This one is a classic and the much sought after fretted version. She is in as new condition having been played once and stored inside the Mono Musician case. contains all the candy as you'd expect along with the signature La Bella Pino flats as you'd expect. This bass is mighty.
Serial number on this one is CB01303 which dates to November 20th 2025.
Body and Finish -Poplar body finished in '79 Burst.
Neck - Dark-tinted hard rock maple with a unique asymmetrical carve mirroring Pino's original 1979 bass.
Fingerboard- Rosewood.
Electronics - Vintage-style Alnico humbucker with flush/shorter pole pieces and a hand-wired 2-band active preamp.
Hardware - Brass saddles with string-through-body bridge, adjustable mute pads, and Artist Series neck plates.
Fretted models come strung with Pino Signature Smoothie Flats.
Information
The MusicMan Pino Palladino StingRay is a signature bass inspired by Pino's legendary 1979 fretless model, capturing his iconic tone and effortless playability. With its '79 Burst poplar body, dark-tinted maple neck, and rosewood fingerboard, this bass delivers vintage styling alongside modern precision. The unique asymmetrical neck carve mirrors Pino's original design, giving you a naturally comfortable feel across every position.
Equipped with a late '70s-style pickup featuring shortened pole pieces and a specially voiced 2-band preamp, it delivers the soulful warmth and punch that define Pino's sound. Brass saddles, a GraphTech NuBone nut, and artist series hardware ensure tone and reliability, while the included Mono case adds tour-ready protection.
