Could have been switched. If the screws for the plate are over tightened, it can cause the plate to crack and or break. You could take the neck off and see if there is a date written/stamped on the underside.
Glenn |B)
DrKev
Moderator
Also there are errors in the database. Not common but I get the impression that they are more common with older instruments (which makes sense as the computer stuff has changed system possibly a few times since then). I'd not be too worried about it. Can you post photos?
johnnyboogie
Well-known member
Yiu can adjust the file size!!
TripHazard
Well-known member
Use a photo host like Flickr and just post a link here or embed code
It is, and thanks. There’s a chip in the paint at the top front that you can’t see in the picture because it’s against the case. I’m gonna check into getting it fixed but I don’t have high hopes for it. Not a huge deal although it does bother me. But it plays great and sounds great and those are the important things
DrKev
Moderator
What a beauty! Congratulations!
xjbebop
Well-known member
1) Welcome to the ALOC!
2) That's a beauty! Congrats!
3) I've seen a couple of cases of the s/n being inaccurate on older models myself...
4) The older, well played models just have more mojo...
2) That's a beauty! Congrats!
3) I've seen a couple of cases of the s/n being inaccurate on older models myself...
4) The older, well played models just have more mojo...
Got a reply from MusicMan customer service:
From me...
Hi, I bought a used Albert Lee guitar serial number 97685, and I’m a bit confused about a couple of things. First, your database says that number relates to a 96 Silhouette Special. Second, there is no battery compartment for the silent circuit. Can you shed any light on these things? I would appreciate whatever help you can offer. Thank you
Their reply....
Jim
Thanks for playing Music Man! When we input that serial number we see an Albert Lee Pinkburst completed on April 11th, 1996.
That being said, the silent circuit didn't get to the Albert Lee until 2001. It is normal that your guitar does not have a battery box to support the silent circuit.
Great guitar!
Best Regards,
Music Man Customer Service Team
From me...
Hi, I bought a used Albert Lee guitar serial number 97685, and I’m a bit confused about a couple of things. First, your database says that number relates to a 96 Silhouette Special. Second, there is no battery compartment for the silent circuit. Can you shed any light on these things? I would appreciate whatever help you can offer. Thank you
Their reply....
Jim
Thanks for playing Music Man! When we input that serial number we see an Albert Lee Pinkburst completed on April 11th, 1996.
That being said, the silent circuit didn't get to the Albert Lee until 2001. It is normal that your guitar does not have a battery box to support the silent circuit.
Great guitar!
Best Regards,
Music Man Customer Service Team
beej
Moderator
I just pumped that S/N into the online too- it came up AL SSS as well.
That is a great guitar! I have a pinkburst from 1994 and love it. (Though I added a Silent Circuit to it myself.)
That is a great guitar! I have a pinkburst from 1994 and love it. (Though I added a Silent Circuit to it myself.)
Yeah I saw that, I'm thinking they changed it manually after their conversation with me. I had tried it several times before I emailed them and it kept saying it was a SILHOUETTE SPECIAL MAPLE SSS STND
beej
Moderator
Yeah, I'm sure you're right.
