Ernie Ball Music Man Pino Palladino Signature StingRay Electric Bass - '79 Burst with Soft Case

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The Ernie Ball Music Man Pino Palladino Signature StingRay Bass is a faithful homage to one of the most iconic instruments — and players — in bass history. Modeled after legendary studio and touring bassist Pino Palladino’s original 1979 fretless StingRay, this Artist Series release captures every nuance of the original’s soulful tone and distinctive feel. Finished in a stunning ’79 Burst, this bass combines period-correct hardware and electronics with modern precision and reliability, making it an inspiring choice for professional players and tone purists alike.

The poplar body and dark-tinted maple neck with rosewood fingerboard provide warmth, resonance, and a vintage feel. The custom-wound, late-70s-voiced Music Man humbucking pickup and hand-wired 2-band active preamp deliver the round, woody thump and smooth growl that define Pino’s signature tone. With a strings-through-body bridge featuring solid brass saddles and adjustable mutes, sustain and tonal depth are exceptional. The asymmetric neck carve, modeled after Pino’s original, and GraphTech NuBone nut make for an incredibly comfortable playing experience.

Every detail — from the 3-bolt neck plate with micro-tilt adjustment to the vintage Schaller tuners — reflects Music Man’s meticulous craftsmanship. Whether on stage or in the studio, this instrument channels the essence of Pino Palladino’s sound and style. Available now at Haggerty’s Music, this low-end tone machine includes a MONO softshell case for premium protection.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Artist Series
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: ’79 Burst

Body

• Body Material: Poplar
• Body Finish: High Gloss Polyester
• Body Shape: StingRay
• Body Style: Solid Body

Neck

• Headstock Type: 3+1 Music Man
• Neck Material: Dark-Tinted Maple
• Neck Shape: Asymmetric “V” to “C”
• Neck Depth: 0.822" at 1st Fret, 0.966" at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: Bolt-On, 3-Bolt with Micro-Tilt Adjustment
• Fingerboard Radius: 7.5"
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Position Inlays: White Dot
• Side Dots: Black
• Number of Frets: 21
• Truss Rod Style: Traditional Bullet Nut
• Truss Rod Nut: Headstock-Adjustable Bullet
• Nut Material: GraphTech NuBone
• Nut Width: 1.686"
• Fret Size: Medium Nickel
• Scale Length: 34"

Hardware

• Bridge: Pre-EB Geometry Chrome-Plated Steel with Brass Saddles
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: None
• Bridge Mounting: Strings-Through-Body
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Black/White/Black
• Pickup Covers: None (Exposed Poles)
• Control Knobs: Chrome Dome
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Schaller Bass Tuners
• String Trees: None
• Strings: Pino Palladino Signature Smoothie Flats (.038–.098)
• Neck Plate: 3-Bolt Artist Series Plate with Pino Palladino Signature
• Strap Buttons: Standard
• Output Jack: Side-Mounted

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: H
• Bridge Pickup: Custom Late-70s-Voiced Music Man Humbucker (Alnico V)
• Controls: Volume, Treble, Bass
• Switching: None
• Preamp: Hand-Soldered 2-Band Active Preamp (9V)

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Hex Wrench Set
• Case/Gig Bag: MONO Softshell Case
• Serial Number: CB00792
• Manufacture Date: 2025