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Title: Jerry Jones serial number question
Post by: Denis on November 16, 2013, 06:33:38 AM
Where are serial numbers located on Jerry Jones' Neptune Longhorn basses? I can't remember where it was on mine.

I am 100% sure the JJ Seaburst I just bought on eBay is mine (located about 50 miles from where it was stolen).

Thanks.
Title: Re: Jerry Jones serial number question
Post by: ack1961 on November 16, 2013, 08:39:04 AM
Denis,

This is from the Jerry Jones website:

Q.    Where do I find my serial number?
A.    Mid 1988~to~mid 1990.  Serial numbers hand lettered in black ink at lower back of headstock. Black or dark colored instruments may be numbered inside control cavity or backside of white pickguards. Some in neck cavity.

        Mid 1990~to~mid 1993.  Silver and black serial number labels applied to top back of headstock.

        Mid 1992~to~late 1998.  Serial number engraved on metal jack plate. Models without jackplates have s/n engraved on lower edge of bridge. Sitars engraved number is located on metal string guide at rear of bridge.

         Jan 1998~to~current. Printed white label inside control cavity...all instruments. First two digits indicate year of production.

Hope it helps.  Good luck.
Title: Re: Jerry Jones serial number question
Post by: Denis on November 16, 2013, 08:43:17 AM
Thanks! I was in a rush to deal with this so didn't even think about the old website!
Title: Re: Jerry Jones serial number question
Post by: rexdiablo on November 17, 2013, 08:28:10 PM
Holy shit, that's awesome Denis! Where did it land?
Title: Re: Jerry Jones serial number question
Post by: Denis on November 25, 2013, 06:23:10 AM
Ended up on eBay in Mt. Airy!

Damn, this bass sounds good!