Is my bass genuine

[jonunders]

In July, I purchased a Musicman StingRay 5 special, Rasberry burst from a UK retailer for £2999.

 

I have been doing some recearch on current prices for insurance purposes and the only bass that looks similar is a Sub £500 version

 

I have put the serial number into the Ernie Ball website but it dosent tell you which value bass it is. 

 

 Appart from ringing America, as their customer contact form dosen't appear to be working, is there any way, preferably in the UK, where my bass can be verified as to whether is worth £2999 or alot less

 

Thanks for reading my post and your input

 

[AxelF]

Stick up a load of photos here and I'm sure there'll be someone who can tell you immediately what model it is.

[nilorius]

I guess why did You not got some info in internet a day, before You bought that Musicman Stingray 5 special for 2999 ???

[Bunion]

You mean the same as this one? 
 

[asingardenof]

29 minutes ago, jonunders said:

In July, I purchased a Musicman StingRay 5 special, Rasberry burst from a UK retailer for £2999.

This one: https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/music-man-stingray5-special-5-string-bass-raspberry-burst? Looks pukka to me.

 

Edited January 18, 2023 by asingardenof

[Bunion]

28 minutes ago, jonunders said:

 

I have put the serial number into the Ernie Ball website but it dosent tell you which value bass it is. 

 

if it shows up it’s a USA version 

[Dan Dare]

I assume you're looking for a new replacement value for insurance purposes. Bunion's and asingardenof's posts above are helpful. Won't your receipt be sufficient proof of the price paid for the insurer? I doubt EB would give you an exact value for an instrument because retail prices vary. It's moot, anyway, as, should the worst happen and you need to make a claim, you will want replacement value at the time. If it's a few years hence, it could be more than you paid, so you don't want to insure for a precise amount as it may leave you short.

[Grahambythesea]

If it’s a new instrument then the va due for insurance purposes is the purchase price. If something happens to it at present you will want a new one as replacement. A few years down the line y ou may need to think about second hand values but now.

[jonunders]

Amazing. I couldn't find any reference to my bass,  and low and behold there it is despite checking pmt.  Thank you. It has put my mind to rest and thank you for your advice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Downunderwonder]

2 hours ago, asingardenof said:

This one: https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/music-man-stingray5-special-5-string-bass-raspberry-burst? Looks pukka to me.

 

From the link:

 

"Manufacturer  Musicman"

 

So it should show in the EB serial machine, no?

[asingardenof]

13 hours ago, Downunderwonder said:

From the link:

 

"Manufacturer  Musicman"

 

So it should show in the EB serial machine, no?

I suspect that depends more on the functionality of the EB database than the reputability of PMT as a retailer. I'm sure PMT wouldn't want to risk falling out with EB by selling knock-off gear.