I want to know the serial number
 

Hi.
I am Keiichi Miyamot from JAPAN.
I want to know the meaning of serial number.

My 6TNE(Black Tiger Elite 6 stirng)'s serial number is #6TNE219402.16
I think this means;

6TNE = BSR 6string Black Tiger Elite.
2194 = 2194th Neck Thru Bass
02 = Year 2002 made

So my quwstion is : What does it mean by last ".16" ?:confused:

Thank you. ;)

the last .16
 

In the beginning, each Black Tiger model was numbered. That is the 16th 6TNE. 4s, 4, 6, and each TN as well as BSR or BT shape had a separate # of model made within the Black Tiger Series. There could have been 100 Black Tigers by the time your Bass was made but only 16 of that exact model.

Why? Because I felt like it.. lol.. After awhile I stopped numbering them. Why? Well, because in the beginning the Crotch Walnut was very scarce as it is still now and it was a limited edition mainly because of the wood used. Then I bought about 25,000 bdft worth of Logs of Black Walnut just for the Crotches to get the special wood and ensure the future of the model. Someday, I will run out of wood, someday.

Dear Mr. Ken Smith
Thank you very much for your answer in detail.
16th 6TNE! I understand.

I also have "6TNV207801.03". So ,this is the 3rd 6TNV!!
These are rare and valuable. And also the both tone is wonderful and beautiful.
I am very happy with them.

Thank you vary much.

K.Miyamoto

So ,this is the 3rd 6TNV!!
 

So ,this is the 3rd 6TNV!!?.. Yes, exactly..