Ernie Ball Music Man Short Scale StingRay Bass in Black

The Ernie Ball Music Man Short Scale StingRay Bass takes the iconic StingRay sound and feel and distils it into a more compact, effortless playing experience. With its 30 inch scale length, solid ash body, roasted maple neck and powerful passive neodymium humbucker, this USA made 4 string delivers classic punch and clarity in a sleek, Black finished package that is easier to handle on any stage or in any studio.

Designed for players who love the StingRay voice but prefer a shorter reach and a more relaxed left hand feel, this model offers impressive tonal flexibility from a single pickup thanks to its 3 way rotary selector. Whether you are laying down tight funk lines, warm soul grooves or modern rock parts, the Short Scale StingRay responds with a big, rounded tone that still cuts through the mix.

The combination of roasted maple and ebony gives the neck a premium, fast feel, while 22 stainless steel frets ensure long lasting precision and a smooth playing surface. Lightweight Music Man tuning machines and the Modern Classic bridge keep everything feeling balanced and solid under the fingers, so you can focus purely on your playing.

Short Scale Comfort

The 30 inch short scale reduces the distance between frets, making stretches, fast runs and complex chord shapes noticeably easier. This more compact feel is ideal for players with smaller hands, guitarists moving over to bass, or anyone who simply prefers a relaxed, slinky playing experience without sacrificing professional performance.

Classic StingRay Punch

A solid ash body provides the familiar foundation for the StingRay voice, delivering a focused low end with plenty of midrange character. Finished in a classic Black, it offers a clean, understated look that suits any genre while retaining the distinctive presence and authority that has made the StingRay a studio and stage staple.

Premium Neck and Fretwork

The roasted maple neck offers enhanced stability and a refined feel, while the ebony fingerboard adds a smooth, fast playing surface that complements the shorter scale perfectly. With 22 stainless steel frets, you get exceptional durability and a consistently slick feel across the entire fingerboard, ideal for both precise fingerstyle work and confident bends.

Versatile Passive Electronics

A specially designed passive StingRay humbucker with higher output neodymium magnets delivers a big, warm and rounded bass tone with plenty of definition. The 3 way rotary switch unlocks parallel, true single coil and series modes, giving you a surprising range of usable sounds from one pickup, all through a straightforward passive circuit that keeps your tone clear and immediate.

• 30 Inch Short Scale Neck - The reduced scale length brings the frets closer together, making lines and chords easier to reach and encouraging a more relaxed left hand technique, perfect for extended sets or long studio sessions.
• Passive Neodymium StingRay Humbucker - The high output neodymium magnets provide a powerful, full bodied tone with a tight low end and clear highs, giving you the signature StingRay presence in a passive format that reacts naturally to your touch and playing dynamics.
• 3 Way Rotary Pickup Selector - Switch between parallel, true single coil and series modes to move from bright, articulate funk tones to thicker, more aggressive voices, all from a single bridge pickup for simple yet highly flexible control on stage.
• Roasted Maple Neck with Ebony Fingerboard - The roasted maple construction enhances stability and feel, while the ebony fingerboard and stainless steel frets offer a smooth, fast surface that stands up to heavy playing and frequent gigging.

Body

• Series: Short Scale StingRay
• Instrument Type: Electric Bass
• Body Construction: Solid
• Body Style: Double Cut
• Body Material: Ash
• Colour: Black
• Country of Origin: USA

Neck

• Neck Material: Roasted Maple
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Scale Length: 30 inch (Short Scale)
• Number of Frets: 22
• Fret Material: Stainless Steel
• Right / Left Handed: Right Handed

Hardware

• Bridge: Modern Classic Bridge
• Tuning Machines: Lightweight Music Man Tuning Machines
• Number of Strings: 4

Electronics

• Electronics: Passive
• Pickup Configuration: H
• Bridge Pickup: StingRay Neodymium Humbucking Pickup
• Pickup Selector: 3 Way Rotary Switch
• Pickup Selector Modes: Parallel, True Single Coil, Series