Stingray "C" prefix serial #

[Laits]

I saw a stingray for sale and the serial number matches up as looking legit from the serial number finder, but I thought all stingrays had "E" serial numbers. Anyone know the story behind the C?

Thanks.
John

 

[Bert]

Anyone know the story behind the C?

You can check your serial here:

Serial Number Database | Ernie Ball Music Man

or as always check out Gavs wonderful site:

2016 - 2018 (The "C" prefixed serials).
- Neck Plates Pre-EB & EB

 

[Laits]

Excellent! Thanks for your help.

John

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

I saw a stingray for sale and the serial number matches up as looking legit from the serial number finder, but I thought all stingrays had "E" serial numbers. Anyone know the story behind the C?

Thanks.
John

This seems to be the situation in a broad sense.

The regular Stingrays had the “E” serials up to early 2017 when reaching E99999. The serials were then allocated a “C” prefix (C00001). However, no more orders were taken for the regular Stingrays after the introduction of the Special (light weight) Stingrays c. mid 2018. The Specials were allocated “F” prefixed serials rather than the “C”. Consequently you have a short period of time with the regular Sting Rays sporting a “C” serials. If the regular Stingrays are offered again then my guess is that they will continue with the “C” serials.