Dating Question

[J Romano]

Hi All, new here. I have a fretless sting ray that I can't find a serial number on. When I bought it at GC used they said it was born some time in the 90's according to the guy who traded it in. There is no serial number on the neck plate and none on the head stock. The original bridge was replaced with I believe a Schaller type roller bridge. The only thing I can figure is that it may have been on the original bridge. Might this be correct? Is there any other way of trying to figure out the number? By the way, just brought a MM BFR Sterling Trans Black Quilt. Awesome!!!!! Has what looks like a dragon face in the quilt at center......

 

[Caca de Kick]

Yeah, the serials were on the bridge, if it's old enough.

You can always remove the neck to see date stamps.

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

The serial was on the bridge and unfortunately it's lost.

 

[Chuck B]

Welcome aboard

 

[Manfloozy]

Dating question

ALWAYS buy on the first date.... and some place a little classy...



What Gav and the others said, it was stamped on the bridge.

Welcome aboard and nice choices! We'd love to see pictures whenever you get w chance too!

 

[J Romano]

Thanks that was what I was afraid of. At work now at the hospital, will try to post some pictures tonight when I get home. Thanks for the help .

P

 

[MrMusashi]

you know.. rod trussbroken has an excellent site with lots of information on vintage musicman basses.

go here and have a look. might help you date your components
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