Ernie Ball Music Man Sting Ray HT Guitar Exclusive Brilliant Blue Sparkle
The StingRay HT in Brilliant Blue Sparkle features high-output HT pickups, versatile electronics, sleek design, and premium hardware for powerful, expressive performance and standout style.
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Imagine if a classic electric guitar was injected with pure adrenaline in a secret lab — the result would be the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay HT. This beautiful axe takes the iconic StingRay's beloved contours and supercharges them with modern, high-output circuitry that authoritatively hits your amp. It's the unmistakable swagger of vintage design fused with the aggressive, articulate capabilities of a modern tone machine.
Heat-Treated Heavy Hitter
Passive pickups rarely pack this kind of wallop, but this is no ordinary pickup. The magic inside the StingRay HT lies in its custom electronics, designed from the ground up to push boundaries without sacrificing an ounce of nuance. The heat-treated pole pieces and oversized ceramic magnets work together, delivering a powerfully dynamic response that reacts to everything from your lightest touch to your most aggressive picking.
Custom HT Bridge Pickup: Overwound for a massive, ultra-high-output voice that delivers a punishing low end and rich, sparkling harmonic detail that cuts through the densest mix.
Ceramic Neck Humbucker: Custom-wound to balance perfectly with the roaring bridge pickup, providing thick, creamy, and articulate tones that sustain for days.
Push-Push 20dB Boost: Hidden right in the volume knob, this active boost kicks your solo into the stratosphere, driving your tubes into glorious, natural saturation.
Engineered for Effortless Playability
A guitar that sounds this massive needs to play effortlessly, and Ernie Ball Music Man leaves no stone unturned when it comes to the neck. Fast, fluid, and fiercely comfortable, this neck is carved to accommodate everything from thumb-over chordal playing to lightning-fast lead runs. The materials are top-tier, ensuring stability, resonance, and a buttery feel.
Roasted Figured Maple Neck: Baking the wood removes moisture, resulting in a neck that’s incredibly stable against climate changes while adding a snappy, articulate bite to your overall tone.
Sleek Ebony Fretboard: Adorned with 22 flawless stainless steel frets and elegant white pearl block inlays, providing a glass-like surface for effortless bending and vibrato.
Familiar Contoured Body: The classic StingRay shape isn't just for looks; it hugs your body perfectly, offering supreme comfort during marathon studio sessions and grueling live sets.
Rock-Solid Reliability
There’s nothing more frustrating than a guitar that fights you, which is why the StingRay HT is decked out with bulletproof, road-ready hardware. Every component has been meticulously selected to keep you in tune, intonated, and sounding consistent, gig after gig.
Schaller Locking Tuners: String changes take seconds, and your tuning stability remains absolutely rock-solid, even when you’re bending strings into the next zip code.
Stop Tail Tune-o-Matic Bridge: A classic design executed perfectly, offering massive sustain, sharp attack, and pinpoint-accurate intonation adjustments.
Transparent Buffered Output: No matter where your volume knob is set, your tone remains crystal clear and consistent, preventing the dreaded treble loss often associated with rolling back the volume.
The Ultimate Stage Weapon
The Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay HT doesn't just ask for attention; it commands it. Fusing a head-turning Brilliant Blue Sparkle finish with earth-shattering HT pickups and a blazing-fast roasted maple neck, this instrument redefines what a bolt-on guitar can do. It's a premium, no-compromise tool for players who demand colossal tone and flawless playability.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay HT
What makes the HT pickups on the StingRay HT unique?
The HT pickups use patent-pending heat-treated pole pieces and large ceramic magnets. This gives them a powerful, high-output signal and excellent touch sensitivity without needing active circuitry for their core tone.
Is the 20dB boost active or passive?
The 20dB boost is an active circuit powered by a 9-volt battery. You engage it by pressing the push-push volume knob, instantly driving your amp harder for solos or heavy riffing.
What are the benefits of the roasted figured maple neck?
Roasting the maple removes excess moisture and volatile compounds from the wood. This makes the neck highly resistant to warping from temperature and humidity changes, while also reducing the overall weight and imparting a slightly snappier, more resonant tone.
Does the guitar come with a gig bag or a hard case?
The Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay HT ships securely in a high-quality soft shell mono case, providing excellent protection and lightweight portability for gigging musicians.
How does the buffered output affect the guitar's tone?
The buffered output keeps your tone consistent at any volume. It prevents the loss of high-end frequencies that can happen when you roll down the volume on a passive guitar, keeping your sound clear.
Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay HT Features:
Exclusive Brilliant Blue Sparkle finish with a matching headstock
Custom HT bridge pickup with heat-treated pole pieces and large ceramic magnets
Custom-wound ceramic neck humbucker for balanced, thick tones
Active push-push 20dB gain boost integrated into the volume knob
Transparent buffered output maintains high-end clarity at lower volumes
Roasted figured maple neck for ultimate stability and resonance
Ebony fretboard with 22 stainless steel frets and white pearl block inlays
Classic contoured StingRay body shape for maximum playing comfort
Stop tail Tune-o-Matic bridge for brilliant sustain and intonation
Schaller locking tuners for fast string changes and tuning stability
Sleek, durable chrome hardware throughout
Includes a premium soft shell mono case for safe transport
