Music Man Serial Number Database

**roballanson** · 05-01-2007, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by 5Stringer

Yes, the best information I can find indicates that this was the only one shipped of its kind to the UK, at least through proper means.

Dan

Yes we have a couple of those dealers in this fair isle....

Thanks for confirming that one.....nice to know....

**ernval** · 05-01-2007, 11:59 AM

Hello! I just purchased the 2006 LE four string Stingray HH - what a stunner! Hat's off the EB staff for this one - looks and sounds amazing!

Need a birthdate - serial number E54883

Thanks!

Ernest

**diptixon** · 05-01-2007, 12:26 PM

Hi, am the current and original owner of StingRay bass serial number B015910; I purchased the bass new in 1980 (I believe) at Gracin's Music in Hempstead, NY (at the age of 16, with the paper route money I'd saved up - about $450 with gig bag, I think). It was originally natural w/ maple board but I had it refinished white a few years later. Do you have any add'l build info on the bass..?
Thanks, Danny

**5Stringer** · 05-01-2007, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by ernval

Hello! I just purchased the 2006 LE four string Stingray HH - what a stunner! Hat's off the EB staff for this one - looks and sounds amazing!

Need a birthdate - serial number E54883

Thanks!

Ernest

Ernest, congrats on your new bass! This one left the factory on 12/19/06. It was shipped to The Perfect Bass in Baton Rouge, LA. Sweet!

Dan

**5Stringer** · 05-01-2007, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by diptixon

Hi, am the current and original owner of StingRay bass serial number B015910; I purchased the bass new in 1980 (I believe) at Gracin's Music in Hempstead, NY (at the age of 16, with the paper route money I'd saved up - about $450 with gig bag, I think). It was originally natural w/ maple board but I had it refinished white a few years later. Do you have any add'l build info on the bass..?
Thanks, Danny

Danny, we have very little info on pre-EB StingRays. Rod Trussbroken's website is an excellent source for all things Music Man, but particularly pre-EB stuff as he has put a lot of time in researching about his favorite instruments (was that enough of a plug, Gav?

). Here is the website: Home - Musicmanbass.org, Musicman Bass.org, Musicman Bass

Official disclaimer: "This website is not maintained, monitored, nor officially endorsed by Ernie Ball Music Man Company or its employees" Anyway - have fun!

Gav, you want to weigh in here?

Dan

**Cory T** · 05-01-2007, 03:29 PM

My new Trans Green SR5 is serial #E08603
Whats my DOB?

**5Stringer** · 05-01-2007, 05:07 PM

Cory, your lovely Trans Green StingRay 5 was completed on 6/29/99 and was originally shipped to mega-dealer Royal Music in Brooklyn, New York. Cool color - I used to have one in this color but I sold it to a buddy who fell in love with it.

Dan

**Rod Trussbroken** · 05-02-2007, 02:39 AM

Originally Posted by diptixon

Hi, am the current and original owner of StingRay bass serial number B015910; I purchased the bass new in 1980 (I believe) at Gracin's Music in Hempstead, NY (at the age of 16, with the paper route money I'd saved up - about $450 with gig bag, I think). It was originally natural w/ maple board but I had it refinished white a few years later. Do you have any add'l build info on the bass..?
Thanks, Danny

Hey Danny.

Records of Pre-EB Bass serials don't exist.

A given serial number can usually give an idea as to vintage but serials aren't necessarily in chronological order.

All that can be said at this stage is that your Bass is probably a 1979 or 1980.

Other features of the instrument may be helpful. For example, a 4 bolt neck may suggest 1980 rather than 1979. Similarly, a top-load bridge (strings don't go through the body) may suggest 1980 rather than 1979. However, the 3 bolt neck and and string-through-body bridge extended into 1980 also.

Unfortunately, the only way to accurately date your Bass is to remove the neck in order to view the dates on both the neck heel and in the body pocket.

If you choose to remove the neck then I strongly suggest you have a luthier do it for you as you may damage the instrument.

**ROON** · 05-02-2007, 02:40 AM

Still waiting on a DOB for my 'Ray, serial E57785.

Thanks,

Josh

**Aussie Mark** · 05-02-2007, 03:14 AM

Originally Posted by Rod Trussbroken

If you choose to remove the neck then I strongly suggest you have a luthier do it for you as you may damage the instrument.

A fair disclaimer, Gav, but isn't that similar to having an electrician change a light bulb?

**Rod Trussbroken** · 05-02-2007, 05:01 AM

Originally Posted by Aussie Mark

A fair disclaimer, Gav, but isn't that similar to having an electrician change a light bulb?

Perhaps. But I can think of two possible pitfalls for some one removing and replacing a neck for the first time.

**5Stringer** · 05-02-2007, 07:50 AM

Originally Posted by ROON

Still waiting on a DOB for my 'Ray, serial E57785.

Thanks,

Josh

Josh, sorry if I left you out. Your black StingRay was completed on 1/23/07 and shipped to our Australian distributor. Congrads on your new bass!

Dan

**Pernacchio** · 05-02-2007, 09:27 AM

Hi! I'm new to this forum. I've bought a new Sting Ray about a month ago,here in Italy. It's natural,with maple fingerboard,3 EQ,white pickguard. The serial number is: E50821. I need a date of birthday.

Thanks

**diptixon** · 05-02-2007, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by Rod Trussbroken

Hey Danny.

Records of Pre-EB Bass serials don't exist.

A given serial number can usually give an idea as to vintage but serials aren't necessarily in chronological order.

All that can be said at this stage is that your Bass is probably a 1979 or 1980.

Other features of the instrument may be helpful. For example, a 4 bolt neck may suggest 1980 rather than 1979. Similarly, a top-load bridge (strings don't go through the body) may suggest 1980 rather than 1979. However, the 3 bolt neck and and string-through-body bridge extended into 1980 also.

Unfortunately, the only way to accurately date your Bass is to remove the neck in order to view the dates on both the neck heel and in the body pocket.

If you choose to remove the neck then I strongly suggest you have a luthier do it for you as you may damage the instrument.

Rod T., it's a 3-bolt w/ Micro Tilt, strings thru body, chrome dome knobs, black guard... now that you mention it, am pretty sure I removed the neck once many years ago and saw a date in the neck pocket and another date on the heel.
I was wondering about an assembly date and was unaware that there were no records pre-EB... interesting...
I'll be careful...

Will try to post some pix soon too...
thanks, danny

**5Stringer** · 05-02-2007, 04:23 PM

Originally Posted by Pernacchio

Hi! I'm new to this forum. I've bought a new Sting Ray about a month ago,here in Italy. It's natural,with maple fingerboard,3 EQ,white pickguard. The serial number is: E50821. I need a date of birthday.

Thanks

Hey Pernacchio, congratulations on your new StingRay and welcome to the Forum! Your baby was completed on 01/31/06.

Dan