Music Man Serial Number Database

[5Stringer]

Hi Guys. Thanks for the info. The red is a surprise as its definitely black now - apart from the bits that are down to the wood of course - with not a hint of red showing.

To answer the query regarding the logos etc. the 2 "musicmen" are standing under the "A" string machine head with legs intact. It also does say "MADE IN SAN LUIS OBISPO CALIFORNIA, USA" on the back of the headstock.

will try and organise a couple of pics for you

thanks
Steve

Sounds like it may have been repainted .. as I said, sounds like a colorful history ....

Dan

 

[5Stringer]

Hey Dan! How about Bongo F13930??

Much thanks in advance!

Mark, we show that bass being completed on 10/06/05.

Dan

 

[MarkWinkler]

Thank you Dan! Very much appreciated!

Mark

 

[5Stringer]

Dan,

Could you look up serial #F03996.

I just bought this Sterling used off eBay. It's trans red with matching headstock and a black and white pearloid pick guard and a rosewood fretboard.

Whitedk, your Sterling was completed on 5/3/01 and sent to the boys at Bass Central. Our records verify you r description. Congrads on your new bass!!

Dan

 

[5Stringer]

Hello Dan,

I've purchased last weekend a LTD 2006 Bongo 4 HH Black, Rosewood, Black Pickguard, Matching Headstock, Gold Hardware, LTD Edition Emblem.

Serial #: F15535

Dan, can you provide me any information about this bass?

I'm so proud that I've got this bass! It's a real artwork and what a sound...

Thank you in advance!

Congratulations on your awesome Bongo Bass! This beauty was completed on 8/26/06.

Cheers,

Dan

 

[The_Abyss]

Congratulations on your awesome Bongo Bass! This beauty was completed on 8/26/06.

Cheers,

Dan

Thank you very much for your info Dan!

Can also also trace where it was completed, and how many where produced of this LTD 2006 Bongo 4 HH Black?

Greetings from The Netherlands

 

[silverburst]

Hey Dan

I've got a couple of basses I would like born on dates for, if you've got a minute or two:

E34959 SR4 Black Cherry Burst
E27864 SR4 Honey Burst

Thanks dude!

Rex

 

[5Stringer]

Thank you very much for your info Dan!

Can also also trace where it was completed, and how many where produced of this LTD 2006 Bongo 4 HH Black?

Greetings from The Netherlands

Well, of course it was completed here in our one and only Music Man factory in San Luis Obispo, California. We originally shipped this bass to our distributor in Germany.

Regarding how many were made - We don't know the exact number yet because we are still filling orders on them. At this point it is about 10 total.

Cheers,

Dan

 

[newtley]

N.O.S Treasure

Dan,
I'm taking a hard look at purchasing this SR4 I found at my local Maine dealer:
S/N E26273, Honeyburst w/matching headstock, Rosewood FB, White PG, Staggered non-beveled pole pieces, non-shielded control cavity, body, neck and preamp date-stamped Oct 01, handwritten "Sunburst" on neck and body.
Are the description details consitent with it's apparrent age?
And a bonus.. it feels like it weighs somewhat less than 9lbs..
It seems unusual to find a true new-old stock bass in unplayed condition.
Well.. it is now formerly unplayed..
-Mike

 

[5Stringer]

Mike,

It may seem unusual to find such a gem that is basically NOS but is in brand new condition in most places, but knowing the store you are talking about, it makes perfect sense. Having visited the store myself, I know that Dale and his staff at Perkins Music House are leagues away from your average chain-store in the way that they take care of their inventory. They treat each instrument as if it were a rare vintage piece. Even though the bass was built on 11/13/01, it probably plays as well as if it just left the factory.... I would think you would be very happy with the bass, and I can't imagine a better place to buy it.

And by the way, if you were to buy it, it will still have the full factory warranty.

Dan

 

[newtley]

Dan,
Thanks for the info.
I'll pass along your comments to Dale. He and his gang are the best..

..And yes, I bought the bass..

-Mike

 

[5Stringer]

Mike,

Nice! Congratulations on your new bass. Enjoy!

Dan

 

[jdarvizo]

What year is my bass?

Hi,

The serial number on my bass is B016141. I am slightly concerned that it may be a fake. The guy I bought it from said it was a '76.

Thanks!

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

Hi,

The serial number on my bass is B016141. I am slightly concerned that it may be a fake. The guy I bought it from said it was a '76.

Thanks!

That serial suggests 1979-80.

Where is the serial number? It moved from the neck plate to the bridge in late 1978. "Music Man" was also stamped on the bridge tail for the first time.

 

[tommixx]

I would like to know anything and everything there is to know about my Butter Cream SR4 H Limited! Serial number is E48780 and she is a beauty!!

 

[backagain1]

Stingray 5 - E40242

I purchased my Stingray 5, Serial Number E40242, off of Ebay. Could you tell me:

1. What color is it? (Which blue is it?)

2. Date of manufacture.

3. To which MM dealer was it originally shipped?

Thanks,

backagain1

 

[Joe from MI]

Hello,

I am new to the EB Forums since I just purchased my first EBMM SR4.

It is Copperhead Bronze and the Serial is: #E29181

Any information on this would be much appreciated and I look forward to being part of this community !

BTW, 5STRINGER ... is that your Dog ?
Cause I too have a Weimeraner and he is a NUT JOB !!! LOL

- Joe

 

[newtley]

Radiantly Red

Hi Dan,

This poor lost lamb just showed up on my doorstep; cold, hungry and shivering, so I let it in:

Sterling S/N F10703, Radiance Red, Rosewood F/B, White Pearloid PG. Control sticker dated 6/18/04, neck dated 9/25/04. Sticker in pickup cavity: /0 #5268963, then on next line: LD# 170 43 20 05 Weight approx 9.5lbs.

best,

Mike

 

[5Stringer]

I would like to know anything and everything there is to know about my Butter Cream SR4 H Limited! Serial number is E48780 and she is a beauty!!

tom, your StingRay in Limited Edition III Buttercream was completed on 9/12/05.

Enjoy!

Dan

 

[5Stringer]

Hi Dan,

This poor lost lamb just showed up on my doorstep; cold, hungry and shivering, so I let it in:

Sterling S/N F10703, Radiance Red, Rosewood F/B, White Pearloid PG. Control sticker dated 6/18/04, neck dated 9/25/04. Sticker in pickup cavity: /0 #5268963, then on next line: LD# 170 43 20 05 Weight approx 9.5lbs.

best,

Mike

Mike, you have been busy! This lucky bass (having found a good home) left the factory on 07/30/04.

Enjoy!

Dan