Music Man Pino Palladino StingRay

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£3,599.00

Music Man Pino Palladino StingRay is a bass guitar.

Description

The Music Man Pino Palladino StingRay is a signature bass inspired by Pinos 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 Pinos 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 Pinos sound. Brass saddles a GraphTech NuBone nut and artist series hardware ensure tone and reliability while the included Mono case adds tour-ready protection. Available in both fretted and fretless versions each model is optimised with Pinos preferred flatwound or nickel wound strings for authentic character straight out of the case.

About the manufacturer

Music Man

Music Man is an American instrument manufacturer founded in 1974 by Forrest White and Tom Walker, with Leo Fender as a key designer. The company is renowned for its high-quality electric guitars and basses, combining innovative engineering with precision craftsmanship. Music Man instruments are known for their distinctive tone, ergonomic design, and premium components, including the iconic StingRay bass and the versatile Silhouette and Luke guitar models. Built in California, their instruments deliver professional performance and reliability, making them a top choice for discerning musicians across the UK who value playability, tone, and style.

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Fretless Bass Guitars

Fretless bass guitars offer a smooth, expressive playing experience by removing frets, allowing notes to glide seamlessly into one another. This design gives greater control over pitch, vibrato, and dynamics, producing a warm, vocal-like tone that’s popular in jazz, fusion, ambient, and experimental music. Without frets to define each note, accuracy and touch become more important, encouraging a more expressive and intentional playing style. Fretless bass guitars reward careful technique with a unique, fluid sound that stands out in a mix.

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