Messages
#	Date / Time	Message
1.	08/27/08	For the database , Stingray S/N B004431, tobacco sunburst, 3 bolt plate , black PG , maple neck, circle around "R" at end of logo. The bass has been my main axe for over 20 years..Thanks
2.	08/25/08	need manuel for a 1980 stingray.
3.	08/24/08	a fabulous site, full of informations. Many thanks for thisgreat job. My son has just bought his first stingray and we've already found a ton of details! many thanks
4.	08/24/08	For the dataBASS - Stingray 30th anniversary S/N E35092, 06 apr 2006. Ukraine. Mike Kopievsky. mowohka@mail.ru
5.	08/21/08	want to buy pre e/b 76'-80' bass please help
6.	08/19/08	Hey Gav! Great site! It's been a while since I visited -- lookin fab! Thanks a million! Cheers, Beth
7.	08/17/08	the wiring came of the board when I removed the plate on my Stingray 5. Got a picture or drawing of where I should re-solder the wired. I guessed the right location, but its wrong, the bass sounds different. Regards, Steve
8.	08/11/08	I am in love with my stingray, however, the guy I bought it from replaced the bridge with a string though body bridge, thus I dont know the serial number, anyway to date my bass with out it, seems to be ~1990-1 any help appreciated!! jordan_rocks6@yahoo.
9.	08/11/08	FOR SALE: 1979 or 1980 Sabre Bass, serial #C003001, all natural finish, black pick guard and three bolt plate. I bought this new in Texas. Still factory original. Will entertain offers! Email SpitAndWhittle@msn.com for pics and bids.
10.	08/07/08	i got my first Musicman. Is a really amazing stingray. big and power sound. awsome, thx EB
11.	08/05/08	I am looking for a Sabre (natural or sunburst), can anyone help? Kind regards. hbeuth@pt.lu
12.	08/04/08	for serial number database: pre EB Stingray B006834 bought 1978 Servaas muziek the Hague, now in Amsterdam Netherlands (one owner) maple, rock maple three bolt neck, black pg, took lacquer off neck, lots of wear & tear, great tone: great bass!
13.	07/27/08	To the guy who is looking for Sabre Bass ( message 22 05/29/08 ), I have a 1979er in perfect condition, natural with original case, ser. No; C003840. I am looking for 3300$ inc shipping. Contact me at jfjofito@gmail.com I am in France
14.	07/23/08	For serial number data base: E41533 '04 Black - Rosewood - Black pg
15.	07/21/08	For the dataBASS - SR4 S/N 47038, 30 nov 1995, black body, 3-ply black PG, bird eye maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, trans bridge, 6 bolt-on. Ukraine. Mike Kopievsky. mowohka@mail.ru
16.	07/20/08	i need wiring diagram for a 1979 sabra
17.	07/18/08	I just picked up a Sabre bass and I am freaking as the owner obviously did not know what he had. C001387. lots of wear a bit nicked up and a bit of discolorationon the neck but a black (and maple) beauty.need to know how original it is.
18.	07/17/08	For the database - Pre-EB Stingray - Serial No B011065 on bridge with offset holes thru body - Maple neck stamped AUG 30 1979, Sunburst body stamped APR 10 1979 with white scratchplate - 3 bolt adjustable neck plate (no number)
19.	07/16/08	I am the original owner of Sabre C002207 (Aren't I special)
20.	07/14/08	original owner of stingray 45375 would like to contact present owner
21.	07/10/08	great site! thanks for the info, i found my serial number in here... helped a lot with buying a used MM!
22.	07/08/08	I've had my preEB stingray for about 15 years..I'm guessing it was built in '78...natural finish with black pickguard S/N B011238
23.	07/06/08	Recently purchased a 1977 Pre ernie stingray. Awesome bass. But someone sometime put a badass tailpiece on it, and I want to replace that with an original tailpiece. Any suggestions or if you have one, please email dirtcheep@hotmail.com. Thanks.
24.	07/03/08	I am the original owner (purchased July 1978) of a Natural/Maple Neck/Black Pickguard pre-Ernie Ball Music Man Sting Ray 4-string Bass (s/n B004647).
25.	07/02/08	For the dataBASS - SR5 #53596, 1993, Natural finish, black PG, maple board, trans bridge, 6 bolt-on, living in Australia.
26.	07/01/08	Please add my two Stingrays-S/N 26587 Orange w/maple neck (purchased in Minneapolis) and S/N 35619 Blue w/rosewood neck (purchased in San Rafael, CA).
27.	07/01/08	Hi evry Bassmen, I´ve got a Musicman Stingray built march 1979. Sn.Nr. B013228 is siented not on the Neck Plate, only on the brigde. Does everybody knowes, however wigh?.Excuse my english, okay, waiting for answers, Jörg
28.	06/29/08	Please add my StingRay 5 s/n 52774. Honeyburst, white pickguard, bird's eye maple neck. DOB sep 1991. I own it since 1996.
29.	06/22/08	I purchased a Stingray in 1976 (snB002043). It has a maple fingerboard (part of the neck of course) and I would love to have a replacement with a rosewood fingerboard. Contact me @ gb_orman@hotmail.com, if you have such a neck - 3 anchor bolts. tnx
30.	06/22/08	20th anniversary stingray serial number A01170 is owned by boston bassist steve cuoco
31.	06/22/08	I have MM Stingray ser. # B008132, natural,maple,circle R on headstock, pat. pending on bridge. Bought 1978 Chicago Store Tucson Az.
32.	06/21/08	B012777 - guess about 1978? Add to database. Chocolate brown, lovingly looked after in London UK.
33.	06/17/08	I have a Musicman Stingray with serialnumber B007530. Sunburst body, black pick-guard, clear maple neck, strings though body.
34.	06/02/08	I would like buy pre-eb stingray 77'~79' sunburst, black pg
35.	05/29/08	I have Stingray BO17895 I want to buy a Sabre bass and Sabre guitar. Any offers?
36.	05/28/08	Holla...! I just bought my first Musicman. It's bass with Stingray (EB) neck & Sabre body. Is it really ever made ? I'm confuse because never see the picture in internet and just bought from my friend ( used ).Thanks !
37.	05/26/08	hi everybody, i´m actually restoring a 1979 sabre and the pickguard is missing. if anybody can help me getting one or can send me a sketch from a original pickguard, so can make a new one would be great. thanx for help in advance. greetz L.K.
38.	05/26/08	No. 15 message. It should read, I purchased it new on the 6 /11/78 for $776 Australian. Thanks for that. Regards, Marlon Holden
39.	05/24/08	My Sting Ray has the serial no B 005166, is black with black pg, maple neck and probably built in 1977.
40.	05/23/08	I have a 1978 Stingray with a tremendous fret buzz. Does anyone have any tips or advice?
41.	05/23/08	I've played my stingray 1979 on many sessions inc 'Nikita' Elton John. It now has a fretless fingerboard but has developed a slight buzz from the pickup. Can anyone help with a cure. DP
42.	05/23/08	looking for a fretless neck for my 79 Sabre, can anyone help? Many thanks. dlhanebach@yahoo.com.au
43.	05/21/08	Hey Gav; Just wanted to let you know,picked up another Sabre Bass.it's a 1979 and the serial#isC002983 it 's Sunburst with a black PG.Haven't taken down to see what the build dates are yet ,but when i do i'll send them along.Again,Thanks for a Great Sight
44.	05/09/08	Anyone have the electronics for a "79 sabre bass?? I have the pickups and control plate but I need all pots, toggles, preamp, and plug. Thanks, digitydog@hotmail.com.
45.	04/28/08	Hi Gav! Thanks for the schematics for the Sabre they'll help alot.as far as Date codes on my Sabre the neck date is Jul 17 1979 .The pocket date can't be read as this guitar was refinished rather poorly and i intend to try to return it to original.Russ
46.	04/28/08	Looking good Gav, thanks for all you do.
47.	04/27/08	Please add my '92 Stingray to your list that I bought 4/25/08: #36169, DoB 10/20/92; Blk Body; matt blk pg; 6 bolt b/eye mpl neck; r/wood fb lacquered; 3b preamp; Flea Bridge; solid headstock logo
48.	04/27/08	B005574..16 Dec1977 (not clear if this is body date or neck date). Natural with Maple. Black pg. 3 bolt neck. Strings through body.
49.	04/26/08	I have a Music man Stingray 5 , the color is Lava Pearl, made Febuary 26 weds of 2003, and picked it up used from Guitar Center in Fayetteville Ga store for 1050.00 us dollars
50.	04/26/08	Hi! I WOULD LIKE TO BUY a right handed pre-Ernie Ball Stingray bass with a fretted ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD and strings-through-body. Do you have one for sale or know where there is one for sale? Thanks!!!
51.	04/26/08	I have a 2004 2eq Stingray in vintage sunburst with a maple neck and a black pickguard, strung with Rotosound Tru Bass strings.
52.	04/25/08	Hallo , Iam Budy from Bandung west java ,Indonesia country , my colection bass is Musicman Stingray 1979 and Musicman Sabre 1 guitar . Iam very impressed with your website , lots of knowledge I could gain.
53.	04/25/08	Purchased Dec 77 in Montreal: B006072 Walnut, maple neck, black pickguard - it is almost fretless now...
54.	04/24/08	Great site. I have a 1979 Sabre II fretless that I purchased new in 1979. For the longest time it was my only bass to play. I pretty much stick to my Alembics now but I still love the ol' MM
55.	04/24/08	Hi I have a wonderfull Musicman Bongo HHP5, can I send a Pictures?
56.	04/23/08	i will buy 1977-1978 area sunburst stingray bass.i 'am searching.can you help me thnaks...best regards . . . .
57.	04/22/08	Hey All in MM land! I was wondering if anyone has a wiring schematic for a 79 MM Sabre bass.i need it for some work i'm doing on a sabre i just acquired.The serial# is C004515,any info on this bass would be cool,Thanx Russ,russsarch@sbcglobal.net
58.	04/18/08	Got onto your site and thought I should leave my bass info. Serial No. B007025 Sunburst alder body with black P/G. Neck built Aug 9 1978 & Body built Feb 24 1978. I purchased it new on the 6 /11/08 for $776 Australian
59.	04/18/08	Has the stingray neck radius changed over time? Are the pre-EB's 7.25" radius? If so has the pup pole piece hieghts also changed?
60.	04/17/08	I have just got myself a very nice Stingray which although seriously we used still plays like a dream - SN B012765, Natural finish, black pickguard, Maple neck, Circled R on logo - i never want to play another Fender again :-)
61.	04/13/08	Hi, I was wondering if I could add my stingray 4 to the serial numbers list... I can only deduce the age from the current list but the serial number is 34507, its solid black with the muted bridge and a beautifully polished maple neck. What else required?
62.	04/13/08	Just found and purchased a 1978 Black w/ maple neck StingRay. Another amazing bass for my new SR collection
63.	04/11/08	To get the year for a Sabre remove the neck normally there is a pencil date on the body one of mine is March 2007
64.	04/08/08	In the early Musicman catalog, The stingray, came with an optional "pre-amp". So, were the early stingrays passive, in the beginning?
65.	04/03/08	I have a cool 1979 musicman Sabre serial # c004385 wood finish was black pick and black pick guard, I am happy to joint the musicman family.
66.	04/03/08	StingRay 5 - Sept 11, 2003 - SN: E38167 - Black body, black pup and pg - maple neck
67.	04/02/08	Just purchased my first. 2007 Stingray 4 HH, white,tort PG, with matching headstock. This bass is incredible to play, don't know why I waited 30 yrs to buy one.
68.	03/31/08	Just got #13 (of 100 made) of the 2001 NAMM SR w/Status neck and it is AMAZING!!!!!
69.	03/29/08	stingray 5 E21300
70.	03/24/08	Have a '77 Stingray, Natural, black pick guard, maple neck: B002962
71.	03/22/08	I have an April of 2002 EBMM Stingray 4, serial E30428, color is Burnt Apple, black pg, 2EQ, rosewood with a matching headstock
72.	03/22/08	HELLO. THIS MAY BE NOT ABOUT A BASS, ITS ABOUT A GUITAR. I WANT TO KNOW THE YEAR OF THIS. I HAVE A MUSICMAN SABRE I (NOT II) GUITAR AND THE SERIAL IS A001416 PLEASE RESPONSE
73.	03/19/08	Hi, I own 2 Stingrays: a pre-EB natural w/rosewood neck, black pup & pg (B019348 - dated 1979). Also, an EB 1997/8 sunburst w/maple neck, white pg & black pup (L00622). Both Left Handed. Mike, UK.
74.	03/19/08	I own a 1978 Sting Ray in natural. Maple neck dated Oct. 16, 1978. Body dated Aug. 11, 1978. Serial #8048.
75.	03/18/08	(Date Correction) Stingray 4 (11/25/2007), 3 Bd EQ, E62953, Natural, black pickguard, rosewood
76.	03/13/08	i have a stingray ex SB/M...w/ s/n E01674...is this a genuine EBMM?
77.	03/12/08	1989 EBMM Stingray 4 string, sunburst, white pickguard, 3EQ, birdseye maple neck and fretboard
78.	03/10/08	can you add my serial#s, all gotten directly from ernie ball 55330 teal 5 str. maple, blk pkgrd 9/23/94,33799 blueburst, maple,9/6/91.35919 honeybrst,rosewood 6/4/92. 36422 blueburst, maple 12/9/92. 46028,teal,rosewood 8/17/95
79.	03/10/08	Own a 1977 Stingray in walnut, with a maple neck, black p.u. & p.g. strings through body. Three bolt neck with stamped serial #B005180.
80.	03/10/08	I've just discovered this site and wanted to let everyone know I had a Limited edition Namm Show bass stolen shortly after purchasing from Bass Central in Florida. Serial # BO15686. Please let me or Beaver Felton know if you happen to comre across it.
81.	03/10/08	Proud owner of two StingRays. StingRay5 Fretted and StingRay4 Fretted. Both instruments had performed very well which I am more than happy with them. Hope to add a StingRay5 Fretless to complete my SingRay Treo this year! Great Product!
82.	03/08/08	Orig owner Blk/Blk Stringray Ser. B012849 bought 12.10.79. Excellent cond.-nds mutes; sm neck/body p. chip. Orig owners manual, receipt, MM strap, fretted neck stamped 2.26.79; 2 Blackhurst MM S/R '85 necks-ebony fretless / fretted maple. Looking to sell.
83.	03/08/08	Hey All in MM land.I just acquired a Pre Eb Stingray,It's serial#is B002037 (already in your list)I'm looking for any help in finding some of the "radio style"black and silver control knobs.any help would be great russ/russsarch@sbcglobal.net
84.	03/06/08	Stingray 4 (11/25/2008), 3 Bd EQ, E62953, Natural, black pickguard, rosewood neck.
85.	03/06/08	I own a brown finish 1978 Stingray ser. # B008345, and a 1979 natural finish fretless Sabre ser. # C002139, as well as a modern Stingray 5. They old ones sound so much better IMHO.
86.	03/04/08	Hey all! offically a member of the " MM Club"! I just got my 1982 MM Stringray amazing tone, feel and tons of MOJO.
87.	03/03/08	2001 music man stingray white w/ white perloid pickguard rosewood neck white headstock serial number E21510
88.	03/01/08	I WOULD LIKE TO BUY A MUSICMAN SABRE BASS 1977 TO 1982 MUST HAVE MAPLE NECK
89.	02/29/08	Sterling: 47504, matte natural ash, rosewood fb, black pg, preamp 12/11/1995, old plate, trans bridge, plastic battery compartment, great instrument.
90.	02/25/08	Stingray 4, June 16 1991. Vintage Sunburst , maple neck, and 3-band EQ. Bass was originally sent to Japanese distributor, Kanda Shokai. Now resides with me in Australia. (info from Dan at EB)
91.	02/25/08	Pré EB N° B015870 est t'elle de babrication US et modéle original je n'ai pas trouvé ce N° sur le site officiel musicman
92.	02/25/08	I am from Belguim and I have a MM Sabre from 23 sept. 1979 with serial C004393.Sunburst and completly original...wow...
93.	02/20/08	20th Ann. Stingray 5 #F20846, HH, Maple, Matching Headstock
94.	02/19/08	I am proud owner of two Stingrays. The first is a SR 4, 28087, Honeyburst, 3 Bd EQ, Clear Pickguard an Rosewood Fingerboard. The second is a SR 5 , E 56091, Natural, Piezo, Rosewood. And I´m very happy with them.
95.	02/18/08	I have a Music Man Sabre Serial Number C001313
96.	02/13/08	Please Help me if you can! I was lucky enough to buy a 77 Pre-Ernie Ball Stingray recently serial #B005840. It seems that my pre-amp is on the way to crapping out......much distortion.....batteries changed, contacts sprayed..Please help me if you can!
97.	02/10/08	i have a '78 ser B008324 dark brown, black pic, maple neck, all three pots date week 15, '78 in excellent original condition, same for case. bought new @ musical strings and things in chatham ontario canada. love it
98.	02/10/08	Thought you might like another serial no: E11791. This is a GORGEOUS sunburst 4-string fretless, with black pg, rosewood neck, and piezo pickup. It's my pride & joy. Dave Horton, Reading, England, UK.
99.	02/10/08	I have just acquired a serial number which isn't in your list: E41284. This is a StingRay5, black, with black pg, maple neck. Regards, Dave Horton, Reading, England, UK
100.	02/06/08	I have new info on #E17553 from ernie ball; DOB is 03 Nov. 2000, exact prod. numbers were not available, but"not many were made" it is also a 3EQ . thought you might like to have this info. for your records
101.	02/06/08	Hi,I own the metalflake green ,black pearliod,maple,matching headstock stingray seriel#E17553 that is listed on your site. great instrument. I wouldnt trade it for anything, great site
102.	02/05/08	Hello!!!!! Forgive for bad English. I have bass guitar 1979 musicman sabre bass, serial number C005379. Whether really it is present{true} American vintage a guitar?! Tell, when and where it{she} is made{produced}! Many thanks!!!!! Serg
103.	02/04/08	i have StingRay *E40695* was completed on July 04 2005 ,black body rosewood scale, [flea model] thanks, I LOVE THIS BASS
104.	02/01/08	B002216; sunburst w/black PUP and PG; maple fretboard, all original.
105.	02/01/08	B002803 has been restored to original sunburst; black PG.
106.	02/01/08	Ñòàë ñ÷àñòëèâûì îáëàäàòåëåì MusicMan Sub S/N: X15407. Ãäå ìîæíî ïðîâåðèòü ñåðèéíûé íîìåð?