Music Man Serial Number Database

[Geri O]

Hi, and thanx for your great work with this database thread.

I just bought an SR5 #E07483 from Guitar Center in Waco, TX. They shipped it to my local store and I picked it up today. The DOM wasn't advertised, but when I asked the salesman in Waco about its age, he said he "thought it was made around 2014 or so". So imagine my surprise when I removed the neck to clean some grunge from the neck pocket gap (I was getting suspicious by now) and saw "3-xx-1999"!

Oh, well. I believe I got a decent deal, I could return it within 14 days, but I've had great luck with older Stingrays, so I'm pretty sure I'll keep it. I do love the ceramic pups and the 3-band preamps in these, so I'm looking forward to enjoying this bass.

Edit: Good news and bad news...

First the bad news: it needs a fret dressing, maybe even a fret replacement job. And the nut looks to be a badly-done replacement that need to be replaced as well.

The good news: the bass sounds friggin AMAZING! I'm happy. I'll deal with the problems. After a polite, but stern email to a young salesman who needs to thank his lucky stars that I'm and old and understanding kinda guy...��

Thank for any info...

Geri O

 

[Joel]

Hi, and thanx for your great work with this database thread.

I just bought an SR5 #E07483 from Guitar Center in Waco, TX. They shipped it to my local store and I picked it up today. The DOM wasn't advertised, but when I asked the salesman in Waco about its age, he said he "thought it was made around 2014 or so". So imagine my surprise when I removed the neck to clean some grunge from the neck pocket gap (I was getting suspicious by now) and saw "3-xx-1999"!

Oh, well. I believe I got a decent deal, I could return it within 14 days, but I've had great luck with older Stingrays, so I'm pretty sure I'll keep it. I do love the ceramic pups and the 3-band preamps in these, so I'm looking forward to enjoying this bass.

Edit: Good news and bad news...

First the bad news: it needs a fret dressing, maybe even a fret replacement job. And the nut looks to be a badly-done replacement that need to be replaced as well.

The good news: the bass sounds friggin AMAZING! I'm happy. I'll deal with the problems. After a polite, but stern email to a young salesman who needs to thank his lucky stars that I'm and old and understanding kinda guy...��

Thank for any info...

Geri O

This StingRay 5 was completed on March 26th, 1999. The color is Pearl Platinum with the Maple neck. It does have the ceramic pickup and 3 band EQ. It was originally shipped to Stings & Things.

 

[richibass]

My MM Serial is E34195, maybe 2003

HOLA!
My MM Serial is E34195, maybe 2003? thanks!!!

 

[Ziv]

Hi guys. just purchased this EBMM Classic5 (Original '5 Case)

On the Bridge It's writen: B056707.
Wanted to know some specs and DOB.
Thanks!

 

[Joel]

HOLA!
My MM Serial is E34195, maybe 2003? thanks!!!

This StingRay 5 was completed on October 10th, 2002. The color is Natural Gloss with the Maple neck. It was originally shipped to Musik Meyer.

Hi guys. just purchased this EBMM Classic5 (Original '5 Case)

On the Bridge It's writen: B056707.
Wanted to know some specs and DOB.
Thanks!

This StingRay 5 Classic was completed on January 2nd, 2014. The color is Classic Natural with the birdseye Maple neck. It was originally shipped to Music Shoppe.

 

[eneade]

Hello !

I have a single H Reflex with serial F27457.
Alongside DOB, can you please tell me what wood the body has been made of ? Is this ash with a mahogany tone block and maple top ?

Many thanks !

 

[Farquad]

Howdy folks,
Looking find a build date for a Sting Ray 4 SN: E96608.
Single pup, white with Maple neck and board.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Joel]

Hello !

I have a single H Reflex with serial F27457.
Alongside DOB, can you please tell me what wood the body has been made of ? Is this ash with a mahogany tone block and maple top ?

Many thanks !

This Reflex H was completed on September 2nd, 2010. The color is Black with the Maple neck & matching headstock. The body wood is Ash with the Maple top & Mahogany tone block. It was originally shipped to Musik Meyer.

Howdy folks,
Looking find a build date for a Sting Ray 4 SN: E96608.
Single pup, white with Maple neck and board.

Thanks in advance!

This StingRay 3EQ was completed on July 7th, 2015. The color is White with the Maple neck. It was originally shipped to Sweetwater Sound Inc.

 

[Klim]

Hello guys!!!
Big Al 4 sss s/n F27926
Check please...
Thanks!!!

 

[webspeare]

Hi, I just purchased a Stingray 4H (sunburst lined fretless), serial # E12167. I'm loving it and would love to hear more about it, thanks!

 

[SantoJr]

Hi guys! Looking for a build date on my Sting Ray B025847. Thanks for checking!

 

[Webbster]

I just bought a wonderfull 4-String Stingray (Serial: 34440). Black, Maple Fingerboard, 3-Band-EQ and after my research it has to be from 1992. Would love to be hear more about this beauty!

 

[MDR]

Hey,

My friends gave me a SR4 for my 30th birthday (nice friends I have ).

Serial is E43029, I would like to know everything about it

Thanks

 

[Alt3red]

Hi all I have bought a used JP7 and I like to know the DOB, and if it has Stainless Steel or Nickel frets and the D-Sonic or the Crunchlab bridge humbucker.

The serial is F14773.

Thank you

 

[AnthonyMosk]

Hey,
I have 4-String stingray slo special hh electric bass. Serial is: E72129. It is 40th Anniversary. I would like to know everything about it.
Thank you

 

[Makeli84]

Hi, I bought second hand Stingray , serial number is B057788. What can you tell me about it?

Best regards,

Marko

 

[Joel]

Hello guys!!!
Big Al 4 sss s/n F27926
Check please...
Thanks!!!

This Big Al SSS was completed on December 2nd, 2010. The color is Black Sugar with the roasted Maple neck & Ebony fretboard. It was originally shipped to The Perfect Bass. This was from a limited edition run that was only open for a one month ordering window.

Hi, I just purchased a Stingray 4H (sunburst lined fretless), serial # E12167. I'm loving it and would love to hear more about it, thanks!

This StingRay 3EQ was completed on February 3rd, 2000. The color is Vintage Sunburst with the lined fretless Pau Ferro fretboard. It was originally shipped to Matt Umanov Guitars.

Hi guys! Looking for a build date on my Sting Ray B025847. Thanks for checking!

This one isn't coming up in the database. It's possible that it's a pre Ernie Ball StingRay. The serial number database didn't come around until the late 1980s after Ernie Ball took over the company so we don't have the production number records on those unfortunately. There is generally a date stamp in the neck pocket or pickup cavity that will give you an idea of the production time. There is also a great reference website where you can compare to similar serial numbers, http://musicmanbass.org/mycustompage0052.htm.

I just bought a wonderfull 4-String Stingray (Serial: 34440). Black, Maple Fingerboard, 3-Band-EQ and after my research it has to be from 1992. Would love to be hear more about this beauty!

This StingRay 3EQ was completed on March 18th, 1992. The color is Black with the Maple neck & Pau Ferro unlined fretless fretboard. It was originally shipped to Strings & Things.

Hey,

My friends gave me a SR4 for my 30th birthday (nice friends I have ).

Serial is E43029, I would like to know everything about it

Thanks

This StingRay 3EQ was completed on September 3rd, 2004. The color is Black with the Maple neck. It was originally shipped to Guitar Center.

Hi all I have bought a used JP7 and I like to know the DOB, and if it has Stainless Steel or Nickel frets and the D-Sonic or the Crunchlab bridge humbucker.
The serial is F14773.

Thank you

This JP7 was completed on September 6th, 2006. The color is Carbon Blue Pearl with the Rosewood fretboard, JP inlays & matching headstock. This one has nickel frets. This has the DiMarzio D-Sonic in the bridge and a DiMarzio custom wound in the neck. It was originally shipped to Mogar Music.

Hey,
I have 4-String stingray slo special hh electric bass. Serial is: E72129. It is 40th Anniversary. I would like to know everything about it.
Thank you

This StingRay HH was completed on June 30th, 2009. The color is Black Cherry Burst with the Ebony fretboard & Paua Inlays. This is a Guitar Center exclusive.

Hi, I bought second hand Stingray , serial number is B057788. What can you tell me about it?

Best regards,

Marko

This StingRay Classic was completed on July 17th, 2014. The color is Black with the flamed Maple neck. It was originally shipped to EM Nordic.

 

[MDR]

This StingRay 3EQ was completed on September 3rd, 2004. The color is Black with the Maple neck. It was originally shipped to Guitar Center.

Thanks a lot Joel, it is nice to have those details

 

[scottplaysbass]

I've been playing the same MM Sterling since 2004, would love to find out it's history. Number on the neckplate is F07213. Thanks!

 

[Dphc13]

Hi I'm brand new to MM basses and this forum. If I could get the DOB on my Sterling Ray34 that would be awesome!
The number is SR22400

Thanks!