The Ernie Ball Music Man Retro 70s StingRay brings back the thunderous punch, effortless playability, and unmistakable style of the original 1976 StingRay bass. With its vintage-correct details—including a three-bolt neck joint, chrome battery cover, foam mute system, and original pre-Ernie Ball headstock logo—this bass doesn’t just look the part; it plays and sounds like the real deal.
Built with an ash body and a glossy polyester finish, the Retro 70s StingRay delivers the warm yet aggressive tone that made it a favorite of legends like Louis Johnson, Tim Commerford, and Cliff Williams. The "D"-profile maple neck, 7.5" radius fingerboard, and classic Schaller open-gear tuners provide a smooth playing experience, while the vintage-style alnico humbucker and original 2-band active preamp let you dial in everything from deep, round lows to bright, snappy highs. If you’re chasing that unmistakable ‘70s StingRay vibe, this bass is as close as it gets.
Features:
Body Material: Ash
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Fingerboard Radius: 7.5"
Inlays: Black Dot
Frets: 21, Nickel Silver
Neck Profile: "D" Shape
Scale Length: 34"
Tuning Machines: Schaller Bass
Nut Width: 1.686" (Melamine)
Pickup: Vintage-Style Alnico V Music Man Humbucker
