Music Man Pricing

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#1
Here's a central place for everyone to see pricing on currently available Music Man basses and options!

The prices posted here are "List" prices. Dealers are required to advertise MM products for at least 70% of List, but they are free to sell at whatever price they like in private negotiations.

Every Music Man instrument is defined by a 5-part code called a Build Number. The Build Number takes this form:

MMM-CC-NN-PP-Q

where:
MMM = Model Code
CC = Color Code
NN = Neck Code
PP = Pickguard Code
Q = Quantity

This first post will just cover the available model numbers. I'll follow up with additional posts regarding the other codes.

All of the following models ship in cases, and the case is included in the price!.

StingRay Models
110 StingRay - 3EQ: $2350
130 StingRay - 2EQ: $2300
114 StingRay - HH: $2450
111 StingRay - 3EQ - piezo: $2725
116 StingRay - HS: $2450
210 StingRay - 3EQ - LH: $2450
150 StingRay 5: $2500
151 StingRay 5 - piezo: $2900
154 StingRay 5 - HH: $2650
250 StingRay 5 - LH: $2600
156 StingRay 5 - HS: $2650

StingRay Neck Through Models
102 StingRay - 3EQ: $2820
103 StingRay - HH: $2920
104 StingRay - HS: $2920
105 StingRay - 2EQ: $2770
202 StingRay 5: $3070
203 StingRay 5 - HH: $3170
204 StingRay 5 - HS: $3170

Classic Collection
120 StingRay Classic: $2820
215 StingRay 5 Classic: $3070
275 Sterling Classic: $2720
101 Classic Sabre: $2920

Sterling Models
170 Sterling: $2300
171 Sterling - piezo: $2675
174 Sterling - HH: $2400
270 sterling LH: $2400
176 Sterling HS: $2400
190 Sterling 5 - H: $2450
196 Sterling 5 - HS: $2600
194 Sterling 5 - HH: $2600

Big Al Models
940 Big Al Bass SSS: $2400
942 Big Al Bass H: $2300
945 Big Al 5 SSS: $2650
947 Big Al 5 H: $2550

Bongo Models
140 Bongo 4 - H: $2350
141 Bongo 4 - H - piezo: $2725
142 Bongo 4 - HH: $2450
143 Bongo 4 - HH - piezo: $2850
144 Bongo 4 - HS: $2450
145 Bongo 4 - HS - piezo: $2850
240 Bongo 4 - H - LH: $2450
242 Bongo 4 - HH - LH: $2550
244 Bongo 4 - HS - LH: $2550
160 Bongo 5 H: $2500
161 Bongo 5 H - piezo: $2950
162 Bongo 5 HH: $2625
163 Bongo 5 HH - piezo: $3075
164 Bongo 5 HS: $2625
165 Bongo 5 HS - piezo: $3075
260 Bongo 5 H - LH: $2575
262 Bongo 5 HH - LH: $2675
264 Bongo 5 HS - LH: $2675
180 Bongo 6 H: $2750
182 Bongo 6 HH: $2900
184 Bongo 6 HS: $2900

Reflex Models
230 Reflex - H: $2750
232 Reflex - HH: $2850
234 Reflex - HSS: $2950
235 Reflex - 5 - H: $3000
237 Reflex - 5 - HH: $3150
239 Reflex - 5 - HSS: $3250

The Game Changer Models
282 Reflex - HH: $3250
 
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Next up are the color codes. This is tricky to show, it's really a matrix where certain colors are available only on certain models. Some colors are an upcharge, and the List Price is called out where appropriate.

01 Black (ALL)
02 White (StingRay, Sterling, NT StingRay, Big Al, Reflex)
05 Saphire Black (StingRay, Sterling, NT StingRay, Bongo, Big Al)
11 Blue Pearl (StingRay, Sterling, NT StingRay, Bongo, Big Al)
21 Candy Red (StingRay, Sterling, NT StingRay, Big Al)
50 Translucent Red (StingRay, Sterling)
53 Translucent Gold (StingRay, Sterling)
56 Translucent Blue (Classic StingRay, Classic Sterling, Classic Sabre)
66 Stealth Black +$250 (StingRay, Sterling, Bongo)
SC Stealth Charcoal +$250 (StingRay, Sterling, Bongo)
SW Stealth Pearl +$250 (StingRay, Sterling, Bongo)
SH Stealth Crimson +$250 (StingRay, Sterling, Bongo)
70 Honey Burst +$100 (StingRay, Sterling, Classic StingRay, Classic Sterling, Classic Sabre)
71 Vintage Burst +$125 (StingRay, Sterling, NT StingRay, Classic StingRay, NT StingRay, Classic Sterling, Classic Sabre, Big Al)
73 Tobacco Burst +$100 (StingRay, Sterling, NT StingRay)
74 Cherry Burst +$100 (StingRay, Sterling)
75 Black Cherry Burst +$100 (StingRay, Sterling, NT StingRay)
76 Pacific Blue Burst +$100 (StingRay, Sterling, NT StingRay, Classic StingRay, Classic Sterling, Classic Sabre, Reflex)
90 Natural +$150 (StingRay, Sterling)
TG Tangerine Pearl (StingRay, Sterling, Bongo, Big Al, Reflex)
SB Sky Blue (StingRay, Sterling, Bongo, Big Al)
SS Silver Sparkle (StingRay, Sterling, NT StingRay, Bongo, Big Al)
RC Classic Red (Classic StingRay, Classic Sterling, Bongo)
CN Classic Natural +$150 (Classic StingRay, Classic Sterling, Bongo)
 
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And here are the neck codes. Once again - this should really be presented in a matrix, but I'll try my best with text:

10 Maple (StingRay, Sterling, Big Al)
11 Maple, Matching Headstock +$200 (StingRay, Sterling, Big Al, Reflex, Game Changer Reflex)
13 Maple, Birdseye (Classic StingRay, Classic Sterling, Classic Sabre)
14 Maple, Flame (Classic StingRay, Classic Sterling, Classic Sabre)
15 Rosewood, Birdseye (Classic StingRay, Classic Sterling, Classic Sabre)
16 Rosewood, Flame (Classic StingRay, Classic Sterling, Classic Sabre)
20 Rosewood (StingRay, Sterling, NT StingRay, Big Al)
21 Rosewood, Matching Headstock (StingRay, Sterling, Big Al, Reflex, Game Changer Reflex)
22 Bongo Rosewood Matching (Bongo)
30 Lined Fretless (StingRay, Sterling, Big Al)
31 Lined Fretless, Matching Headstock +$200 (StingRay, Sterling, Big Al, Reflex)
33 Bongo Lined Fretless (Bongo)
40 Unlined Fretless (StingRay, Sterling, Big Al)
41 Inlined, Matching Headstock +$200 (StingRay, Sterling, Big Al, Reflex)
43 Bongo Unlined Fretless (Bongo)
64 Stealth Ebony (StingRay, Sterling)
73 Stealth Unlined Ebony Fretless (StingRay, Sterling)
74 Stealth Lined Ebony Fretless (StingRay, Sterling)

SLO Special / Available only on StingRay 4
43 Slo Special Stealth Ebony
22 Slo Special Lined Fretless
23 Slo Special Lined Matching +$200
24 Slo Special Unlined Fretless
25 Slo Special Unlined Matching +$200
60 Slo Special Maple
60 Slo Special Maple Matching +$200
90 Slo Special Rosewood
90 Slo Special Rosewood Matching +$200
SL Slo Special Stealth, Lined Ebony
SS Slo Special Stealth, Unlined Ebony
 
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Last up are the Pickguard Codes. Assuming Qty always = 1 for special orders. :) But, hey, if you want to order 5 of the same thing, just say the word! LOL

00 No Pickguard (Reflex, Game Changer Reflex)
01 Black (StingRay, Sterling, NT StingRay, Classic StingRay, Classic Sterling, Classic Sabre, Bongo, Big Al)
02 White (StingRay, Sterling, NT StingRay, Classic StingRay, Classic Sterling, Classic Sabre, Bongo, Big Al)
03 Shell +$50 (StingRay, Sterling, NT StingRay, Classic StingRay, Classic Sterling, Classic Sabre, Bongo, Big Al)
04 Black Pearloid +$50 (StingRay, Sterling, NT StingRay, Bongo, Big Al)
05 White Pearloid +$50 (StingRay, Sterling, NT StingRay, Bongo, Big Al)
09 Vintage White Pearloid +$50 (StingRay, Sterling, NT StingRay, Bongo, Big Al)
P2 Stealth Black - with Stealth color option only (StingRay, Sterling, NT StingRay, Bongo)
W1 Black w/ White Pickup Cover (Classic StingRay, Classic Sterling)
W2 White w/ White Pickup Cover (Classic StingRay, Classic Sterling)
 
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I know this thread is older but I'm looking for info on a bass I just picked up.

My color code doesn't match anything listed and after the last set of numbers (pickguard) there are two sets of letters. Is there anywhere to obtain this info?

Thank you!!
 
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170 = Sterling
43 = unknown color
20 = RW fingerboard
05 = White Pearloid pickguard
CS = standard case
CR = chrome hardware

I hunted through the price lists I have (2015-2021), and I couldn't find any mention of the color code 43. Sorry, I'm not sure what that is. You can probably call Ernie Ball and they could tell you.
 
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RocketMusic said:
170 = Sterling
43 = unknown color
20 = RW fingerboard
05 = White Pearloid pickguard
CS = standard case
CR = chrome hardware

I hunted through the price lists I have (2015-2021), and I couldn't find any mention of the color code 43. Sorry, I'm not sure what that is. You can probably call Ernie Ball and they could tell you.
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I really appreciate your help. It's an 04 and it's a red with sparkle in it. It's very very nice. I just wanted to know what they called it.
 
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FenderBass71 said:
Is there any information available on the quantity StingRay5 made by year? Possibly color?
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EBMM does not provide production numbers unless it is a limited run where they explicitly state XXXX are being made. There is an EBMM forum separate from Talkbass that is full of extremely knowledge people that may be able to help out if you ask kindly. Just don't mention anything about modding a Stingray or replacing he knobs on a Bongo.
 
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Here's a few more color codes for the Classic Stingray 5

84 Lake Tahoe Blue
CC Classic Candy (red?)
ED Eldorado Gold
RB Retro Burst
Taken from an old screenshot of the EBMM website
SC5 Specs..jpg
 
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RocketMusic said:
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currently availàble Music Man basses and options
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More observation than complaint, but seeing that list and remembering the website, a lot has changed in 7 years. There are no real options anymore. Body Colour/Fingerboard/Hardware combinations are now fixed in 'schemes' so you can't even mix and match. So 'x' colour only comes with 'y' neck and 'z' hardware. Half of the 9 StingRay schemes are going to have limited or niche appeal, and the Sterling bass comes in just two (terrible, IMHO) colours. If I want a maple fingerboard my colour options are 1 (red) for Sterling or 3 (black, white burst or green burst) for a StingRay. There are no factory fretless instruments (BFR only). In that 2015 list it was possible to get lined or unlined fretless fingerboards on pretty much any instrument. It's a pretty sad state of affairs, IMHO. YMMV.
 
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Yeah, compared to G&L, Music Man always felt constrained in their options. Sounds like that has only gotten worse since I stopped being a Music Man dealer. Sorry to hear that.

Even with the most basic options.... I never got why they can paint one model in a certain color, but that color is not available on other models. I'm sure it makes sense to somebody at Music Man for whatever reason, but it's very frustrating from the outside. And it kills the emotional element of dreaming up your ideal instrument, which is a huge part of buying & selling $2,000+ instruments. Turning luxury items into SKU's/commodities seems like a mistake to me.

Of course, I still wish I had this fretless Stingray that arrived right before they redesigned the Stingray in 2018. That was an incredible bass that I had all but purchased in my own mind... until somebody came along and bought it. I slept on that one too long.
 
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RocketMusic said:
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Of course, I still wish I had this fretless Stingray that arrived right before they redesigned the Stingray in 2018. That was an incredible bass that I had all but purchased in my own mind... until somebody came along and bought it. I slept on that one too long.
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I've missed far to many over the years, but I jumped on the '91 fretless SR4 in my avatar the second I found it, so at least that is no longer a problem for me.
 
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