Dustin Kensrue

The Dustin Kensrue Artist Series StingRay Guitar blends innovation and versatility, perfectly crafted for the dynamic style of Dustin Kensrue, renowned solo artist and frontman of the rock band Thrice. Featuring an okoume body, 22 stainless steel frets, and a maple neck with a dark classic tint, this guitar delivers effortless playability with its asymmetrical C-shaped neck. It’s equipped with custom Music Man humbucker and single-coil pickups, a concentric volume/tone knob, and a unique stereo push-button switch that routes both pickups directly to the jack—sending the humbucker to the tip and the single coil to the ring for expanded output options. Available in Dark Satin Tobacco, TV Blonde, and the new-for-2025 Daiquiri Ice, this StingRay combines striking aesthetics with unparalleled tone and versatility to meet the demands of any stage or studio.
Dustin Kensrue – Dark Satin Tobacco Burst
Dustin Kensrue – Dark Satin Tobacco Burst

Options

Color Dark Satin Tobacco Burst

Your Custom Options:

Model:
Dustin Kensrue StingRay
Color:
Dark Satin Tobacco Burst
Neck:
Tinted Maple
Pickguard:
Black
Hardware:
Chrome

Build Code

826-DK-10-01-MB-CR

Find a Dealer

Dustin Kensrue Highlights

  • Dustin Kensrue, photo 1
  • Dustin Kensrue, photo 2
  • Dustin Kensrue, photo 3
  • Dustin Kensrue, photo 4
  • Dustin Kensrue, photo 5
  • Dustin Kensrue, photo 6
  • Dustin Kensrue, photo 7
  • Dustin Kensrue, photo 8
  • Dustin Kensrue, photo 9
  • Okoume Body

    Select okoume body with humbucking-single pickup configuration

  • Premium Maple Neck

    The maple neck is finished in a dark satin tint, available with maple or rosewood fingerboard

  • Proprietary Music Man Tremolo

    Modern tremolo with vintage bent steel saddles

See & hear it

Dustin Kensrue – Mono / Stereo Mode Button

Mono / Stereo Mode Button

When the button is elevated, the standard neck/combined/bridge selections are routed to a mono output. In button-down mode, the circuit engages each pickup individually. It delivers signals to a stereo output for processing via two amplifiers or two channels on your amplifier or modeling amp.

  • Dustin Kensrue – Proprietary Music Man Pickups

    Proprietary Music Man Pickups

    The Dustin Kensrue signature guitar features a Music Man Stingray RS Alnico Humbucking pickup complimented with a custom-designed alnico single-coil pickup for a wide range of tonal options.

  • Dustin Kensrue – Compact Control Layout

    Compact Control Layout

    Concentric volume and tone control with 3-Way toggle switch.

Dustin Kensrue – Comfortable Neck Profile

Comfortable Neck Profile

The back neck profile provides a thicker carve towards the bass side of the neck and thins out near the treble side of the neck, allowing for a more comfortable playing experience under the fingertips.

Dustin Kensrue – Finest Materials

Finest Materials

Hand-selected body and neck woods are sustainably sourced from our network of hardwood suppliers worldwide. Okoume, maple, and rosewood are individually chosen and matched for their beautiful appearance and rich tonal qualities.

Specifications, Schematics & More

Specifications

Dustin Kensrue StingRay Guitar
Size14-1/16" wide, 1-5/8" thick, 39-1/4" long (35.7 cm wide, 4.1 cm thick, 99.7 cm long)
Body WoodOkoume
Body FinishSatin or High Gloss Polyester
Body ColorsDark Satin Tobacco Burst or TV Blonde or Daiquiri Ice
Body BindingsN/A
BridgeMusic Man® Modern tremolo with vintage bent steel saddles
PickguardBlack or Mint
Scale Length25-1/2" (64.8 cm)
Neck Radius10" (25.4 cm)
Headstock Size6-3/8" (16.2 cm) long
Frets22 - High profile, medium width, Stainless Steel
Neck Width1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut, 2-1/4" (56.9 mm) at last fret
Neck WoodSelect maple neck
FingerboardMaple
Fret Markers1/4" Black Dot inlay
Neck FinishUltra-light satin polyurethane finish
Neck ColorsDark Classic Tint
Neck BindingN/A
Tuning MachinesSchaller M6-IND locking
Neck Attachment5 bolt, sculpted neck joint
Electronic ShieldingGraphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum control cover
ControlsPassive Concentric 500kohm Volume/Tone POT - 0.022uf tone capacitor; 3-way pickup selector switch; mode switch to bypass controls (stereo)
Switching3-way toggle, mono/stereo mode button
PickupsUncovered alnico StingRay RS bridge pickup & custom wound alnico neck single coil
Left HandedNo
Strings11p-14p-18p-32w-44w-58w (RPS Slinky), D Standard Tuning

Compare Specs

SpecificationsDustin Kensrue—
Size14-1/16" wide, 1-5/8" thick, 39-1/4" long (35.7 cm wide, 4.1 cm thick, 99.7 cm long)
Body WoodOkoume
Body FinishSatin or High Gloss Polyester
Body ColorsDark Satin Tobacco Burst or TV Blonde or Daiquiri Ice
Body BindingsN/A
BridgeMusic Man® Modern tremolo with vintage bent steel saddles
PickguardBlack or Mint
Scale Length25-1/2" (64.8 cm)
Neck Radius10" (25.4 cm)
Headstock Size6-3/8" (16.2 cm) long
Frets22 - High profile, medium width, Stainless Steel
Neck Width1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut, 2-1/4" (56.9 mm) at last fret
Neck WoodSelect maple neck
FingerboardMaple
Fret Markers1/4" Black Dot inlay
Neck FinishUltra-light satin polyurethane finish
Neck ColorsDark Classic Tint
Neck BindingN/A
Tuning MachinesSchaller M6-IND locking
Truss Rod
Neck Attachment5 bolt, sculpted neck joint
Electronic ShieldingGraphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum control cover
ControlsPassive Concentric 500kohm Volume/Tone POT - 0.022uf tone capacitor; 3-way pickup selector switch; mode switch to bypass controls (stereo)
Switching3-way toggle, mono/stereo mode button
PickupsUncovered alnico StingRay RS bridge pickup & custom wound alnico neck single coil
Left HandedNo
Strings11p-14p-18p-32w-44w-58w (RPS Slinky), D Standard Tuning

Control Function Diagrams

Product Registration

Register your instrument to activate its warranty and hear about updates for it.

Register Your Instrument

California Proposition 65 WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov (opens in a new tab)

The Factory Tour

Since 1984, Ernie Ball Music Man has been crafting instruments in San Luis Obispo, California. Watch the factory tour and see how the difference is in the details.

Watch Now

Buy Your Instrument

Find a dealer in your area to get started with your order

Find a Dealer

Join the Family

Get our official newsletter for news, updates, and special offers