Busy Ernie Ball Music Man, is launching a new 30th-Anniversary StingRay5 bass. The original StingRay5 was introduced in 1987 and the new anniversary edition sports a transparent buttercream finish with red tortoise-shell pickguard, highlighted by a roasted figured maple neck. A choice of maple or rosewood fingerboard is accented with white binding, white position markers and stainless steel frets. The preamp and pickup are exclusive to this anniversary model, providing extra punch. Each instrument ships with a hand-signed certificate of authenticity. The new bass will be available for pre-sale beginning 3rd March, with an RRP of $2,399.99.
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