Bass Central continues our long term relationship with Ernie Ball Music Man and this release marks a milestone in the Bass Playing world! Two new releases featuring Legend Pino Palladino.

     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 the modification Pino made to his bass
many years ago.

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, a hangtag manual, and a yellow polish cloth.
This is more than a bass – it’s a piece of history, capturing the unmistakable tone and

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 available in both fretted and fretless versions, each designed to deliver his unmistakable tone and playability. It features a poplar body finished in ‘79 Burst, a dark-tinted maple neck with a 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. Each bass comes in a Mono Case for durability and protection. The fretted model is strung with Pino Signature Smoothie Flats for a rich, thumpy tone, while the fretless versionfeatures custom gauge Ernie Ball Slinky Nickel Wound strings for smooth, expressive slides.