Ernie Ball Music Man is proud to announce the release of the Pino Palladino StingRay Bass Collection, a tribute to the unmistakable tone and legacy of one of the most revered bassists in modern music. The collection includes two Pino Palladino Artist Series StingRay Basses—available in fretted and fretless models—as well as the highly exclusive Pino Palladino Icon Series StingRay Bass, a meticulous recreation of his original 1979 fretless StingRay. Only 15 Icon Series instruments will be made available worldwide. 

Inspired by Pino’s original fretless StingRay, the Artist Series models deliver the essence of his tone, feel, and style in both fretted and fretless options. Featuring a poplar body fi nished in ’79 Burst, a dark-tinted hard rock maple neck with rosewood fi ngerboard, and a custom asymmetrical neck carve, these basses offer a player-focused blend of comfort and authenticity. A vintage-style Alnico pickup and hand-wired 2-band preamp (voiced with a 500k treble pot like Pino’s original) capture the warmth and detail that defi ned Pino’s sound on countless records.

Additional features include:
● Brass saddles with a string-through-body bridge and adjustable mute pads
● Bullet truss rod and 3-bolt neck plate with micro-tilt adjustment
● GraphTech NuBone hand-shaped nut
● Fretted model strung with Pino Signature Flatwound Strings
● Fretless model strung with custom Slinky Nickel Wound Strings .036, .055, .065, .090
● Each bass ships in a MONO case with an Artist Series neck plate

From wood selection and relic distressing to preamp circuitry and final assembly, every step of the Icon Series build process reflects the same craftsmanship and attention to detail that defines Music Man’s legacy. Original tooling, hand-applied nitro lacquer, media tumbling, oxidation, and extensive handwork bring each bass to life—down to the last paint chip and softened edge. 

The Pino Palladino Artist Series StingRay Basses are available now through authorized Ernie Ball Music Man dealers. The Icon Series is strictly limited to 15 pieces worldwide and will be available through select dealers as well as the Ernie Ball Music Man Vault. 

To learn more, visit www.music-man.com