Best Music Man Miscellaneous 4-String Basses 2026

• Nut width41.3 mm (1.63")
• Scale864 mm (34.02")
• Frets22 frets
• FingerboardMaple fingerboard

You get a four-string bass with a long 34-inch scale, a humbucker pickup, and a 3-band active preamp with Master Volume, Treble, Mid and Bass controls. It suits you if you want a well-built bass with simple, easy-to-reach controls. It also comes with a Music Man Mono softcase, so you can carry it right away.

• Nut width42.9 mm (1.69")
• Scale864 mm (34.02")
• Frets22 frets
• FingerboardEbony fingerboard

You get a 4-string bass with a roasted maple neck, an ebony fingerboard and two humbucking pickups. It has an active 3-band preamp with treble, mid and bass controls, and it comes with a mono case. It suits you if you want a well-equipped bass with a long 34 inch scale, made in the USA, and you are ready for a high-end price.

• Nut width41.3 mm (1.63")
• Scale864 mm (34.02")
• Frets22 frets
• FingerboardMaple fingerboard

If you want a bass with a simple layout, this one is worth a look. It has one humbucker, three-band electronics with an active 18 V preamp, and a roasted maple neck, all in a Butane Blue finish. It suits players who want a 34-inch scale and easy controls, and it comes with a Mono cases gig bag so you can take it along.

• Nut width41.3 mm (1.63")
• Scale864 mm (34.02")
• Frets22 frets
• BodyAsh body
• FingerboardEbony fingerboard

The Stingray 4 Special Raspberry is a powerhouse bass, built for players who demand a tight, defined low-end with a modern edge. The active preamp adds serious punch and tonal shaping capabilities, making it ideal for funk, rock, and modern genres where clarity and aggression are key. This is a top-tier instrument for the serious working bassist.

• Nut width41.3 mm (1.63")
• Scale864 mm (34.02")
• Frets22 frets
• BodyAsh body
• FingerboardMaple fingerboard

If you want a 4-string bass with a bold look, this one is worth a close look. The ash body, spalted maple top, and flamed maple neck and fingerboard make it stand out in a crowd. It has one humbucker and an active 3-band preamp, so you get bass, mid, and treble controls, and it comes with a Mono Case gig bag.

• Nut width42.9 mm (1.69")
• Scale864 mm (34.02")
• Frets22 frets
• FingerboardEbony fingerboard

This Stingray 4 Special HH Bruleé is a serious instrument. The active electronics and humbucker pickups deliver a tight, modern low-end with plenty of growl, perfect for funk, rock, and modern pop. It’s a premium-priced bass built for players who demand performance and a striking aesthetic.

• Nut width41.3 mm (1.63")
• Scale864 mm (34.02")
• Frets22 frets
• FingerboardMaple fingerboard

This Stingray 4 H Special Jackpot is a powerhouse—the roasted maple neck feels incredible, and that single humbucker with the active preamp delivers a seriously modern, punchy tone. It's ideal for players needing a defined, articulate bass sound in rock, funk, or modern pop, and who appreciate top-tier build quality.

• Nut width42.9 mm (1.69")
• Scale864 mm (34.02")
• Frets22 frets

This Stingray 4 Special HH B.Rock is a serious contender for players seeking a modern, powerful bass with a refined feel. The roasted maple neck and active pickups offer a tight, defined tone perfect for rock, funk, and modern genres—it’s a versatile workhorse for gigging musicians and studio players who demand high performance.

• Nut width42.8 mm (1.69")
• Scale864 mm (34.02")
• Frets21 frets
• Fingerboard radius191 mm (7.52")
• Neck profileV-shape neck

This is Pino Palladino's signature StingRay – a bass built for serious groove. The neck profile and pickup voicing are instantly recognizable, offering a warm, punchy tone ideal for funk, soul, and R&B. It’s a premium-priced instrument designed for players who demand a specific, iconic sound and feel.