Certificate of Authenticity

[bassplayer125]

Hi folks.... I just bought a new Stingray5 a couple weeks ago. Should I have gotten a Certificate of Authenticity? I bought it new thru Guitar Center. Can I get another if I didnt get one? Thanks, much appreciated.

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

As far as I know, the regular instruments do not come with a certificate. The Ball Family Reserves might, but I am not sure as I do not own one.

 

[mmbassplayer]

My Ball Family Reserve Stingray was the only instrument i ever received with one. JOSH

 

[Big Poppa]

Only BFR's get the cert

 

[adouglas]

Don't worry… it's got Big Poppa DNA in it.

All the authenticity you ever need.

 

[JeffreyB]

I bought this guitar from Safe Haven music… it’s obviously a Steve Morse HH BFR, and I didn’t get the certificate. I kindly wrote to customer service asking if there was only way I could get a copy or duplicate of the Cert. Nope.
Wow… no explanation, no offer to help or even verify when it was built, which number, etc. I’ve spent over $20,000 on Music Man Instruments over the years. I was very active on this forum and worked for a dealer for a few years where I passionately supported and sold their instruments.
I’m Extremely disappointed, to say the least.

 

[mynan]

You bought a used guitar that's 8 years old. A lot could happen in all that time. Not sure how you could possibly expect them to certify it's authenticity.

 

[strummer]

Hey JeffreyB, I understand what you mean, having recently been in the same position (other brand, cert was kept in case, bass shipped with another case, cert now gone), but I decided to try and not put energy into the mess up, and it actually worked (much to my surprise).
So play and enjoy that badass guitar, knowing it is indeed the genuine deal!

 

[JeffreyB]

You bought a used guitar that's 8 years old. A lot could happen in all that time. Not sure how you could possibly expect them to certify it's authenticity.

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A lot could happen in that time? Like what, It’s fake now? That makes no sense whatsoever.
But thanks for your most valuable insight.

 

[mynan]

A lot could happen in that time? Like what, It’s fake now? That makes no sense whatsoever.
But thanks for your most valuable insight.

Right, bc no one ever modifies their instruments