Tune-O-Matic srtikes again!

[Dave W]

The only reason to hide a serial number is because you are worried it might be listed on a police report somewhere as stolen property.

I've heard rumors of fraudsters with no connection to an instrument claiming it was stolen from them. May just be a rumor.

[drbassman]

The only reason to hide a serial number is because you are worried it might be listed on a police report somewhere as stolen property.

Ah, I see.  Don't know that I'd worry about that.  Have to give it some thought.

[Dave W]

A seven year old discussion with a long-dead auction link and a number of vitriolic posts removed. The removed posts were from "ezrabezra" who claimed to be from Houston but was really you-know-who. The amazing antics of www.vintage-sales.com

[Pilgrim]

The only reason to hide a serial number is because you are worried it might be listed on a police report somewhere as stolen property.

Hadn't thought of that!  Very perceptive.