Music Man Serial Number Database

**The Rodg** · 02-14-2005, 09:53 PM

Just brought this home from the local GC.

F10151 Black/Black ice PG Bongo 5 HHP

Is this "Saphire black?"

**Evil_Ernie_Ball** · 02-15-2005, 01:30 AM

26306 what year is it from ? 87 or 88 ?
http://cgi.benl.ebay.be/ws/eBayISAPI...tem=3779852992

**Rod Trussbroken** · 02-15-2005, 01:54 AM

>>>>26306 what year is it from ? 87 or 88 ?

Late 1987 (either Nov or Dec). It was around this time that a decal first appeared on the rear of the headstock ("Made in SLO Califirnia").

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**Rod Trussbroken** · 02-15-2005, 02:01 AM

>>>>Is this "Saphire black?"

My notes are that they have either Black or Sapphire Black. I don't know how to spot the difference (at this point in time).

Thanks for the Serial.

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**The Rodg** · 02-15-2005, 03:37 AM

Originally Posted by Rod Trussbroken

>>>>Is this "Saphire black?"

My notes are that they have either Black or Sapphire Black. I don't know how to spot the difference (at this point in time).

Thanks for the Serial.

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I did some research and it is "sapphire" black. The regular black is darker and not as flaky on the finish.

**dlloyd** · 02-17-2005, 07:28 AM

Originally Posted by Rod Trussbroken

>>>Can anyone tell me where the body/neck dates are ?? and if I have to separate them .. is there anything I should be careful about when I do ??

The dates are located on the back of the neck at the heel and in the body pocket where the neck fits. The neck has to be removed to view them.

Looks like this on a newer stingray...

(Don't know if that's any help)

**Moondog** · 02-17-2005, 03:24 PM

That's a beautiful neck pocket.
Is that a trans gold? would like to see
more of that bass if it is.

**Moondog** · 02-17-2005, 04:05 PM

That's a sweet bass DAve - I guess I was too busy
trying to post pics of my bass in that other thread
& missed your beauty. Looks like one piece body?

**Rod Trussbroken** · 02-17-2005, 04:37 PM

dlloyd...

Have you posted the serial number...if you have, I can't find it.

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**dlloyd** · 02-17-2005, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by Rod Trussbroken

dlloyd...

Have you posted the serial number...if you have, I can't find it.

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Yep, it's on the list...

Yeah, okay... I got a bit carried away with the camera

E25362

(I'll delete a couple of these posts... they're cluttering this thread a bit)

**Tom F** · 02-20-2005, 10:02 PM

Finally changed the strings on my Bongo and took it apart:

It's Graphite Pearl/Black Ice/5 String/HH

Serial #
F12176

Body date:
OCT 12 2004

W/O #
5274432

BLD #
162 07 22 14

**Rod Trussbroken** · 02-20-2005, 11:47 PM

Thanks on the Bongo 5

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**flak44** · 02-22-2005, 06:59 AM

SR4 autumn red burst sprakle E22984. I thinks it 2002 do you know the month?

thanks in advance

**Rod Trussbroken** · 02-22-2005, 11:27 PM

>>>>I thinks it 2002 do you know the month?

It should be May 2001.

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**Joshua** · 02-23-2005, 07:22 AM

Originally Posted by Joshua

Well, what the heck. E43143, bought new (supposedly just built) 10/04. 2 band SR, natural finish, black pg (originally tort as I was told), maple fingerboard.

Gav - should I see mine there? I searched and couldn't find it...