The Sting Ray EX was manufactured at a designated factory in Japan using the same hardware as the Music Man USA model. This is a Music Man Sting Ray EX made in Japan in 1999. It features a maple neck, a maple veneer fingerboard, a 3-band EQ, a bridge with a serial number engraved on it and a mute, and a 6-point joint plate. Retaining its striking appearance, this guitar offers the tight, USA-style sound that is its defining charm. Signs of use are visible (sun fading, paint chips on the end block, dents and scratches around the headstock and along the outer edges, scuffs and wipe marks, picking marks, buckle marks, discoloration and ring marks on the back of the neck, deterioration of the mute sponge, tarnish, pitting, and rust on metal parts, etc.). It was set up upon arrival (cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, string height adjustment, and fret leveling). The frets are at a height that poses no problem for playing, and the truss rod is completely loose (no tension on the truss rod; rod movement is normal), so there are currently no issues with the neck. Condition Grade: B+: Some minor scratches, but no issues for normal use Serial Number: D10551 Year of Manufacture: 1999 Country of Manufacture: Japan Case: Soft case Weight: 4.94 kg Truss Rod: Note: The truss rod is completely loose; there are currently no issues with the neck Fret Wear: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playability Strings at Setup: D'Addario EXL165 / .045-.105 set Repairs and Maintenance Performed: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, action adjustment, fret leveling * As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, or other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance. * Any specifications listed regarding the truss rod, remaining fret height, string action, etc., were measured by our staff during setup and are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity. These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be identical when the item arrives at your location. * This is a one-of-a-kind item, and it is listed simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to promptly remove product listings upon sale, but updates may not always be in real time. We sincerely apologize if the item happens to be sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding.