Ernie Ball Music Man Retro 70s StingRay Bass SR4 - White

The Altitude Summary

First introduced in 1976, the StingRay quickly earned its place as one of the most iconic basses ever made—and this reissue stays true to its roots. Featuring vintage-inspired construction with premium upgrades, this instrument combines the unmistakable style and sound of the original pre-EB StingRay with modern build quality. From its polyester gloss finish to its hand-soldered preamp, every detail reflects the precision and craftsmanship Music Man is known for.

Polyester Gloss Finish

Constructed from ash and sealed in a high-gloss polyester finish, the body delivers both classic looks and durable protection.

Heritage Alnico Pickup

Outfitted with extended Alnico 5 magnets and wrapped in vintage-spec poly-nylon wire, the humbucker captures the warm, punchy tone that defined an era.

Enhanced Humbucking Performance

Designed for articulate low-end response and rich harmonic content, the pickup provides vintage tone with modern clarity.

Vintage Music Man Emblem

Features a genuine gold Music Man decal, authentically styled after the original 1970s logo.

Classic Bullet Truss Rod

A pre-EB style bullet truss rod allows precise neck relief adjustments and reinforces the StingRay’s vintage character.

Secure Neck Attachment System

Equipped with a 3-bolt chrome neck plate and micro-tilt adjustment, this system allows for accurate neck angle tuning and rock-solid connection—no shims needed.

Authentic Bridge Design

A string-through-body bridge with stainless steel saddles and classic rubber mute pads offers tonal versatility and faithful reproduction of the original StingRay bridge design.

High-Quality Preamp Construction

The 2-band EQ is built on a hand-soldered circuit board using premium components and period-correct ceramic disc capacitors, delivering warm, responsive tonal shaping.