Can't find my serial number

[Underpass]

Good morning, I'm from Italy and I'm new of this forum.
I bought a second-hand Music Man 4str Sting Ray in 1997 and now I would like to know when it was made.
But, first of all, I ought to find the serial number. My question is: where is the serial number supposed to be on the bass?
Thanks in advance.

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

Welcome to the Forum.

The serial number will be on the bridge between the saddles and the tail of the bridge. The serial moved to the neck plate in 1998.

 

[Underpass]

Thanks for the answer.
The only number, carved in the bridge, seems to be: 49165. Does it make sense?

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

>>>>The only number, carved in the bridge, seems to be: 49165. Does it make sense?

That would make it a March/April 1996 Bass

Any pics?

 

[Underpass]

Thank you, it is quite old, but I thought it was even older - it was nearly new when I bought it.
I take a very crappy picture of it with my cellular phone... How can I send it to you?

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

You could probably put it in the "Picture Gallery" sticky thread at top but if you have problems, send it to me here:

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