Music Man Serial Number Database

**Art and Music** · 07-05-2007, 08:57 AM

Hi everyone, I posted this in the 'pictures' and 'colors' forums, but thought this might be the best one to get some information on the bass. Sorry if I overposted this, but I'm new. Bought this from a guy a few weeks ago, my first EBMM and I am stoked!! I would call the color candy apple red metallic, but couldn't find it in the EBMM color chart. Looks brand new, plays fantastic!!!

I would like to get the basic info: color/year/wood THANKS

**Dr Stankface** · 07-05-2007, 09:10 AM

Looks like rad red to me. As far as wood, I can tell you it's a rosewood fretboard, maple neck, and ash body.

If he bought it 4 months ago, i'd guess it's either a late 06 or early 07.

Welcome to the forums!

**Dr Stankface** · 07-05-2007, 05:47 PM

IIRC, rad red is not discontinued.

**5Stringer** · 07-05-2007, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by can you hear me

Hi Dan

Thanks for that information, could I be a pain and ask if Aus was its first home? Had some headstock wear when I bought it, which was fine, got me a great price

Thanks

Phil

Phil, no problem, yes, it was originally shipped to CMC, our esteemed Australian distributor.

Dan

**5Stringer** · 07-05-2007, 06:01 PM

That is correct, Radiance Red is still an active color. This particular bass was completed on 2/23/04 and was originally sent to a GC.

And the good Dr. (Stankface) is 100% correct about the woods.

Cheers!

Dan

**jazzcrime** · 07-10-2007, 07:22 PM

Hi,
Just wondering what you could tell me about this bass:
Serial on the bridge says 50781
Here's a picture:
(the picture doesnt show the darker edges very well - but its more burstey)

**5Stringer** · 07-11-2007, 08:59 AM

jazz, this appears to be a Trans Blueburst that we used to offer on the basses. However, your serial number does not match up with that. Can you recheck it? It can be hard to see through the intonation screws and springs. on the bridge.

Dan

**jazzcrime** · 07-11-2007, 09:09 AM

that is definitely the right number: 50871, it has the blank 6 screw neckplate and blank metal battery cover. it is trans blueburst.

edit: crap, realised i got my numbers mixed around. very sorry!

**5Stringer** · 07-11-2007, 09:32 AM

Ahh, a litlle transposing of numbers never hurt anybody! Well, I guess there are times it wouldn't be good ... anyways -

Yes, that is a bit better, except now it appears the neck is not original. According to our records, this bass originally went out with a maple neck. While neck swaps (at dealers or afterward) are frowned upon, they still happen. But the finish on this is definitely Blueburst, which makes the body poplar. The completion date is 6/8/89. It went overseas but not sure to which country.

Nice bass at any rate!

Dan

**jazzcrime** · 07-11-2007, 09:39 AM

thanks dan, interesting about the neck. i'm in australia so that may've been where it was originally sent. thanks again.

**fkey** · 07-11-2007, 10:53 AM

Hi people, just got an SR5. S/N E35267.
Thanks in advance !

(just brought it home, pics will come a bit later)

**5Stringer** · 07-11-2007, 11:08 AM

fkey, welcome and congrats! Your bass was completed on 2/12/03 and shipped to our French distributor. The finish is shown as Honeyburst and rosewood fretboard.

Cool -

Dan

**fkey** · 07-11-2007, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by 5Stringer

fkey, welcome and congrats! Your bass was completed on 2/12/03 and shipped to our French distributor. The finish is shown as Honeyburst and rosewood fretboard.

Cool -

Dan

Waow, many thanks ! I confirm the finish and fretboard, and will add the black pickguard to your data

I also confirm the France area.

Cheers