Music Man Serial Number Database

[5Stringer]

Dan,

Just bought a used Stingray 5 with serial number E29192. Can you tell me when it was made? The color looks like it might be a honey burst (see my avatar).

Thanks,

Larry K.

Larry, sweet! Actually we show it as a Autumn Red Burst and a build date of 3/19/02. Though I have to agree, it looks like HoneyBurst. The difference is Honeyburst is translucent, ARB is not.



Dan

 

[5Stringer]

Dan,
please tell me the DOB
Sterling 4-string white sparkle ?
Serial# F 04393

I guess its a 2001 model. Ain't it?

cheers

Boy, are these yours? Just a question ... as that is the purpose of this database. If not, and you are just checking them out, please email me privately. Thanks!

Dan

 

[5Stringer]

Just got a Used White Sterling with matching headstock

serial: F15017

Bucky, your new-to-you Sterling was complete on 8/7/06.

Nice -

Dan

 

[5Stringer]

Hi,

I'd appreciate any info on my 4 string stingray HH purchaced in
australia. Serial E52042, I'd particularly like to know what wood the body is and the production date if possible.

Thanks in advance

Very nice! Your bass was completed on 3/22/06. The body is ash, the neck is maple and the fretboard is rosewood. The finish is Vinatage Sunburst.

Dan

 

[can you hear me]

Very nice! Your bass was completed on 3/22/06. The body is ash, the neck is maple and the fretboard is rosewood. The finish is Vinatage Sunburst.

Dan

Hi Dan

Thanks for that information, could I be a pain and ask if Aus was its first home? Had some headstock wear when I bought it, which was fine, got me a great price

Thanks

Phil

 

[Evil_Ernie_Ball]

Ok lol theyre already in the database ;-) cheerio !!

This one is the oddjob btw (serial no comming up):

But first it looked like this (also not original though) :

Serial no on this refinished Pre EB sabre finaly : C004222
Any info ? Thanx

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

Hi Evil.

No records exist for the Pre-EB Basses and with regards to the Pre-EB Sabres the serials have no chronology at all.

Dates are recorded on the neck heel and in the body pocket but the neck has to be removed to view them.

If it's any help, the electronics on the Sabre changed in circa 1983 to a Sting Ray pre-amp, soapbar pickups and a lever switch replaced the toggle switches.

 

[Art and Music]

Hi everyone, I posted this in the 'pictures' and 'colors' forums, but thought this might be the best one to get some information on the bass. Sorry if I overposted this, but I'm new. Bought this from a guy a few weeks ago, my first EBMM and I am stoked!! I would call the color candy apple red metallic, but couldn't find it in the EBMM color chart. Looks brand new, plays fantastic!!! I would like to get the basic info: color/year/wood THANKS

 

[Dr Stankface]

Looks like rad red to me. As far as wood, I can tell you it's a rosewood fretboard, maple neck, and ash body.

If he bought it 4 months ago, i'd guess it's either a late 06 or early 07.

Welcome to the forums!

 

[Dr Stankface]

IIRC, rad red is not discontinued.

 

[5Stringer]

Hi Dan

Thanks for that information, could I be a pain and ask if Aus was its first home? Had some headstock wear when I bought it, which was fine, got me a great price

Thanks

Phil

Phil, no problem, yes, it was originally shipped to CMC, our esteemed Australian distributor.

Dan

 

[5Stringer]

That is correct, Radiance Red is still an active color. This particular bass was completed on 2/23/04 and was originally sent to a GC.

And the good Dr. (Stankface) is 100% correct about the woods.

Cheers!

Dan

 

[jazzcrime]

Hi,
Just wondering what you could tell me about this bass:
Serial on the bridge says 50781
Here's a picture:
(the picture doesnt show the darker edges very well - but its more burstey)

 

[5Stringer]

jazz, this appears to be a Trans Blueburst that we used to offer on the basses. However, your serial number does not match up with that. Can you recheck it? It can be hard to see through the intonation screws and springs. on the bridge.

Dan

 

[jazzcrime]

that is definitely the right number: 50871, it has the blank 6 screw neckplate and blank metal battery cover. it is trans blueburst.

edit: crap, realised i got my numbers mixed around. very sorry!

 

[5Stringer]

Ahh, a litlle transposing of numbers never hurt anybody! Well, I guess there are times it wouldn't be good ... anyways -

Yes, that is a bit better, except now it appears the neck is not original. According to our records, this bass originally went out with a maple neck. While neck swaps (at dealers or afterward) are frowned upon, they still happen. But the finish on this is definitely Blueburst, which makes the body poplar. The completion date is 6/8/89. It went overseas but not sure to which country.

Nice bass at any rate!

Dan

 

[jazzcrime]

thanks dan, interesting about the neck. i'm in australia so that may've been where it was originally sent. thanks again.

 

[fkey]

Hi people, just got an SR5. S/N E35267.
Thanks in advance !

(just brought it home, pics will come a bit later)

 

[5Stringer]

fkey, welcome and congrats! Your bass was completed on 2/12/03 and shipped to our French distributor. The finish is shown as Honeyburst and rosewood fretboard.

Cool -

Dan

 

[fkey]

fkey, welcome and congrats! Your bass was completed on 2/12/03 and shipped to our French distributor. The finish is shown as Honeyburst and rosewood fretboard.

Cool -

Dan

Waow, many thanks ! I confirm the finish and fretboard, and will add the black pickguard to your data I also confirm the France area.

Cheers