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United States
United States
The Pino Palladino Icon Series StingRay Bass is a meticulously crafted, exact replica of Pino’s legendary 1979 fretless StingRay, limited to just 15 pieces worldwide. Built using many period-correct parts and materials, this bass features a full nitrocellulose gloss finish and a broken-in feel, with every dent, ding, and scrape painstakingly replicated to capture the true character of this road-worn icon. The poplar body and slab rosewood fretboard capture the tone and character of Pino’s original, while the dark-tinted maple neck has the same unique asymmetrical carve that transitions from a V on the bass side to a C on the treble side, just like the bass he purchased in 1981.
This model includes genuine New Old Stock bridge plates from the late 70s, complete with serial numbers close to Pino’s original bass. It also features brass saddles, a GraphTech NuBone nut with meticulously sanded and softened shoulders, and a perfectly placed water decal on the headstock, matching the irregular position of Pino’s original. The string tree is precisely located between the D and G strings, as it was on his bass.
The pickup and preamp have been faithfully recreated to match the tone of Pino’s original electronics, using period-correct components and designs to capture the same warmth, clarity, and dynamic response that defined his early recordings. StingRay enthusiasts will appreciate the attention to detail, including the use of a 500k treble pot in place of the original 1 Meg, matching Pino’s bass.
To further capture the spirit of his instrument, each bass comes with a large replica Wales Rugby Bobblehead sticker on the back, a nod to Pino’s personal touch. The back of each headstock is hand-signed by Pino Palladino himself, making each piece truly one-of-a-kind. The bass comes in a premium G&G case with a black shell and gold fur lining, along with vintage-inspired case candy including a Certificate of Authenticity, Allen wrenches, and a yellow polish cloth.
This is more than a bass—it’s a piece of history, capturing the unmistakable tone and feel of a true icon
Only 15 available worldwide.
Aged 79 Burst
Custom humbucking pickup with 5/8" tall alnico 5 magnets wound with original 42 gauge wire along with the custom 2EQ preamp, provides the same warmth, clarity, and dynamic response of the original bass.
The Pino Palladino icon series basses utilize new old stock pre-Ernie Ball Music Man® chrome bridge plates, equipped with brass saddles and stainless steel spring mutes. These NOS original late 70s bridge plates have serial numbers within the range of Pino's original bass.
The 3-bolt chrome-plated neck plate uses the original Music Man logo stamp that was used on the original neck plates. These 3-bolt plates include a micro-tilt adjustment that allows for adjustments to the neck angle without needing shims. Firm neck and neck pocket tolerances ensure a tight fit with no shifting.
The original pre-EB StingRay bullet truss rod adjustment ensures proper neck action.
Period-appropriate antique gold Music Man waterslide decal is precisely positioned on the headstock, aligning with the unconventional placement of Pino’s original bass
The back profile toward the bass side of the neck has a strong “V” shape. It softens to a rounder “C” profile near the treble side of the neck for a more accurate custom playing experience under the fingertips.
| Specifications | Pino Palladino Icon Series |
|---|---|
| Model | Pino Palladino Icon Series |
| Body Wood | One Piece Poplar |
| Body Finish | Nitrocellulose - artificially aged to replicate Pino's exact bass |
| Body Colors | 79 Burst, Aged to replicate Pino's original |
| Bridge | N.O.S. Pre-Ernie Ball Music Man® Chrome Plated, Steel Bridge Plate with Brass Saddles and Stainless Steel Spring Mutes |
| Pickguard | "Aged" 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 |
| Neck Finish | "Aged" Nitrocellulose |
| Neck Colors | Dark Orange Tint |
| Tuning Machines | "Aged" Schaller Bass |
| Truss Rod | Traditional Bullet Nut at Headstock, Walnut Skunk Stripe on back of neck |
| Neck Attachment | 3-Bolt period correct, old Music Man stamp |
| Controls | 2-band active preamp, 25k Volume; 500k Treble and 100k Bass |
| Pickups | Late 70s StingRay Voiced (Shorter "Aged" Pole Pieces, flush with cover) with "Aged" Cover |
| Strings | 36w-55w-65w-90w Custom Gauge Ernie Ball Slinky Nickel Wound |
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| Specifications | Pino Palladino Icon Series | |
|---|---|---|
| Model | Pino Palladino Icon Series | |
| Order | 0 | |
| Size | ||
| Body Wood | One Piece Poplar | |
| Body Finish | Nitrocellulose - artificially aged to replicate Pino's exact bass | |
| Body Colors | 79 Burst, Aged to replicate Pino's original | |
| Body Bindings | ||
| Bridge | N.O.S. Pre-Ernie Ball Music Man® Chrome Plated, Steel Bridge Plate with Brass Saddles and Stainless Steel Spring Mutes | |
| Pickguard | "Aged" 3 ply Black/White/Black | |
| Scale Length | 34" | |
| Neck Radius | 7.5" | |
| Headstock Size | ||
| Frets | Unlined Fretless | |
| Neck Width | 1.686" at Nut; 2.458" at Heel | |
| Neck Wood | Maple | |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | |
| Fret Markers | ||
| Neck Finish | "Aged" Nitrocellulose | |
| Neck Colors | Dark Orange Tint | |
| Neck Binding | ||
| Tuning Machines | "Aged" Schaller Bass | |
| Truss Rod | Traditional Bullet Nut at Headstock, Walnut Skunk Stripe on back of neck | |
| Neck Attachment | 3-Bolt period correct, old Music Man stamp | |
| Electronic Shielding | ||
| Controls | 2-band active preamp, 25k Volume; 500k Treble and 100k Bass | |
| Switching | ||
| Pickups | Late 70s StingRay Voiced (Shorter "Aged" Pole Pieces, flush with cover) with "Aged" Cover | |
| Left Handed | ||
| Strings | 36w-55w-65w-90w Custom Gauge Ernie Ball Slinky Nickel Wound |
