w-100w (Super Slinky Bass #2834)

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