Ernie Ball Music Man Short Scale StingRay Bass in Tobacco Burst

The Ernie Ball Music Man Short Scale StingRay Bass in Tobacco Burst distils everything players love about the classic StingRay into a more compact, ultra-playable package. With its 30 inch scale length, solid ash body and powerful passive neodymium humbucker, it delivers that unmistakable StingRay punch and clarity while feeling instantly comfortable under the hands.

Perfect for players with smaller hands, guitarists moving to bass, or anyone who prefers a slinkier feel, this short-scale StingRay offers a tighter, more intimate playing experience without sacrificing authority or definition. Add in a beautifully roasted maple neck, maple fingerboard and a versatile 3-way rotary selector, and you have a premium USA-built bass that is equally at home on stage, in the studio or on the sofa.

Classic StingRay Voice, Short-Scale Feel

The 30 inch short scale length brings the frets closer together and reduces string tension, making stretches, fast runs and complex lines far easier to execute. You still get the familiar StingRay response and attack, but with a more relaxed, forgiving feel that suits everything from funk and pop to indie and soul. It is an ideal choice if you want big bass tone in a more compact, approachable format.

Solid Ash Body with Timeless Tobacco Burst Finish

A solid ash body provides the tonal backbone that has defined StingRay basses for decades, offering a focused low end, pronounced midrange punch and clear top end. The classic Tobacco Burst finish highlights the grain of the ash and gives the instrument a refined, vintage-inspired look that will sit comfortably in any musical setting, from modern pop gigs to retro-flavoured sessions.

Roasted Maple Neck and Maple Fingerboard

The roasted maple neck combines stability, strength and a smooth, fast feel, making it a dependable partner for regular gigging and recording. Roasting helps to remove excess moisture from the wood, enhancing its resilience, while the maple fingerboard adds snap and articulation to each note. Together, they create a neck that feels premium in the hand and responds instantly to your playing dynamics.

Passive Neodymium Humbucker with 3-Way Rotary Selector

At the heart of this bass is a specially designed passive StingRay humbucker loaded with higher-output neodymium magnets. The result is a big, warm and rounded tone with plenty of presence and clarity. The 3-way rotary selector lets you choose between parallel, true single-coil and series modes, giving you everything from tight, articulate funk tones to fuller, more aggressive voices, all from a single pickup and a simple passive layout.

• 30 Inch Short Scale for Effortless Playability - The reduced 30 inch scale length brings the frets closer together and lowers string tension, making it easier to execute wide stretches, fast passages and intricate lines. This compact feel is ideal for players with smaller hands, guitarists transitioning to bass, or anyone who prefers a more relaxed playing experience.
• Solid Ash Body with Classic Tobacco Burst Finish - The solid ash body delivers the punchy, characterful tone that StingRay basses are known for, with a focused low end and clear mids that cut through a mix. Finished in a timeless Tobacco Burst, it offers a sophisticated, stage-ready look that complements its classic sound.
• Roasted Maple Neck and Maple Fingerboard - A roasted maple neck provides enhanced stability and a smooth, comfortable feel, ideal for demanding live and studio work. Paired with a maple fingerboard, it adds brightness and definition to each note, helping your lines stay articulate and present in any arrangement.
• Passive Neodymium Humbucker with 3-Way Rotary Switching - The passive StingRay humbucker uses powerful neodymium magnets to produce a bold, warm and rounded bass tone with excellent clarity. The 3-way rotary switch offers parallel, true single-coil and series modes, giving you a wide palette of usable sounds from one pickup while keeping the control layout simple and intuitive.

Body

• Body Construction: Solid
• Body Material: Ash
• Body Style: Double Cut
• Colour: Tobacco Burst

Neck

• Neck Material: Roasted Maple
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• 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