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Just got a Bongo 4 String, Serial number F06512
Thanks for your help!
Thanks for your help!
Geri O
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Hello, I'm trying to nail down some info on this Sting Ray and I have some info to post. It appears to have been worked on by someone that had no business working on pretty much anything...
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Serial number on bridge - B012408
"Patent # 4031798 on Bridge
"March 02, 1979" located on neck heel
A "1" inside a circle is located above the date on the neck heel
There's a number in the neck pocket, but I can't make out more than a couple of digits
"Music Man" stamped on the tail of the bridge
Strings though the body.
Natural body - Appears to have no finish at all. Grain of the wood can be felt.
Maple neck.
"R" inside a circle on the peg board in the name
Black Pickguard
Non-epoxied circuit board underneath
Chrome battery pocket cover.
It may be perfectly fine, but the circuit definitely needs some work. I'm curious about the body's finish. I guess it has been stained, but very little more. I think it will be an awesome instrument when it's working properly. The black pup wire is detached (I'm ASSuming this goes to a ground somewhere) and the treble control simply spins. So it's not operational at the moment. I want to be sure of the age and details before I proceed.
Thanx for any help!
))Serial number on bridge - B012408
"Patent # 4031798 on Bridge
"March 02, 1979" located on neck heel
A "1" inside a circle is located above the date on the neck heel
There's a number in the neck pocket, but I can't make out more than a couple of digits
"Music Man" stamped on the tail of the bridge
Strings though the body.
Natural body - Appears to have no finish at all. Grain of the wood can be felt.
Maple neck.
"R" inside a circle on the peg board in the name
Black Pickguard
Non-epoxied circuit board underneath
Chrome battery pocket cover.
It may be perfectly fine, but the circuit definitely needs some work. I'm curious about the body's finish. I guess it has been stained, but very little more. I think it will be an awesome instrument when it's working properly. The black pup wire is detached (I'm ASSuming this goes to a ground somewhere) and the treble control simply spins. So it's not operational at the moment. I want to be sure of the age and details before I proceed.
Thanx for any help!
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sanderhermans
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Would like to know woods used and dob for an sr4 with serial 43712
Orangejulius3
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I too would like to know the DOB, color name, body wood, and magnet type
Sterling 4H. #f10379
Thanks
Sterling 4H. #f10379
Thanks
nervous
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Ser # E41017 Revisit
Hello, Just got this one delivered and because there is conflicting info with the answer I'd like to revisit if you would please:
Original Question: Hi, can I please get the stats on this one:
E41017, SR5Hp. Any possibility of any info beyond the build date, i.e. original color, build spec/configuration. etc?
Original Answer: Blue Pearl, June 2nd, 2004, ceramic pickup, probably a non compensated nut, aside from that the specs will be identical to what is on the website currently.
It's the color that raises the question. The attached pics is the neckplate and the bass which I believe to be Medallion Gold
Any chance the system color or info for this ser # might be incorrect?
Thank you
Hello, Just got this one delivered and because there is conflicting info with the answer I'd like to revisit if you would please:
Original Question: Hi, can I please get the stats on this one:
E41017, SR5Hp. Any possibility of any info beyond the build date, i.e. original color, build spec/configuration. etc?
Original Answer: Blue Pearl, June 2nd, 2004, ceramic pickup, probably a non compensated nut, aside from that the specs will be identical to what is on the website currently.
It's the color that raises the question. The attached pics is the neckplate and the bass which I believe to be Medallion Gold
Any chance the system color or info for this ser # might be incorrect?
Thank you
Hutton
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Just a quick post to say how much I am still enjoying my SUB4. It is the bass which is pictured on the SUB part of the database. It is a great bass and I am sure will continue to serve me well for many years to come. These USA SUBs were marvellous basses for the money!
nervous
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Can I also please get the info on E58905
Thank you
Thank you
November 24th, 1999
February 25th, 2009 Vintage Sunburst
August 8th, 2005
Hello, I'm trying to nail down some info on this Sting Ray and I have some info to post. It appears to have been worked on by someone that had no business working on pretty much anything...
Serial number on bridge - B012408
"Patent # 4031798 on Bridge
"March 02, 1979" located on neck heel
A "1" inside a circle is located above the date on the neck heel
There's a number in the neck pocket, but I can't make out more than a couple of digits
"Music Man" stamped on the tail of the bridge
Strings though the body.
Natural body - Appears to have no finish at all. Grain of the wood can be felt.
Maple neck.
"R" inside a circle on the peg board in the name
Black Pickguard
Non-epoxied circuit board underneath
Chrome battery pocket cover.
It may be perfectly fine, but the circuit definitely needs some work. I'm curious about the body's finish. I guess it has been stained, but very little more. I think it will be an awesome instrument when it's working properly. The black pup wire is detached (I'm ASSuming this goes to a ground somewhere) and the treble control simply spins. So it's not operational at the moment. I want to be sure of the age and details before I proceed.
Thanx for any help!
Unfortunately we have no information on Pre-Ernie Ball instruments. The dates on the instrument sound consistent with the other information you provided. You can also cross reference this website for more information: Home - Musicmanbass.org, Music Man, Musicman, Music Man Bass, Musicman Bass, Music Man Guitar.
December 8th, 1994, maple neck, rosewood fretboard... no info on the body. It could be ash, alder or poplar.
June 21st, 2004; Gunsmoke; Ash; Ceramic (all Sterlings are always Ceramic for the pickups)
Unfortunately we have no information on Pre-Ernie Ball instruments. You could check the heel of the neck and the neck pocket for date stamps. You can also cross reference this website for more information: Home - Musicmanbass.org, Music Man, Musicman, Music Man Bass, Musicman Bass, Music Man Guitar.
January 24th, 2012 (this bass is both active and passive)
Typo with the blue pearl. That's definitely Medallion Gold completed on June 15th, 2004
March 20th, 2002.
Dargie Delight (1st run) March 26th, 2007
March 17th, 2014-Musician's Friend
E48989 - September 23rd, 2005
F03114 - December 1st, 2004
March 25th, 2013
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