Best Music Man 4-String Basses 2026
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Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
4.8/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Music Man Tim Commerford StingRay Active
by
Music Man
Experimental Music
Distinctive Sound
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of pickup configurations
✓ PROS
- • Standard four-string configuration
- • Versatile tonal range
✗ CONS
- • Less range than extended scale basses
- • Standard tuning limitations
Music Man Tim Commerford StingRay ActiveElectric BassTim Commerford (Rage Against The Machine) Artist seriesBody:...
⭐
4.8/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 622064
$4,399
#2
⭐
4.9/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Music Man Stingray 4 Special HH PBB
by
Music Man
Specialty Applications
Alternative Styles
Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Standard four-string configuration
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for most musical styles
- • Wide variety of pickup configurations
✗ CONS
- • Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
- • Less range than extended scale basses
Music Man Stingray 4 Special HH PBBElectric BassBody: selected hardwoodBolt-on neck: roasted mapleFingerboard:...
⭐
4.9/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 590454
$3,189
#3
⭐
4.6/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Music Man Retro 70s StingRay White MC
by
Music Man
Experimental Music
Distinctive Sound
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Standard four-string configuration
✓ PROS
- • Classic bass foundation
- • Wide variety of pickup configurations
✗ CONS
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
- • Less range than extended scale basses
Music Man Retro 70s StingRay White MCElectric BassBody: AshBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleFingerboard inlays:...
⭐
4.6/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 577426
$3,788
#4
⭐
4.6/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Music Man Stingray 4 Special HH Candyman
by
Music Man
Distinctive Sound
Experimental Music
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of pickup configurations
✓ PROS
- • Versatile tonal range
- • Wide variety of pickup configurations
✗ CONS
- • Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
- • No high C string for extended range
Music Man Stingray 4 Special HH CandymanElectric BassBody: Selected hardwoodBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...
⭐
4.6/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 589569
$3,464
#5
⭐
4.8/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Music Man Tim Commerford StingRay Passiv
by
Music Man
Experimental Music
Unique Designs
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Perfect for most musical styles
✓ PROS
- • Wide variety of pickup configurations
- • Standard four-string configuration
✗ CONS
- • Less range than extended scale basses
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
Music Man Tim Commerford StingRay PassivElectric BassTim Commerford (Rage Against The Machine) Artist seriesBody:...
⭐
4.8/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 622070
$4,399
#6
⭐
4.6/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Music Man Stingray 4 H Special Ocean
by
Music Man
Distinctive Sound
Alternative Styles
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Classic bass foundation
✓ PROS
- • Versatile tonal range
- • Perfect for most musical styles
✗ CONS
- • Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
- • No high C string for extended range
Music Man Stingray 4 H Special OceanElectric BassBody: Selected hardwoodBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard:...
⭐
4.6/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 589263
$3,409
#7
⭐
4.4/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Music Man Retro 70s StingRay Sunburst MC
by
Music Man
Custom Features
Specialty Applications
Distinctive Sound
Key Feature:
• Perfect for most musical styles
✓ PROS
- • Standard four-string configuration
- • Versatile tonal range
✗ CONS
- • Standard tuning limitations
- • No high C string for extended range
Music Man Retro 70s StingRay Sunburst MCElectric BassBody: AshBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleFingerboard inlays:...
⭐
4.4/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 577429
$3,794
#8
⭐
4.7/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Music Man Stingray 4 H Arctic Sky Burst
by
Music Man
Distinctive Sound
Custom Features
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of pickup configurations
✓ PROS
- • Wide variety of pickup configurations
- • Standard four-string configuration
✗ CONS
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
- • Less range than extended scale basses
Music Man Stingray 4 H 70th Anni. ASBElectric BassThomann 70th Anniversary ModelBody: Selected hardwood5-Bolt neck...
⭐
4.7/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 590159
$3,299
#9
⭐
4.8/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Music Man Stingray 4 Special HH B.Rock
by
Music Man
Distinctive Sound
Custom Features
Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Classic bass foundation
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for most musical styles
- • Standard four-string configuration
✗ CONS
- • Less range than extended scale basses
- • Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
Music Man Stingray 4 Special HH B.RockElectric BassBody: Selected hardwoodBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleRoasted maple...
⭐
4.8/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 589570
$3,189
#10
⭐
4.8/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Music Man Stingray 4 Special HH RW BE
by
Music Man
Distinctive Sound
Specialty Applications
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Classic bass foundation
✓ PROS
- • Classic bass foundation
- • Perfect for most musical styles
✗ CONS
- • No high C string for extended range
- • Less range than extended scale basses
Music Man Stingray 4 Special HH RW BEElectric BassBody: selected hardwoodNeck attachment: bolt-on (5 bolt)Fingerboard:...
⭐
4.8/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 525199
$3,959
#11
⭐
4.7/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Music Man Stingray 4 Special HH FVS
by
Music Man
Specialty Applications
Unique Designs
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Versatile tonal range
✓ PROS
- • Versatile tonal range
- • Wide variety of pickup configurations
✗ CONS
- • Less range than extended scale basses
- • No high C string for extended range
Music Man Stingray 4 Special HH FVSElectric BassBody: Selected hardwoodBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: EbonyDot...
⭐
4.7/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 620412
$3,739
#12
⭐
5.0/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Music Man BFR Stingray 4 H Special PBB
by
Music Man
Alternative Styles
Distinctive Sound
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Versatile tonal range
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for most musical styles
- • Wide variety of pickup configurations
✗ CONS
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
- • No high C string for extended range
Music Man BFR Stingray 4 H Special PBBElectric BassLimited to 150 pieces worldwideBody: AshTop: Spalted mapleBolt-on...
⭐
5.0/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 615146
$5,059
#13
⭐
4.8/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Music Man Retro 70s StingRay Black MC
by
Music Man
Unique Designs
Experimental Music
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Versatile tonal range
✓ PROS
- • Standard four-string configuration
- • Perfect for most musical styles
✗ CONS
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
- • Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
Music Man Retro 70s StingRay Black MCElectric BassBody: AshBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleFingerboard inlays:...
⭐
4.8/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 577433
$3,794
#14
⭐
5.0/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Music Man Stingray 4 Sp Frost Green
by
Music Man
Alternative Styles
Distinctive Sound
Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Standard four-string configuration
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for most musical styles
- • Standard four-string configuration
✗ CONS
- • Standard tuning limitations
- • May need alternate tunings for some styles
Music Man Stingray 4 Sp Frost GreenElectric BassBody: selected hardwood5-Bolt bolt-on neck: flamed mapleFingerboard:...
⭐
5.0/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 531781
$3,849
#15
⭐
4.9/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Music Man Stingray 4 Sp HH Raspberry
by
Music Man
Custom Features
Unique Designs
Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Perfect for most musical styles
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for most musical styles
- • Versatile tonal range
✗ CONS
- • Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
- • No high C string for extended range
Music Man Stingray 4 Sp HH Raspberry4-String Electric BassBody: selected hardwoodNeck: Bolt-on mapleNeck attachment:...
⭐
4.9/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 513617
$3,959
How to Choose the Best 4-String Basses
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced 4-string basses typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
