Rapid City, SD, United States
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This brand new 9.4 lb Ernie Ball will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD.
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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
Price$3,499
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