Music Man Serial Number Database

[Rod Trussbroken]

>>>One thing I didn't really glean from the docs I've read so far ... do prefixed/non-prefixed serials have any significant meaning? Can anyone provide more info on this bass?

Yes.

It's complicated. It can't be explained in short form. All I can suggest is that you go:

HERE

And click the "Bridges" button.

 

[Derek]

55512 11/94
E43949 06/05
E42227 10/04

 

[Gerk]

Thanks Gav and Derek. I puzzled out the prefixed stuff.

Gav: would you like a pic of my bridge for your pages? I noticed that there are no pics of the downsized bridge that have a non-prefixed serial above.

Bill: I'll dust off the camera and get some pics up in the pics thread RSN

Mark

 

[boogiebass]

55512 11/94
E43949 06/05
E42227 10/04

Thank you, Derek.

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

Hi Mark.

>>>Gav: would you like a pic of my bridge for your pages? I noticed that there are no pics of the downsized bridge that have a non-prefixed serial above.

Thanks.

Gav Email

In relation the serial prefixing, the main thing is pinpointing a not-before date. Eg, the serial became prefixed with an "E" (and moved to the neck plate) in 1998. A non-prefixed serial on the bridge indicates a Bass before 1998. But, with most things there's exceptions...eg "A" "B" and "D" prefixes. And with the "B" there's even more exceptions.

P.S. The issue of serials is only concerned with dating an instrument.

 

[Koch Sanchez]

Hi - E40525 please.

 

[Beth]

Hi Koch,

4/2/04 - sold to Guitar Center.

Enjoy!
-Beth

 

[Koch Sanchez]

Thanks Beth - could I bother you for one more? E43555. Thank you!

 

[Beth]

Hi Koch,

I forgot to welcome you to the forum -- WELCOME!

This one is 10/21/04 - sold to Guitar Center.

All the best,
Beth

 

[nls666]

Hi,

New here, after a few years of playing stingray already...

Could you please give me the DOB of my EB MM Stingray 4 2EQ Black/ Black/ Rosewood.

SN= E20564

Should be around 2000/2001...

Thanks!

niels.

 

[Koch Sanchez]

One last one please? E38539

 

[Bubba Love]

Can I bother someone for my Pearl Blue Bongo 4HH? Serial is F12699.

Many thanks!

 

[Derek]

E20564 01/01


E38539 09/03

F12699 01/05

 

[Bubba Love]

Many thanks Derek!

 

[barkatozz]

F08159 made in either 10/03 or 11/03
White Bongo SC/H w/ white perloid p/g & "Custom Made" on the neckplate.
Purchased new from Bass Central
A more accurate DOB would be appreciated for the database.
Thanks folks!!!

 

[Derek]

F08159 made in either 10/03 or 11/03
White Bongo SC/H w/ white perloid p/g & "Custom Made" on the neckplate.


06/21/04

 

[maddog]

Born on date please:

F10236

 

[Randracula]

D.O.B. Please....Serial #FO5866- 2002 Natural Sterling/Rosewood/Tort.I was told it originally came with a maple board but was switched with the neck on a 2002 White Sparkle Sterling.....

 

[Derek]

Born on date please:

F10236

7/21/04

 

[Derek]

D.O.B. Please....Serial #FO5866- 2002 Natural Sterling/Rosewood/Tort.I was told it originally came with a maple board but was switched with the neck on a 2002 White Sparkle Sterling.....

5/24/02

Sterling Natural Glass, Maple neck Tort shell guard.