Music Man Pino Palladino Fretless StingRay

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Key Features

  • Pino Palladino fretless
  • Asymmetric neck carve adds comfort and control
  • Custom preamp delivers warm vintage tone inspired by Pino's original circuit
  • Brass saddles enhance sustain

Music Man Pino Palladino Fretless StingRay Overview

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The Music Man Pino Palladino Fretless StingRay is a faithful tribute to Pino's iconic 1979 bass, delivering his unmistakable tone and feel with a refined, vintage edge. It features a poplar body in a '79 Burst finish, paired with a dark-tinted maple neck and unlined rosewood fretboard for expressive slides and warm, singing sustain. The asymmetric neck carve offers exceptional comfort, transitioning from a V to C shape just like Pino's original bass.


Under the hood, a custom passive pickup built to a late-70s recipe pairs with a specially voiced 2-band active preamp, complete with Pino's preferred 500k treble pot. A Pre-EB style chrome bridge with brass saddles, hand-shaped GraphTech NuBone nut, and signature neck plate complete the vintage-inspired build. Each bass ships in a Mono soft case for reliable protection on the go.

Product Ref: 342778

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Signature fretless tone

The Music Man Pino Palladino Fretless StingRay delivers the signature tone of one of the most influential bassists in modern music. Modelled after Pino’s original 1979 fretless StingRay, this bass captures the warmth, clarity, and expressive nuance that define his iconic sound. The fretless rosewood fingerboard, combined with a carefully voiced preamp and custom passive pickup, brings out smooth glissando, vocal-like phrasing, and complex overtones that respond beautifully to your touch. It’s a tone that has shaped countless recordings and live performances, now available in a faithful and refined instrument designed for today’s stage and studio environments.

Custom electronics for authentic voicing

At the heart of this bass is a carefully tuned electronics package designed to recreate the exact feel and tonal response of Pino’s original instrument. The passive pickup is built to a late-70s StingRay spec, featuring shorter pole pieces that sit flush with the cover. This works in harmony with an active 2-band preamp, specially voiced with a CTS 500k treble pot instead of the typical 1 meg—just like Pino’s own modded circuit. This combination produces an incredibly warm and balanced output, rich in vintage character while offering the responsiveness and flexibility needed for a wide range of musical styles.

Refined neck feel and playability

The neck of the Pino Palladino Fretless StingRay is a standout feature, offering comfort and precision with every note. Crafted from maple with a dark orange tint and topped with a fretless rosewood fingerboard, it provides a smooth, tactile surface for expressive playing. The unique asymmetric carve—V-shaped on the bass side and C-shaped on the treble—matches Pino’s personal preference and makes extended sessions more ergonomic. With a traditional bullet truss rod nut, walnut skunk stripe, and hand-shaped GraphTech NuBone nut, the neck feels as good as it looks and contributes to the instrument’s impeccable tonal integrity.

Premium vintage-inspired hardware

Every detail of this bass has been chosen to honour the vintage aesthetics and performance of Pino’s original StingRay. From the '79 Burst polyester finish on the poplar body to the Pre-EB chrome bridge with brass saddles and stainless steel mutes, the instrument is built for tone, sustain, and durability. The brass knurled control knobs are mounted on a black/white/black pickguard, adding to the classic vibe, while a custom artist series neck plate marks its signature pedigree. Each bass comes housed in a Mono soft case so you can travel with confidence and style.

Specifications

  • Product Name: Music Man Pino Palladino Fretless StingRay
  • Product Code: 294-71P-40-01-MB-CR

Body

  • Body Type: Solid body electric bass guitar
  • Body Wood: Poplar
  • Finish: Polyester
  • Colour: '79 Burst
  • Case Included: Mono Soft Case

Neck & Fretboard

  • Neck Wood: Maple
  • Neck Finish: Dark orange tint polyester
  • Neck Shape: Unique asymmetric carve (V bass side to C treble side)
  • Neck Attachment: 3-bolt with Pino Palladino Signature Neck Plate
  • Neck Depth (1st fret): 0.820"
  • Neck Depth (12th fret): 0.970"
  • Truss Rod: Traditional bullet nut at headstock with walnut skunk stripe
  • Fretboard Wood: Rosewood
  • Fretboard Radius: 7.5"
  • Fret Markers: 5/16" white dots (top), black dots under fingerboard at fret positions
  • Fingerboard Type: Unlined fretless
  • Scale Length: 34"
  • Nut Material: Hand-shaped GraphTech NuBone
  • Nut Width: 1.686"

Hardware & Electronics

  • Bridge: Pre-EB geometry Music Man® chrome-plated steel bridge plate with brass saddles and stainless steel spring mutes
  • Tuners: Schaller Bass
  • Knobs: Chrome plated, brass knurled flat top
  • Pickguard: 3-ply black/white/black
  • Electronics: Active 2-band preamp, passive pickup
  • Power: 9 Volt battery
  • Controls: Volume, Treble (500k CTS), Bass (set screw orientation: Volume 100 , Treble 50 , Bass 50 )
  • Pickup: Late 70s StingRay-style with shorter pole pieces flush with the cover
  • Output: Mono
  • Factory Strings: Ernie Ball Slinky Nickel Wound 36w–55w–65w–90w (E–A–D–G)