Ernie Ball Music Man Pino Palladino Signature StingRay – Fretless – ’79 Burst – CB01379

Description

Photos are of the actual bass being sold, serial CB01379.
Date of Manufacture: April 10, 2026

The Pino Palladino Signature StingRay Bass captures the iconic tone and feel of one of the most influential bass players of all time. Inspired by Pino’s original 1979 fretless StingRay, this signature model is designed to deliver his unmistakable tone and playability. It features a poplar body finished in ’79 Burst, a dark-tinted maple neck with a thin rosewood fingerboard, and a unique asymmetrical neck carve that mirrors the shape of Pino’s original bass. The custom pickup, built to a late 70s recipe with shorter pole pieces, pairs perfectly with the preamp, voiced to replicate the warmth and character of Pino’s aged circuit. Brass saddles, a GraphTech NuBone nut, and artist series neck plates round out the appointments, strung with custom gauge Ernie Ball Slinky Nickel Wound strings for smooth, expressive slides.

This StingRay is in brand new factory fresh condition, with no dings, dents, fretwear, or shop wear. The bass will come with the original EBMM branded Mono case, and will ship in factory style packaging. DuBaldo Music Center’s legendary case candy is also included.

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Free shipping in the 48 states by UPS.

Sorry, no international sales or shipping are available for this item. No trades, please.

Full Specs:

Model Pino Palladino StingRay
Body Wood Poplar
Body Finish High Gloss Polyester
Body Colors 79 Burst
Bridge Pre-EB Geometry Music Man® Chrome Plated, Steel Bridge Plate with Brass Saddles and Stainless Steel Spring Mutes
Pickguard 3 ply Black/White/Black
Scale Length 34″
Neck Radius 7.5″
Frets – Unlined (Fretless)
Neck Width 1.686″ at Nut; 2.458″ at Heel
Neck Wood Maple
Fingerboard Rosewood
Fret Markers – N/A (Fretless)
Neck Finish Polyester
Neck Colors Dark Orange Tint
Tuning Machines Schaller Bass
Truss Rod Traditional Bullet Nut at Headstock, Walnut Skunk Stripe on back of neck
Neck Attachment 3-Bolt, Pino Palladino Signature Neck Plate
Controls 2-band active preamp, 25k Volume; 500k Treble and 100k Bass
Pickups Late 70’s voiced Music Man humbucker with pole pieces that sit flush
Strings 36w, 55w, 65w, 90w Custom Gauge Ernie Ball Nickelwound (Fretless)