Music Man Retro '70S Stingray Bass - White - Ml
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A Tribute to Music Man's Golden Years
The Retro '70s StingRay is designed as a faithful reinterpretation of Music Man's flagship bass, incorporating the aesthetic codes and iconic construction features of the decade: glossy polyester finish, 1970s-style logo, 3-bolt maple neck with micro-tilt and "bullet" truss rod adjustment. It is aimed at those who want vintage character without sacrificing modern, consistent manufacturing ready for both stage and studio.
For Which Bassists and Styles?
Ideal for intermediate to advanced bassists seeking a 4-string bass with an "old school" feel and a punchy attack. Its DNA fits perfectly with styles where the bass must hold the mix with authority: funk, rock, disco, pop, and R&B. The bridge mute pads add versatility for rounder, more percussive vintage-style grooves.
The Sound
The ash body provides a quick response, firm lows, and strong projection, while the maple neck and fingerboard enhance attack and precision, with present highs and a midrange that "speaks" easily. The Alnico humbucking pickup (long Alnico 5 magnets, vintage spirit) delivers a full, muscular sound rich in harmonics, with a tone ideal for cutting through a mix. The 3-control electronics (volume, treble, bass) allow you to go from a snappy, edgy sound to a rounder, deeper foundation, and the string-through-body setup promotes solid sustain. The adjustable mute pads let you control decay and achieve a very convincing mechanical "palm-mute."
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay within original specifications, opt for a set of Ernie Ball Super Slinky Bass #2834 strings in 45-65-80-100. For routine maintenance, a microfiber cloth and a tuner are perfectly suited for daily use.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | H | Electronics | Active |
| Left handed | No | Electroacoustic | No |
| Strings | Steel | Color | White |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 21 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed | ||
| Model | Retro '70s StingRay Bass | Inlays | Black Dot |
| Body Wood | ash | Neck Finish | glossy polyester |
| Body Finish | glossy polyester | Neck Tint | slight yellow tint |
| Scale Length | 34" / 864 mm | Tuners | Schaller Bass |
| Radius | 7.5" / 190.5 mm | Neck Attachment | 3-bolt neck plate with micro-tilt adjustment |
| Frets | 21 (nickel silver) | Bridge | Pre-EB Geometry Music Man chrome, steel bridge plate with vintage stainless steel saddles |
| Nut Width | 4.86 cm / 48.6 mm (1-11/16") at nut; 63.5 cm / 635 mm (2-1/2") at last fret | Controls | volume, treble, bass |
| Neck Wood | maple | Pickup | vintage-style Alnico humbucking with long Alnico 5 magnets, originally wound with single poly-nylon wire |
| Fingerboard | maple | ||
Questions frequently asked
What sound does the Music Man Retro '70S Stingray Bass offer?
The Alnico 5 humbucking pickup with long magnets delivers a sharp attack, tight lows, and rich harmonic content. The volume, treble, and bass controls allow emphasizing snap or thickening the low-end foundation.
Is this bass suitable for funk and rock?
This model suits funk, rock, disco, pop, and R&B genres, where its ash body and maple fingerboard favor a quick response. The humbucking pickup provides the necessary presence to hold its place in a mix.
What is the neck profile and scale length?
The maple neck has a 34-inch (864 mm) scale length, 21 frets, and a 7.5-inch (190.5 mm) radius. Its width is 48.6 mm at the nut and reaches 63.5 mm at the last fret. The three-bolt neck joint includes a micro-tilt adjustment.
Are the bridge mute pads adjustable?
Adjustable mute pads at the bridge allow controlling the note decay and achieving a rounder, more percussive response.
What strings are recommended for this 4-string StingRay?
An Ernie Ball Super Slinky Bass #2834 set with gauges 45-65-80-100 is recommended to stay within the specified parameters. The through-body stringing contributes to sustain. The installed strings are steel.
