Music Man Pino Palladino Fretless StingR

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Music Man Pino Palladino Fretless StingR

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Pino Palladino Fretless StingR

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Product Info

Article Number: 619285
Model: Pino Palladino Fretless StingR
Price: $4,618.90

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This is a serious instrument for the discerning fretless player. The Palladino signature brings that signature growl and feel, with a comfortable neck and those iconic StingRay pickups delivering a warm, woody tone perfect for funk, soul, and beyond. It's a premium-priced bass, but the quality and playability are undeniable if you’re after that classic, smooth fretless vibe.

Product Description

  • Music Man Pino Palladino Fretless StingR
  • Fretless Electric Bass
  • Pino Palladino Signature model
  • Body: Poplar
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Neck profile: Asymmetrical – V on the bass side and C on the treble side
  • Fingerboard radius: 191 mm (7.5")
  • Scale: 864 mm (34")
  • Nut width: 42.8 mm (1.69")
  • Graph Tech NuBone nut
  • Pickups: Late 70s StingRay Recipe humbucker (shorter pole pieces and flush with the pickup cover) (bridge)
  • Electronics: 9 V preamp with 2-band EQ and CTS potentiometers (500k treble potentiometer)
  • Volume
  • treble and bass controls
  • 3-ply pickguard: Black / white / black
  • Pre-EB Geometry Music Man steel bridge with brass saddles and stainless steel spring mutes
  • Schaller machine heads
  • Chrome-plated hardware
  • Colour: 79 Burst
  • Includes mono case
  • Made in USA
PROS
  • • Asymmetrical neck profile offers exceptional playing comfort and ergonomics
  • • Vintage StingRay pickups deliver a warm, punchy, and articulate tone
  • • Rosewood fingerboard provides a smooth, familiar fretless feel
  • • Pre-EB Geometry bridge enhances sustain and eliminates unwanted string noise
CONS
  • • High-end price point places it out of reach for many players
  • • Rosewood fingerboard may require more frequent maintenance and oiling
  • • Limited pickup options restrict versatility for extreme genre exploration

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Key Features

Body Material Poplar
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups Late 70s StingRay Recipe humbucker
Scale Length 864 mm (34 in)
Frets Fretless
Strings Not specified, likely Music Man-approved 5-string set
Weight Approximately 11 lbs (estimated, based on similar Music Man models)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 191 mm radius is relatively flat, offering a more modern fretless experience – less pronounced curves than some vintage designs, but still retaining that characteristic slide.
Absolutely; it's a subtle but impactful change, providing a more natural feel in the hand and reducing fatigue, particularly during long gigs.
The 'Late 70s' recipe is voiced slightly warmer and rounder than current models, lacking some of the aggressive bite while retaining that signature StingRay punch.

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