New musicman stingray special bass

[dave mac]

Can anyone tell me are the new musicman stingray special made in the USA, the bass has a picture of some creature on the back of the headstock, and says American heritage ,not like the the other stingrays Obispo usa made 

[Guest]

Email the importer and ask them?

[dave mac]

Thanks I will email them today 

[pineweasel]

They are made in San Luis Obispo, just as they have always been. There’s a dubious new law which says you can’t say something is made in the USA unless it’s 100% American sourced, and as EBMM probably get some small components from elsewhere they have chosen to play safe. 

American Fenders don’t say Made in USA anymore for the same reason. 

[Eldon Tyrell]

52 minutes ago, pineweasel said:

They are made in San Luis Obispo, just as they have always been. There’s a dubious new law which says you can’t say something is made in the USA unless it’s 100% American sourced, and as EBMM probably get some small components from elsewhere they have chosen to play safe. 

American Fenders don’t say Made in USA anymore for the same reason. 

That's correct and the "creature" on the back of the headstock is the California Grizzly bear (as San Luis Obispo is located in Cal's central coast region). The bear is one of the most iconic symbols of the state and can be seen both on the state flag and seal.

[dave mac]

Many thanks ,I have emailed ernie ball too ,may be they will explain the animal and its significance too thanks again Dave 

[dave mac]

1 minute ago, Eldon Tyrell said:

That's correct and the "creature" on the back of the headstock is the California Grizzly bear (as San Luis Obispo is located in Cal's central coast region). The bear is one of the most iconic symbols of the state and can be seen both on the state flag and seal.

That's brilliant many thanks 

[ClassicVibes]

In case anyone was wondering. 

Quite clearly a bear. It features on the state flag of California alongside the star.