Music Man Serial Number Database

[williamvalentim]

Sting Ray 5
Serial e69462

 

[MOONMAN54]

that's the serial number on my bridge

 

[Bert]

that's the serial number on my bridge

Could be an early Ernie Ball from 1986 - its not in their database.

examples:
B023734... 1986. Rosewood 4 bolt neck. Trans Logo on headstock.
B023789... Neck and body dated 1986. 2 Band EQ. Trans logo. No decal on rear of headstock. "Ernie Ball" on headstock logo.
B023798... 1986. Seafoam Green with Maple. White pg. 2 Band EQ. Trans logo. No decal on rear of headstock.

 

[wekonge]

This one isn't coming up in the database, is there any chance the serial number could be something different?



This one isn't coming up in the database, is there any chance the serial number could be something different?

that is the correct serial number on neckplate G02596. does this mean it is a fake?
guitar is a supposedly a blue EBMM AXIS EX released in japan and made just after EVH left EBMM and before the AXIS branded guitar came out.

 

[pjyjoun]

Chasing the DOB for my Stingray 4 (E24219)

 

[Joel]

Hi I was wondering if you could help me with the DOB of my 5 string ernie ball music man stingray 'E48357'. Any information would be great.Thank you

This StingRay 5 was completed on August 11th, 2005. The color is Translucent Orange with the Rosewood fretboard. It was originally shipped to Strings & Things.

Sting Ray 5
Serial e69462

This StingRay 5 was completed on December 2nd, 2008. The color is Black with the Rosewood fretboard. It was originally shipped to Counts Bros Music.

that's the serial number on my bridge

Thanks for checking. As Bert mentioned, it's most likely an early one from 1986. The serial number database didn't come around until the late 1980s after Ernie Ball took over the company. The earliest serial number I've seen in the database is from 1987, but the StingRay began production under the Ernie Ball Music Man name in 1984 so there are a few years we don't have production records for. There may be a date in the neck pocket, on the neck heel or in the pickup cavity that will give you an idea of the production time. You can also compare to similar serial number on the http://musicmanbass.org/mycustompage0053.htm website. Sorry we don't have more information for you.

Could be an early Ernie Ball from 1986 - its not in their database.

examples:
B023734... 1986. Rosewood 4 bolt neck. Trans Logo on headstock.
B023789... Neck and body dated 1986. 2 Band EQ. Trans logo. No decal on rear of headstock. "Ernie Ball" on headstock logo.
B023798... 1986. Seafoam Green with Maple. White pg. 2 Band EQ. Trans logo. No decal on rear of headstock.

Thanks Bert!

that is the correct serial number on neckplate G02596. does this mean it is a fake?
guitar is a supposedly a blue EBMM AXIS EX released in japan and made just after EVH left EBMM and before the AXIS branded guitar came out.

Thanks for getting back with that information. The Axis EX models were never inputed into our serial number database. We shipped the bodies, necks & parts to Kanda Shokai (our Japanese distributor) to assemble, setup and sell these in Japan. They are authentic from our factory, but setup by Kanda Shokai so the serial numbers were never inputed into the database.

Chasing the DOB for my Stingray 4 (E24219)

This StingRay 3EQ was completed on July 31st, 2001. The color is Translucent Gold with the Maple neck & matching headstock. It was originally shipped to Sojin Co. Inc.

 

[aetheldrea]

Hi, Looking for DOB for Stingray Classic B052559, Thanks!

 

[Chris310878]

Hi, please could you tell me about a Stingray 4, the number is E47720? Thank you!

 

[cside]

Looking to buy a pre-owned bass, wanted to get specs from the serial number

Stingray5 HH - Stealth Black
Serial: E93243

 

[trunkshope6]

I have a sterling i would like to know the year of manufacture its, f00003

 

[mindwell]

Howdy. I may have asked previously but I couldn't find the answer on the thread. Look for info on an unlined fretless Sterling 5 in Black Cherry Burst with matching headstock: F25871.

 

[Bsimpson]

Hi. I'm new to the forum and hoping that I am doing this properly. I recently obtained a used Ernie Ball Music Man bass. I wanted to know when it was made. The serial number is: D 06067. Thank you!

 

[skull2k]

I have a Black Cherry Burst Stingray with the serial number E44702. I would like to new when it was made.

Thanks.

 

[skull2k]

I am looking to purchase a Music Man Stingray Classic with the serial number B058199. Could you please provide the production date for this bass?
Thanks

 

[Michael Murphy]

Hey Joel!

I finally scored a BFR redwood-top Stingray 4! Serial # E55991. Would love to know the DOB and any other details you have on this one.

Also, please, info on a 25th Anniversary HSS 5-string, #F26026, with rosewood fingerboard. Details on this one, too, please?

Thanks!

 

[Joel]

Hi, Looking for DOB for Stingray Classic B052559, Thanks!

This StingRay Classic was completed on February 22nd, 2011. The color is Coral Red with the birdseye Maple neck. It was originally shipped to American Musical Supply.

Hi, please could you tell me about a Stingray 4, the number is E47720? Thank you!

This StingRay 3EQ was completed on July 29th, 2005. The color is Black with the Maple neck. It was originally shipped to Guitar Center.

Looking to buy a pre-owned bass, wanted to get specs from the serial number

Stingray5 HH - Stealth Black
Serial: E93243

This StingRay 5 HH was completed on September 19th, 2014. The color is Stealth Black with the Ebony fretboard. It was originally shipped to Guitar Center.

I have a sterling i would like to know the year of manufacture its, f00003

This Sterling was completed on February 18th, 1998. The color is Translucent Red with the Rosewood fretboard. It was originally shipped to Guitar Center.

Howdy. I may have asked previously but I couldn't find the answer on the thread. Look for info on an unlined fretless Sterling 5 in Black Cherry Burst with matching headstock: F25871.

This Sterling 5 was completed on November 11th, 2009. The color is Black Cherry Burst with the unlined fretless Pau Ferro neck. It was originally shipped to Club Bass.

Hi. I'm new to the forum and hoping that I am doing this properly. I recently obtained a used Ernie Ball Music Man bass. I wanted to know when it was made. The serial number is: D 06067. Thank you!

This StingRay 3EQ was completed on May 28th, 1997. The color is Natural Velvet with the Maple neck. It was originally shipped to Guitar Center.

I have a Black Cherry Burst Stingray with the serial number E44702. I would like to new when it was made.

Thanks.

E44702 is coming up as a StingRay 5 in Translucent Orange, is there any chance the serial number could be something different.

I am looking to purchase a Music Man Stingray Classic with the serial number B058199. Could you please provide the production date for this bass?
Thanks

This StingRay Classic was completed on July 19th, 2016. The color is Classic Natural with the birdseye Maple neck. It was originally shipped to American Musical Supply.

Hey Joel!

I finally scored a BFR redwood-top Stingray 4! Serial # E55991. Would love to know the DOB and any other details you have on this one.

Also, please, info on a 25th Anniversary HSS 5-string, #F26026, with rosewood fingerboard. Details on this one, too, please?

Thanks!

E55991 - This StingRay HH was completed on May 22nd, 2008. The color is Redwood with the Honduran Mahogany neck. The body wood is Ash with the Redwood top (top is from 1000 year old Redwood stumps). It was originally shipped to Washington Music Center.

F26026 - This 25th Anniversary HSS 5 was completed on June 19th, 2009. The color is Quilt Venetian Redburst with the Rosewood fretboard & matching headstock. The body wood is Ash with the Mahogany tone block. It was originally shipped to the Perfect Bass.

 

[skull2k]

I have a Black Cherry Burst Stingray with the serial number E47702. I would like to know when it was made.

Thanks.

 

[Michael Murphy]

Thanks again, Joel!

 

[Joel]

I have a Black Cherry Burst Stingray with the serial number E47702. I would like to know when it was made.

Thanks.

This StingRay 3EQ was completed on July 29th, 2005. The color is Black Cherry Burst with the Rosewood fretboard. It was originally shipped to Mike's Music.

 

[MHoepfl]

Hi!

I'm now the proud owner of Stingray SLO serial E72483. Any info you can provide will be sincerely appreciated. Thank you!