The Altitude Summary
Originally launched in 1976, the Music Man StingRay set a new standard for electric basses—and this vintage-style reissue proudly revives that legacy. Designed with meticulous attention to the original pre-Ernie Ball StingRay specifications, this instrument blends authentic vintage appointments with modern reliability and build quality. From its ash body and polyester gloss finish to the Alnico-loaded humbucker and hand-wired 2-band preamp, this StingRay is all about punchy tone, old-school vibe, and uncompromising performance.

Vintage Polyester Gloss Finish
Crafted from premium ash and finished in high-gloss polyester, the body delivers classic StingRay aesthetics with excellent durability, resonance, and stage-ready presence.

Original-Style Alnico V Humbucker
This reissue features a period-correct humbucker built with extended Alnico V magnets and poly-nylon wire, recreating the iconic StingRay tone—tight low end, vocal mids, and rich harmonic clarity.

Upgraded Humbucking Tone
The pickup’s enhanced construction delivers powerful low-end punch with articulate definition, offering the warmth of vintage tone with modern clarity for today's players.

Gold Vintage Music Man Decal
A faithful nod to the original design, this bass sports a genuine 1970s-style gold Music Man headstock decal for added vintage authenticity.

Pre-Ernie Ball Bullet Truss Rod
The bullet-style truss rod not only reinforces the vintage character of this reissue but allows precise adjustment for optimal neck relief and playability.

3-Bolt Neck Joint with Micro-Tilt
The chrome 3-bolt neck plate features a micro-tilt adjustment for easy and accurate neck angle tweaks—ensuring rock-solid sustain and alignment with no need for shims.

Vintage-Correct StingRay Bridge
Stainless steel saddles and integrated rubber mute pads make this bridge a true reproduction of the original StingRay design—perfect for achieving era-specific tone and feel.

Hand-Wired 2-Band Preamp
Loaded with ceramic disc capacitors and premium hand-soldered components, the 2-band EQ delivers smooth, musical tone shaping with dynamic responsiveness and unmistakable StingRay character.

Product Specs:

Serial Number: CB00690
Condition: Brand New
Brand: Ernie Ball Music Man
Model: Retro 70s Stingray SR4
Made In: USA
Year: 2025
Weight: 9.4 lb
Case: Hardshell Zipper Travel Case
COA: No
Finish: White
Right / Left Handed: Right Handed
Number of Strings: 4
Hardware: Nickel
Body Shape: StingRay
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Shape:
Frets: Nickel Silver
Fretboard Material: Maple
Scale Length: 34" (86.4 cm)
Fingerboard Radius: 7.5"
Inlays: Black Dot
Width at Nut: 1-11/16" (42.86 mm)
Pickups: Vintage style alnico humbucking pickup with long alnico 5 magnets and wound with original single poly-nylon wire.
Controls: Volume, treble and bass
Bridge: Pre-EB Geometry Music Man® chrome plated, steel bridge plate with vintage stainless steel saddles
Tuners: Schaller Bass