By WP-Admin FVL | Published 30. There is no serial number information or tracking capability for pre-1978 models. Though I can't verify the accuracy, it was posted in the Dean online forums that imports after 2008 follow a pattern with the initial letter or letters identifying the factory, such that: US = Un Sung Korea, Y = Yoojin China, E = World Korea.The following two digitsindicateyear, then two-digit month, then production number. Please allow 7 business days for instrument identification requests. 1978 to 1995. If the serial was 53-933130, it would still indicate the same information. Other than the first four digits noting the year, it's decoded the same as the 9-digit serial numbers. Looking at the table above you'll note that in every decade the initial digit is going to repeat (i.e., an 8 could mean 1978, 1988, 1998 or 2008). These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. I have a Hamer Standard with the seial number on a sticker on the back of the headstock. Then hit return to find additional instances. The system uses running model numbers rather than a dedicated code for year, month, and place of manufacture.F300000 = late 2009 used on LP Std'59/Std'60/Tribute modelsContinued around F310650~F311050 in spring 2012 on Tribute-Plus modelsContinued around F305000 in 2011Continued around F310000 in 2012Continued around F317000 in 2013Continued around F324000 in 2014Continued around F330000 in 2015 ---------------------------------Epiphone Japan Serial Numbers1998 - CurrentThe Yamano Gakki Epiphone Japan serial numbers from 1998 onwards are in a YMMPPP format.Y = Year of manufactureMM = Month of manufacturePPP = Production numberThe serial number letters used by the Terada and Fuji-Gen guitar factories are:J = TeradaT = Terada,F = Fuji-GenNo Letter = Fuji-GenExample: J902123 = Terada / 1999 / February / unit 123Example: T902123 = Terada / 1999 / February / unit 123Example: F902123 = Fuji-Gen / 1999 / February / unit 123Example: 902123 = Fuji-Gen / 1999 / February / unit 1231987 - 1997For Yamano Gakki Epiphone Japan semi acoustic models from 1987 to approximately 1997, the serial numbers are in a YCPPP format.They were made by Terada and usually have an Orange Epiphone label.Y = Year of manufactureC = Model codePPP = Production numberModel Codes (C)1 = NVJ2 = EMPEROR3 = RIVIERA4 = SHERATON5 = CASINO6 = Limited Edition7 = EB-28 = ES-930J9 = EMPEROR-JExample: 34123 = 1993 / SHERATON / unit 123Example: 38123 = 1993 / ES-930J / unit 1231971 - 1987The Aria Epiphone Japan models that were made by Matsumoku from the early 1970s and ending before 1987 do not have a reliable serial numbering system but can be approximately dated using their Epiphone label colors.1971-1975 - Blue label - Early models say "Union Made"1976-1979 - Tan or white "Lincolnwood" label with Norlin logo1980-1987 - Brown Label with splotched pattern, Ernie Ball Music Man (Back to top of page). 1945 - 1954 serials may be handwritten in pencil until 1949 with a transition to labels. For example, serial number: 7 0002 was the second guitar built in 1977. In most cases**, the first two numbers of the serial number are the year of manufacture. 8 digits stamped on back of headstock. There is a gentleman on the Canadian Guitar Forum who seems to have the Hagstrom book andas of 2022 was still answering posters questions about their vintage Hagstroms date of manufacture. Serial number in this era will appear on the jackplate or on the bridge. Instruments with serial numbers that have 4 characters are from the 1970s and early 1980s. Sterling by Music Man instruments are not covered in the online database. Continuing with this example, the second M would stand for June. By the way - my research indicates that the fire happened before the turn of the century (in the1880's). This site uses cookies. Serial such as: PPYYWWDNN, where: For example, serial number "K0244299" would indicate a guitar made at the Kiso Factory in 2002 in the 44th week of the year on a Tuesday and being the 99th guitar off the line. The year of manufacture can be deduced from the first few numerical characters in the serial number. So serial number: 933130, indicates production run 933 and the 130th instrument produced in that run. Instruments not purchased through the Washburn distributor network are not covered under warranty in your region. From 1961 to 1972, the "Oval G-Shield" label is oval, tan colored and says "Guarantee" in large letters. I thought I would save some time by compiling a databaseof the many manufacturers in one document. Starting in early 2011 all G&L serials should be in sequence with the serial located on a metal plate on the back of the headstock. Martin Mandolins from before 1991 use a different sequence than guitars (see Martin website). To obtain a return authorization number, please contact Washburn at ourCustomer Service page. George Washburn begins a legacy of greatness with the first Washburn stringed instruments, bringing quality instruments priced for home musicians. We recommend visiting our guitar archives and viewing the annual catalogs to find the closest match. Type your serial numbers into our database below, and you'll get all the information the internet has on the instrument. (If you don't want to ring Robert Godin's neck right now you are a saint.) The number is 186330. Please contact the Washburn distributor for your region for all warranty requests. Washburn guitar serial numbers are located on the back of the headstock on electric guitars and in the sound hole on acoustic guitars. The following serial numbers apply to all Valco-made National instruments, including lapsteels, resonators, and guitars. To identify your Washburn instrument, we recommend visiting our guitar archives. Re-issues after that time will be different and we've seen no info on their serials. I have a vintage Washburn, (1880s-1978). Where can I get information? Some other resources: a serial number database that may help you date your Steinberger: http://www.headless-europe.eu/Files/List_confirmed.htm. There is no serial number information or tracking capability for pre-1978 models. (1 = El Cajon, California, USA; 2 = Tecate, Baja California, Mexico)1107064001 2nd & 7th digits indicate the two-digit year - '14 (2014)1107064001 3rd & 4th digits indicate the two-digit month - 07 (July)1107064001 5th & 6th digits indicate the day - 06 (the 6th)1107064001 Last three numbers indicate the guitar's position in that day's production sequence.9-Digit Serial NumbersFrom 1993 until the end of 1999, each Taylor guitar featured a nine-digit serial number that pinpoints when work began on that guitar, along with its series and production position. 1. Dates are approximations, perhaps +/- one year. )1961-75 (basic)100-9999 1961 - 1963 100000-199999 1963 - 1967200000-290000 1964 - 1965300000-599999 1965 - 1969600000-999999 1966 - 1969000001-099999 1967 1961-75 (detailed)Year / Approx Serial Range1961 100-424401962 42441-611801963 61450-642201964 64240-705001962 71180-966001963 96601-999991967 000001-0080101967 010000-0429001967 044000-0441001967 050000-0544001967 055000-0639991967 064000-0660101967 0670000-0709101967 090000-0999991963, 1967 100000-1060991963 106100-1089001963, 1967 1090000-1099991963 110000-1115491963, 1967 111550-1157991963 115800-1182991963, 1967 118300-1209991963 121000-1399991963, 1967 140000-1401001963 140101-1443041964 144305-1443801963 144381-1450001963 147009-1498641964 149865-1498911963 149892-1529891964 152990-1742221964, 1965 174223-1766431964 176644-1999991964 200000-2503351965 250336-2910001965 301755-3021001965 302754-3059831965, 1967 306000-3061001965, 1967 307000-3079851965, 1967 309848-3109991965 311000-3201491967 320150-3206991965 320700-3211001965 322000-3266001965 328000-3285001965 328700-3291791965, 1967 329180-3301991965, 1967-68 330200-3322401965 332241-3270901965 348000-3480921966 348093-3491001965 349121-3686381966 368640-3698901967 370000-3709991966 380000-3853091967 390000-3909981965-68 400001-4009991966 401000-4079851966 408000-4086901966 408800-4092501966 420000-4260901966 427000-4291801966 430005-4385301966 438800-4389251965-66,68-69 500000-5009991965 501010-5016001968 501601-5017021965, 1968 501703-5027061968 503010-5031101965, 1968 503405-5209551968 520956-5300561966, 1968-69 530061-5308501968-69 530851-5309931969 530994-5399991966, 1969 540000-5407951969 540796-5450091966 550000-5569101969 558012-5674001966 570099-5707551969 580000-5809991966-69 600000-6009991969 601000-6010901969 605901-6060901966-67 700000-7007991968-69 750000-7509991966-69 800000-8009991966, 1969 801000-8128381969 812900-8149991969 817000-8199991966, 1969 820000-8200871966 820088-8238301969 824000-8249991966, 1969 828002-8474881966 847499-8589991967 859001-8800891967 893401-8950381968 895039-8969991967 897000-8989991968 899000-8999991968 900000-9022501968 903000-9208991968 940000-9410091968 942001-9430001968 945000-9454501968 947415-9560001968 959000-9609091968 970000-9728641970 - 1975This period remains confusing and serial numbers from the 60s and 70s may repeat. Other investigation of the model will need to be used to pinpoint more exact year.Electrics 1935 to 1944Stamped on rear of the peg head, these serials can be three to five numbers and range from 001 in 1935 to 9999 in 1945.Acoustics 1944 to 1950Serials begin at 50,000 in 1944 and end at 59,999 in 1950.Electrics 1944 to 1950Gray area. The year of manufacture can be deduced from the first few numerical characters in the serial number. Where can I get a case for my Washburn instrument? truss rod : closing / There is enough room in the loosening direction. Q: Why should I trust your serial number info? If you can't find the serial, you may also want to check the pot codes on a Danelectro/Silvertone to at least give you a rough approximation of the year of manufacture. Yes. If anyone has a fret board stamped 2012 serial and an Indonesian sticker, let us know. For example, the serial number for the first guitar built in the El Cajon (USA) factory on July 6, 2014 is 1107064001. Below are random tidbits that may help you date yours.1980 - 1992First recorded serial numbers for guitars and bass by year:YEAR / GUITAR / BASS1980 G000530 B0005181981 G003122 B0019171982 G009886 B0085251983 G011654 B0103821984 G013273 B0142661985 G014690 B0161081986 G017325 B0176911987 G020241 B0180631988 G023725 B0196271989 G024983 0201061990 G026344 B0217881991 G027163 B0230131992 G029962 B024288GF and BC prefixes were used for the George Fullerton Signature Model and the Broadcaster, respectively. Thus, "0" prefix can indicate 1990 or 2000. If the front of the headstock of your Reverend says "Made in USA," "Eastpointe, MI, USA" or "Reverend USA," it is a made in USA Reverend. You must remove neck to accurately date those.76 + 5 digits 1976S6 + 5 digits 1976S7 + 5 digits = 1977-1978S8 + 5 digits = 1977-1978S9 + 5 digits = 1978-1981E0 + 5 digits = 1979-1981E1 + 5 digits = 1980-1982E2 + 5 digits = 1982-1983E3 + 5 digits = 1982-1984E4 + 5 digits = 1984-1985, 1987-1988E8 + 5 digits = 1988-1989E9 + 5 digits = 1989-1990N9 + 5 digits = 1990N0 + 5 digits = 1990-1991N1 + 5 or 6 digits = 1991-1992N2 + 5 or 6 digits = 1992-1993N3 + 5 or 6 digits = 1993-1994N4 + 5 or 6 digits = 1994-1995N5 + 5 or 6 digits = 1995-1996N6 + 5 or 6 digits = 1996-1997N7 + 5 or 6 digits = 1997-1998N8 + 5 or 6 digits = 1998-1999N9 + 5 or 6 digits = 1999-2000(Note: "Z" may be replaced by "DZ" for US Deluxe Series)Z0 + 5 or 6 digits 2000 - 2001Z1 + 5 or 6 digits 2001 - 2002Z2 + 5 or 6 digits 2002 - 2003Z3 + 5 or 6 digits 2003 - 2004Z4 + 5 or 6 digits 2004 - 2005Z5 + 5 or 6 digits 2005 - 2006Z6 + 5 or 6 digits 2006 - 2007Z7 + 5 or 6 digits 2007 - 2008Z8 + 5 or 6 digits 2008 - 2009Z9 + 5 or 6 digits 2009 - 2010US10 + 6 digits .. 2010US11 + 6 digits .. 2011US12 + 6 digits .. 2012US13 + 6 digits .. 2013US14 + 6 digits .. 2014US15 + 6 digits .. 2015US16 + 6 digits .. 2016Made in Japan Serials (usually appears on back of neck near neck joint)JV + 5 digits .. 1982 - 1984SQ + 5 digits .. 1983 - 1984E + 6 digits .. 1984 - 1987A + 6 digits 1985 - 1986B + 6 digits 1985 - 1986C + 6 digits 1985 - 1986F + 6 digits .1986 - 1987G + 6 digits 1987 - 1988H + 6 digits.1988 - 1989I + 6 digits1989 - 1990J + 6 digits 1989 - 1990K + 6 digits 1990 - 1991L + 6 digits 1991 - 1992M + 6 digits 1992 - 1993N + 6 Digits 1993 - 1994O + 6 Digits 1994 - 1995 P + 6 digits 1995 - 1996Q + 6 digits 1993 - 1994S + 6 digits 1994 - 1995T + 6 digits 1994 - 1995U + 6 digits 1995 - 1996N + 5 digits 1995 - 1996V + 6 digits 1996 - 1997Crafted in Japan Serials (usually back of neck)A + 6 digits 1997 - 1998O + 6 digits 1997 - 2000P + 6 digits 1999 - 2002Q + 6 digits 2002 - 2004R + 6 digits 2004 - 2005S + 6 digits 2006 - 2008T + 6 digits 2007 - 20082007 was another transitional year for Japanese-made Fender instruments, with the return to the Made in Japan country-of-origin identifier on the serial number decal. To see how cookies are used, please review our. When you touch the strings or bridge on an electric guitar, your body acts as the ground and the circuit will be quieter. You can narrowit down by the numbers that come after the prefix, which are sequential production numbers. So you need to have some idea of your guitar's era for it to help much. Made in Japan, 1984-1996:Letter-letter-####. They moved to Indonesia in 2012 and had no India sticker, nor stamped board serial, but instead a headstock stickered serial.There's a bit of mystery during the change from India to Indonesia. Moving on, the serial number's next digit indicates it was made on a Wednesday, and the final three digits that it was the 168th guitar made that week.Post-2007: Godin switched to a 12-digit serial number in late 2007, and those serial numbers give no information on production date. For example, 3-8094 would be March (3), 1978 (8) and the 94th guitar made that month.1982 - 2002 (modern pre-Fender era)Serial numbers have six numbers, with a three digit suffix:The first two digits are the year of manufacture.The next digit is the month (1-12).The next three digits are the model number, without the 6 at the beginning.The final numbers are the sequential order of the model made during the lifespan of the model (not that year).Example: A serial number of 998120-345 tells us this guitar was made in 1999 during the month of August (8) and is a G6120 model (120), the 345th to be produced during the Revival Era.Pre-Fender Korean (Electromatic/Synchromatic/Historic)Starting in 1999, Gretsch began producing budget-level Electromatic, Synchromatic and Historic Series guitars in Korea. Factory designations include: K = ESP Kiso Factory (Japan) set neck/neck-thru, S = ESP Sado Factory (Japan) bolt-on only, T = ESP Takada Factory (Japan) ESP Custom Shop, SS = ESP Standard Factory -- Signature Series or Standard Series. While neither will help you with specific dates, these resources may help in researching attributes of your specific model. Washburn reserves the right to use or offer currently available replacement parts at the time of service request. If the neck pocket contains no stamps, you'll need to check the mid-'90s catalogues and get an idea of which years the model was released. The EB database claims it only covers guitars and basses from the 90s onward. It appears that a seven-digit serial MAY indicate it was built in the 90s and the FIRST digit should indicate the year. These are numbered with the same metal tag system.The number ranges shown are approximate and overlap.1940 ---------------- G-100 to G-1991940-41 ------------ 200G to 4450G1942, 1943-47 ------ 4451G and up1947 ---------------- V100 - V75001948 ---------------- V7500 - V150001949 ---------------- V15000 - V250001950 ---------------- V25000 - V350001951 ---------------- V35000 - V38000 / (X100 - X7000)1952 ---------------- X7000 - X170001953 ---------------- X17000 - X300001954 ---------------- X30000 - X430001955 ---------------- X43000 - X570001956 ---------------- X57000 - X710001957 ---------------- X71000 - X850001958 ---------------- X85000 - X99000 / T100 - T50001959 ---------------- T5000 - T250001960 ---------------- T25000 - T500001961 ---------------- T50000 - T750001962 ---------------- T75000 - T90000 / G100 - G50001963 ---------------- T90000 - T99000 / G5000 - G150001964 ---------------- G15000 - G400001964 - early 68 ----- sticker w/"1" prefixearly to mid 1968 --- sticker w/"2" prefix (+5- or 6-digit number)From 1965 on we see some (not all) Supros with a sticker on the back of the headstock instead of the metal plate. 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