Music Man
CALIFORNIA HERITAGE SINCE 1974
Originally founded in 1974, Music Man built its name leading an industry revolution, introducing active electronics on its production instruments. As part of the team during the 70’s, Sterling Ball played an important role on the design and development of the iconic StingRay basses.
Officially purchasing the company in 1984, Sterling, joined later by his sons Scott and Brian, has built a team of dedicated professionals who collectively share a common goal: building the highest level of hand-crafted instruments available.
Shipping to more than 135 countries from the Central Coast of California, the brand continues to expand its reach worldwide based on the strict quality standards, innovative design and the finest craftsmanship it is known for.
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Ernie Ball Music Man Exclusive Run StingRay Special 4-String H Bass, Trans Amber, Roasted Flame Maple, Super Lightweight Ash - F90015
Player's Perspective Why did we hop on a 9+ hour (each way) train ride to go to San Luis Obispo so we could specifically select all of the woods for our exclusive run of instruments? So that you can get ash and flame maple that looks like this! AND so you can get a StingRay that only weighs... ... ... Wait for it... Under 8 lbs! Music Stor
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Ernie Ball Music Man Exclusive Run Bongo 5 HH 5-String Bass, Color Shift, Roasted Flame Maple Neck and Fretboard - F84743
Player's Perspective We are beyond excited to offer up this Exclusive Bongo beauty. In 2019, we traveled up to San Luis Obispo to visit the Ernie Ball factory. While there, we picked out woods, came up with custom finishes, and decided all of the specifications for a unique run of exclusive instruments for Music Store Live. Unique to
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Ernie Ball Music Man Exclusive Run Bongo 5 HH 5-String Bass, Color Shift, Roasted Flame Maple Neck and Fretboard - F84748
Player's Perspective We are beyond excited to offer up this Exclusive Bongo beauty. In 2019, we traveled up to San Luis Obispo to visit the Ernie Ball factory. While there, we picked out woods, came up with custom finishes, and decided all of the specifications for a unique run of exclusive instruments for Music Store Live. Unique to
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Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 5 HH 5-String Bass, Fuscia Sparkle, Matching Headstock
Player's Perspective Music Man's Bongo bass doesn't really resemble anything else on the market. For starters, the aesthetics of this bass were realized with the help of the BMW design team. So it's no wonder why this feels like a racecar under your fingers. The engine (aka pre-amp) is revved, roaring, and ready to rip, just as a well-
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Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 5 HH 5-String Bass, Aqua Sparkle, Matching Headstock
Player's Perspective Music Man's Bongo bass doesn't really resemble anything else on the market. For starters, the aesthetics of this bass were realized with the help of the BMW design team. So it's no wonder why this feels like a racecar under your fingers. The engine (aka pre-amp) is revved, roaring, and ready to rip, just as a well-
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Ernie Ball Music Man BFR Stingray Special Bass, Hades Black, Roasted Flame Maple Neck
Player's Perspective Music Store Live is proud to offer up this Ball Family Reserve StingRay Special. For those that like the darkness of the underworld, behold the Hades finish! Along with the unique finish is the beautiful roasted and figured maple neck, a bound fretboard, and block inlays which are not typically found on StingRays. The
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Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Special HH 4-String Bass, Ivory White, Roasted Maple Fretboard
Player's Perspective This bass is a modern take on a classic, yet revolutionary design. After Leo Fender's near-death experience which caused him to sell Fender to CBS, he went to work for Music Man and paired up with the late great, Mr. Thunder Thumbs himself, Louis Johnson. Together they came up with a bass that had a more pronounced hi-
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Ernie Ball Music Man BFR StingRay Special HH 4-String Bass, Dargie Delight, Ebony Fretboard
Music Man BFR StingRay Special HH Dargie Delight Finish w/ Matching Headstock Select Ash Body Maple Neck - Dargie Delight Finish Ebony Fretboard 11" Radius 1 5/8" Nut Width 2x Music Man Neodymium Humbucker Pickups Redesigned 18V 3-Band Active Preamp Volume, Low, Mid, High Controls + 5-Way Pickup Selector Scale Length 34" 22 Stainl
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Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay 5 Special HH 5-String Bass, Burnt Apple, Roasted Maple Neck and Fretboard, 9.2 lbs.
Player's Perspective This bass is a modern take on a classic, yet revolutionary design. After Leo Fender's near-death experience which caused him to sell Fender to CBS, he went to work for Music Man and paired up with the late great, Mr. Thunder Thumbs himself, Louis Johnson. Together they came up with a bass that had a more pronounced hi-mid
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Ernie Ball Music Man BFR Bongo 6 HH Limited Edition Bass, Grabber Green, Roasted Flame Maple Neck, Rosewood Fretboard
Music Man Bongo 6 HH BFR Grabber Green Finish Basswood Body Roasted Flame Maple Neck - Satin Rosewood Fretboard - White Binding - Dot Inlays 11" Radius 24 High Profile Wide Frets 2 1/4" Nut Width 34" Scale Length 2x Music Man Humbucking Pickups w/ Neodymium Magnets 4 Band Active Preamp Controls: Vol, Blend, Treble, High-Mid, Low-Mi
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Ernie Ball Music Man BFR Bongo 6 HH Limited Edition Bass, Grabber Green, Roasted Flame Maple Neck, Rosewood Fretboard, 9.5 lbs.
Music Man Bongo 6 HH BFR Grabber Green Finish Basswood Body Roasted Flame Maple Neck - Satin Rosewood Fretboard - White Binding - Dot Inlays 11" Radius 24 High Profile Wide Frets 2 1/4" Nut Width 34" Scale Length 2x Music Man Humbucking Pickups w/ Neodymium Magnets 4 Band Active Preamp Controls: Vol, Blend, Treble, High-Mid, Low-Mi
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Ernie Ball Music Man Sterling 4 H Bass, Powder Blue, Maple Fretboard
Player's Perspective This is for the bassist who wants all of that classic StingRay growl but with an even fatter sound and smaller, lighter weight body. It definitely sounds different than a traditional StingRay, but the tonal foundation is very similar. It borrows from plenty of bass designs to create one complete and unique instrum
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Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 5 HH 5-String Bass, Sky Blue, Matching Headstock, 8.2 lbs
Music Man Bongo 5 HH 5 String Bass Sky Blue - Matching Headstock Basswood Body Maple Neck (Satin) Rosewood Fretboard 11" Radius 24 High Profile Narrow Width Frets 1 5/8" Nut Width 34" Scale Length Half Moon Inlays 2x Music Man Humbucking Neodymium Pickups 4 Band Active 18V Preamp (Controls: Vol, Blend, Treble, High-Mid
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Ernie Ball Music Man Exclusive Run Bongo 5 HH 5-String Bass, Color Shift, Roasted Flame Maple Neck and Fretboard - F88217
Player's Perspective We are beyond excited to offer up this Exclusive Bongo beauty. In 2019, we traveled up to San Luis Obispo to visit the Ernie Ball factory. While there, we picked out woods, came up with custom finishes, and decided all of the specifications for a unique run of exclusive instruments for Music Store Live. Unique to
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Ernie Ball Music Man BFR Fretless Stingray Bass, Vintage Sierra Burst, Figured Roasted Maple Neck - F85549
Player's Perspective Music Store Live is proud to offer up this Ball Family Reserve StingRay Fretless bass. But this isn't just any fretless StingRay. This redefines the concept of a "lined" fretless fingerboard. This one's got lines all over the place! The flame figuring on the neck and fretboard really sets this beauty apart from anyth
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Ernie Ball Music Man BFR Fretless Stingray Bass, Vintage Sierra Burst, Figured Roasted Maple Neck - F85643
Player's Perspective Music Store Live is proud to offer up this Ball Family Reserve StingRay Fretless bass. But this isn't just any fretless StingRay. This redefines the concept of a "lined" fretless fingerboard. This one's got lines all over the place! The flame figuring on the neck and fretboard really sets this beauty apart from anything el
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Ernie Ball Music Man Short Scale Passive Stingray Bass, Raspberry Pearl, Rosewood Fretboard
Player's Perspective Fans of short scale basses, REJOICE! Music Man has taken the beloved StingRay and shortened it up! Some people like the feel of a short-scale bass because it can be a little easier to play. Others love it for the extra round and thumpy low end. But either way, it's safe to say that having this option in their offerings is goi
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Ernie Ball Music Man Short Scale Passive StingRay Bass, Raspberry Pearl, Rosewood Fretboard - F84795
Player's Perspective Fans of short scale basses, REJOICE! Music Man has taken the beloved StingRay and shortened it up! Some people like the feel of a short-scale bass because it can be a little easier to play. Others love it for the extra round and thumpy low end. But either way, it's safe to say that having this option in their offerings is goi
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Ernie Ball Music Man Short Scale Stingray Bass Guitar, Ultra Marine Blue
Player's Perspective Fans of short scale basses, REJOICE! Music Man has taken the beloved StingRay and shortened it up! Some people like the feel of a short-scale bass because it can be a little easier to play. Others love it for the extra round and thumpy low end. But either way, it's safe to say that having this option in their offerings is goi
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Ernie Ball Music Man Short Scale Passive StingRay Bass, Ultra Marine Blue, Maple Fretboard - F86154
Player's Perspective Fans of short scale basses, REJOICE! Music Man has taken the beloved StingRay and shortened it up! Some people like the feel of a short-scale bass because it can be a little easier to play. Others love it for the extra round and thumpy low end. But either way, it's safe to say that having this option in their offerings is goi