The letter (2nd position) is an internal code. Washburn can only identify instruments via email, and with a clear digital photograph and serial number. Our current used guitars3. Below are more signposts for Yamaha serial identification. Danelectro/Silvertone (Back to top of page)You can find serial numbers on vintage Danelectro/Silvertone instruments all over the instrument, including back of headstock, neck heel, neck pocket, control cavity and other places. 2020 WASHBURN GUITARS | Washburn is a division of JAM USA LLC. Six-digit serials will not help you date the guitar and you must contact Godin for help (info@godinguitars.com). Boss serial numbers are either 4 numbers, 6 numbers, or 6/7 characters with 2 letters and the rest numbers. Web. The third letter is an internal code for Japan. This known anomaly can be solved by observing attributes of the given year.1966 - 1972 Gretsch began date-coding serial numbers in August 1966. Early Gibson models can be identified by either a Factory Order Number (FON) or a serial number. No, standard models are only produced to catalog specs and custom options are not presently available. Dean (Back to top of page)Every Dean guitar made in United States comes with a seven digit serial number that is printed on the back of the headstock (some 90s models may be stamped on the fretboard). If your instrument does not have a serial number, the instrument cannotbe dated or identified. Look through the sound hole toward the head of the guitar. The next letter (3rd position) is the month; in this case M=June (see chart.) Many newer EB instruments (approximately 1998 forward) have the serial number imprinted into the metal of the neck plate. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Michelle White-Godinet, Title IX Equal Opportunity . Hopefully, some of you guys are serial with these guitars. Note, this is one of the most convoluted Gibson periods, and your serial may indicate more than one possible year. For instance, some of instruments with U + 6 digits are also built in 2012.Made in Mexico Serials (on headstock)MN0 + 5 or 6 digits 1990-1991MN1 + 5 or 6 digits 1991-1992MN2 + 5 or 6 digits 1992-1993MN3 + 5 or 6 digits 1993-1994MN4 + 5 or 6 digits 1994-1995MN5 + 5 or 6 digits 1995-1996MN6 + 5 or 6 digits 1996-1997MN7 + 5 or 6 digits 1997-1998MN8 + 5 or 6 digits 1998-1999MN9 + 5 or 6 digits 1999-2000MZ0 + 5 or 6 digits 2000-2001MZ1 + 5 or 6 digits 2001-2002MZ2 + 5 or 6 digits 2002-2003MZ3 + 5 or 6 digits 2003-2004MZ4 + 5 or 6 digits 2004-2005MZ5 + 5 or 6 digits 2005-2006MZ6 + 5 or 6 digits 2006-2007MZ7 + 5 or 6 digits 2007-2008MZ8 + 5 or 6 digits 2008-2009MZ9 + 5 or 6 digits 2009-2010"10" prefix followed by a space and eight digits Late 2009 through approximately March 2010MX10 + 6 digits 2010MX11 + 6 digits 2011MX12 + 6 digits 2012MX13 + 6 digits 2013MX14 + 6 digits 2014MX15 + 6 digits 2015-2016MX16 + 6 digits 2016-2017MX17 + 6 digits 2017-2018NOTES: Mexican Fender Signature Series used other prefixes, such as "MSN"+ 5 digits in the 1990s and "MS" in the 2000s. Charvel Pro ModThese are made in Mexico though they may say San Dimas on the neck plate. Instruments with serial numbers that have 5 or more characters are from the late 1980s-2000s. Serial numbers up to A10001 (last serial number issued by Washburn) refer to . There is a US stamp on the end of the headstock that is barely visible. Minneapolis, MN 55425. Serial numbers found under a pickup may conform to an "MMYNN" scheme where MM = month, Y = last digit of year, and NN = production number. What does my warranty cover? [4]Korean Ibanez Serial NumbersThe serials below should start with one or two letters to indicate the manufacturer, then follow with one of the several possible number schemes below having somewhere between 6 and 10 digits.C = Cor-Tek (Cort), S = Samick(19901995), S/SQ = Saehan(Sunghan), P = Peerless (Iida), Y = Yoojin, A = Sae-In.YYMMXXXX formatYY = year (03=2003)MM = month (01=January12=December)XXXX = production numberE = Sung-EumYMMXXXX formatY = year (9=1999)MM = month (01=January12=December)XXXX = production numberW = WorldMYXXXX formatM=month (1=January9=September, X=OctoberZ=December)Y=year (3=2003)XXXX = production numberIndonesian Ibanez Serial NumbersI = Cor-Tek (Cort) Indonesia, K = KWOYYMMXXXXX formatYY = year (03=2003)MM = month (01=January12=December)XXXXX = production numberChinese Ibanez Serial NumbersZ = Yeou Chern, J=SejungYYMMXXXXX formatYY = year (03=2003)MM = month (01=January12=December)XXXXX = production numberOdd Ibanez Serial Numbers2940000 Acoustic2 = Cor-Tek (Cort) TaejanYYXXXX formatYY = year (94=1994)XXXX = production numberIbanez Ghostrider model numbers GR=Cor-Tek (Cort), MGR=SamickOlder AcousticYYMM (Kato)YY = year (82=1982)MM = month (01=January12=December)Silver Cadet modelZ = Woo-sin Jackson/Charvel (Back to top of page)Charvel USA Made(check out usacharvels.com for lots of good info too) About 750 San Dimas Charvels were built without serial numbers from '79 until 11/9/81. 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. See the explanation for serial number 980311301 below:980311301 First two digits indicate the year - 98 (1998)980311301 3rd & 4th digits indicate the two-digit month - 03 (March)980311301 5th & 6th digit indicate the day - 11 (the 11th)980311301 7th digit is a series code number - 0 for 300 or 400 Series, 1 for 500 through Presentation Series, 2 for 200 Series, 3 for a Baby, 4 for a Big Baby, 5 for a T5, 7 for Nylon Series, 8 for 100 Series, and 9 for SolidBody Series. Excessive playing may require more frequent string changing, in the event of breakage or oxidization. By WP-Admin FVL | Published 30. Continuing with this example, the second M would stand for June. At that point, observing your model's features and comparing to other examples will be helpful. Promotional set with Blonde Deluxe Reverb AmpNC(XXXXXX) Squier Strat Bullets (dating unclear)SE(XXXXXX) Signature Series SE8(XXXXX)='88, SE9(XXXXX)='89 SN(XXXXXX) Signature Series SN0(XXXXX)='90, SN1(XXXXX)='91, SN2(XXXXX)='92, etc. The number is 186330. From what I read in the serial book, Washburn used this particular 4 digit serial number sale from the early 30parts and mid 40lookup, but they didn't offer any particular information on specific parts from that time period. The third letter is the month; M=June. Can you fix it or sell me a new neck? So, June 2nd, 1988. All Jackson's that have the Professional logo on the headstock are Japanese made! If your serial is found, it will tell you the official model name, number, and date of production. The two numbers that follow are the day; 12th. Here's some confusion for you. The three numbers at the end are the unit number. The second letter is the month; K=April. The first six digits are the SKU number for the guitar's model. Korean models on back of headstock sometimes say "Designed & Setup by Reverend Guitars, USA. The four numbers that follow are the unit number; (00)11. First two numbers in the sequence are the last two digits of the production year. How can I get a Washburn Endorsement? There wasa space between the first and second digits until some point in 1984. Well, not so quick. The ranking number may consist of any number of digits.----------------------------------------------FYYMRRRRF = factory IDYY = year of manufactureM = letter code to corresponding month (A=January, B=February, etc)RRRR = ranking numberExample: R01B0123 = Peerless Korea / 2001 / February / unit 0123.----------------------------------------------FYYSSSS(Epiphone Elite/Elitist models)F = factory IDY = single digit year of manufacture (2 = 2002, 3 = 2003, etc. Study the following table to determine the year.Charvel Model 1 - 4MODEL1 - 4 / NECKPLATE GASKET / NECKPLATE SYMBOL / HEADSTOCK SYMBOL / SERIAL START (APPROXIMATE)1986 No TM TM 2220001987 Yes TM 2500001988 Yes 275100Charvel Model 5 and 6The Charvel Model 5 and 6 have a neck-through design and unlike the Model 1 - 4, their serial number directly reveal the build year. Thanks to user Mudlark for contributing this information: Japan 6 Digits Neck Thru Stamped On Fret BoardJ0xxxxx- J5xxxxx 1990-1995 Date coded Professional headstock logo00xxxx- 11xxxx 2000-2011 Date coded No Professional LogoJapan 6 Digits Bolt On/Neck Plate90xxxx-95xxxx 1990-1995 Date Coded0xxxxx-8xxxxx 1990-1998 Date CodedBoth formats were used at varying times on various Professional modelsJapan 6 digits Headstock StickersJ0xxxxx-J1xxxxx- Mid '90s models such as some Kellys that had no neck plate. Buffalo Grove, IL 60089. Nuno Bettencourt signature electric acoustic guitar arrived in beautiful condition. Other signatures, such as Ritchie Blackmore and Duff McKagan used "MSZ," while still others retained the "MX" designation. 2015 Washburn Parallaxe Catalog (21.5mb) 2014 Washburn Parallaxe Catalog (7.5mb) 2014 Washburn Catalog (58mb) 2013 Washburn Catalog (34.5mb) 2012 Washburn Catalog (19.7mb) 2010 - 2011 Washburn Electric Catalog (pdf, 5.6mb) 2010 - 2011 Washburn Acoustic Catalog (pdf, 5.9mb) 2009 Washburn catalog (pdf, 11mb) 2008 Washburn Catalog (pdf, 12.8mb) Vintage Washburn Mandolin Restoration: Serial Numbers. How can I find out the status of my order that was placed through an authorized Washburn Dealer? The second letter is the month; February. How can I find out prices on new guitars? The Fender-era 51xx guitars follow the normal Fender numbering scheme.2002 - Present (Fender era)Contemporary Gretsch serial numbers have a two letter prefix indicating the location of manufacture, followed by a two-digit year, a two-digit month and a four-digit production number relating to that specific factory for the given year.Example: A serial number of JT04021010 tells us the guitar was made at the Japan Terada factory (JT) in 2004 (04) during the month of February (02) as the 1,010th Gretsch guitar made at the factory that year.The two-letter factory code prefixes include:CS: US, Custom ShopCY: China, YakoKP: Korea, PeerlessKS: Korea, Samick/SPGJD: Japan, Dyna GakkiJF: Japan, Fuji-Gen GakkiJT: Japan, TeradaIS: Indonesia, Samick Guild (Back to top of page)The Guild company has an amazing amount of serial number info, mostly because for many years of production they used a different serial scheme for each of their different models. When the Charvel Model 5 and 6 were introduced in 1986, the serial number was found on the back of the headstock under the clear coat, in the form of a plastic decal. You will find that some years appear several times with various serial number ranges. 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. I thought I might as well share the info with everyone on the web. Washburn can only provide the current MSRP of new instruments currently in production. There is no indication of year in this configurationjust "sometime between '86 and '89.Made in Japan, 1995-1999:######. Serials are usually found inside the body near the neck joint. Thus, "0" prefix can indicate 1990 or 2000. If the instrument does not have a serial number, it is likely a factory prototype or sample, and it is impossible to gauge its exact age. Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. To obtain a return authorization number, please contact Washburn at ourCustomer Service page. Basically the first and fifth digits of the serial will indicate the year. The seventh digit indicates if it is a factory second ("0" means not factory second, while "9" is a second). The third and fourth letters are the date; QH=01. (Note:Read the detailed table carefully. This means the guitar is made on November 11, 1994. So, MC19xxxxx would be a 2019.Charvel BassesThe year of the Model series bass guitars (1B, 2B, 3B, 4B) can be determined using the same method as for the guitars described above. The first digit indicates the last digit of the year it was built, with the final numbers indicating sequentially the order of production. Jan 05, 2019 Washburn has used many serial number formats over the years, ranging from 4-12 characters long. In 1889, Washburn becomes the largest mandolin maker in America. Instruments not purchased through the Washburn distributor network are not covered under warranty in your region. Washburn has utilized a variety of serial number formats throughout its history. Kramer (Back to top of page)Kramer guitar owners seem to be some of the more dedicated fans out there. If it isn't there, you probably have the sequential serial format and possibly a 2000's model.96xxxxx, 97xxxxx, 98xxxxx Jackson Logo OnlyThese numbers started circa '96-8 at 9600000, hit 9700000 circa 2003, 9800000 circa 2007 and ended in late 2011 around 985xxxx. So if there are only four digits following the 8, it is certainly a 1978 (by 1988production would certainly have hit five-digit numbers). Some believe that the first digit may denote the year, but this pertains only to pre-Fender Korean-made guitars. All the Tribute Models have the build year and month coded in the serial number.Tribute serial number formats are:YYMXXXX or YMMXXXX (e.g., 0123456 - Made In Japan Tribute Models only)YYMMXXXX (e.g., 01234567 - Made In Korea Tribute Models only)YYMMXXXXX (e.g., 012345678 - Made In Indonesia Tribute Models only)LYYMMXXXX (e.g., L01234567 - Made In China Tribute Models only)Theguitarsbyleo.com websitehas a G&L registry where you can see what other G&L owners have recorded about specific models they own. 2023 Washburn Guitars | Washburn Guitars is a division of JAM USA LLC. The serial on these guitars can't be used directly to find the year. This site uses cookies. The serial number format is now: "CLFYYMMnnn", where YY=last two digits of year, MM=two digit month.The G&L Tribute models have a different serial numbering scheme. Washburn recommends changing strings every 3-4 months, to maintain the best tone and playability. I did read in an online forum that the company keeps a record of their instruments. Here is a link the the ongoing discussion thread:https://www.guitarscanada.com/index.php?threads/hagstrom-serial-number.13206/page-4. (If you don't want to ring Robert Godin's neck right now you are a saint.) Last, some older ESPs may have no stamped serial. Later Hagstrom instruments added the prefix "53" to their serial numbers, but the final six digits still have the same information. Stewmac.com Guitarfetish.com Wdmusicproducts.com. system? http://www.guitarsbyleo.com/AUTOREG/interact2.php3?registry_id=1, http://guildguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/history_of_your_guild.pdf, https://www.guitarscanada.com/index.php?threads/hagstrom-serial-number.13206/page-4, http://www.headless-europe.eu/Files/List_confirmed.htm, http://www.headless-europe.eu/Files/Steinberger_serial_poster.pdf, 1 to 7900 (some with letter, some without). If you're not averse to removing the neck on a guitar, Fender often wrote a date on the heel of the neck, as well as a date in the neck pocket. Find a Dealer Buy local or online Find a Dealer This was a running change, and both Made in Japan and Crafted in Japan decals appear on instruments from 2007 and 2008.Made in Japan T + 6 digits 2007-2010Made in Japan U + 6 digits 2010-2011Note: A new Japanese vendor was enlisted in 2010 to help meet demand for the Geddy Lee and Marcus Miller Jazz Bass models. The serial number, stamped on the neck block, is 3991.ANTIQUE WASHBURN BOWL Back Mandolin Venetian style 235 serial 226599 - 499.99. You'll need to scroll down to the bottom of the page and click to the last page of posts to see the most current. The Washburn shop only performs warranty repairs (provided there is no factory authorized service center in your region). It seemed to find some from 1987 onwards, but it's hit and miss. Your best bet is comparing it to other similar models and looking to see if those owners have a solid date they were made, or perhaps checking pot codes. You will find a four-digit serial number on the neck plate, but it may not be able to help date the instrument. Most technicians capable of performing repair work have easy access to them, via a variety of instrument parts dealers/suppliers. I just got my hands on a washburn. You can also contact the guys at EB at musicman_customerservice@ernieball.com. Is the whole serial number HQ1193033? Instruments with serial numbers that have 4 characters are from the 1970s and early 1980s. the letter (3rd position) is the month; March (see chart.) But my database mayinclude inaccuracies. Imports designated by EX, EXP, or BXP are not serialized by year. While neither will help you with specific dates, these resources may help in researching attributes of your specific model. If the digits following the 8 are higher than 51,000 thenit must be a 2008, and so on. So serial number: 933130, indicates production run 933 and the 130th instrument produced in that run. 8 digits stamped on back of headstock. A return authorization number is required for any repairs performed at Washburn. 1974 10109 to 10146 1975 20147 to 20315 1976 30316 to []450 1977 451 to 900 1978 901 to 1300 1979 1301 to 1400 1980 1401 to 1670 1981 1671 to 1951 1982 1952 to 2445 1983 2446 to 3206 1984 3207 to 3888 1985 3889 to 4778 1986 4779 to 5981 1987 5982 to 7831 1988 7832 to 10070 1989 10071 to 12497 1990 12498 to 15249 1991 15250 to 17953 1992 930104001 to 931221124 1993 940104001 to 941220130 1994 950103001 to 951219136 1995 960102001 to 961219140 1996 970106001 to 971219144 1997 980105101 to 981218144 1998 990104101 to 991220148 1999 20000103101 to 20001221160 200010-Digit Serial NumbersThe current 10-digit serial numbering format that started in November of 2009 identifies where the guitar was built, the start date, and the assigned number of the guitar on that day's production schedule. Sister top of the line instruments would have been the 199, standard size and the 399, which is their grand concert size. In 1997, the prefix CL (Clarence Leo) began use, and a couple years later it was changed to CLF.------------------------------. Please note that fender serial numbers tend to overlap by at least a year, and thereby the date of your guitar can only be. In most Washburn guitars, the first two digits of the serial number indicate the year of manufacture. Located on jackplate. Either the first 2 digits, or the first digit, are typically used to. One person was able to get his serial dated by emailing: info@sterlingbymusicman.com. Are standard Washburn models available with custom options? So if "SG" appear near the output jack, S = 1979, and G = July.The 26 letters of the alphabet indicate the year thus:Letter / YearA 1961B 1962C 1963D 1964E 1965F 1966G 1967H 1968I 1969J 1970 (or 1960)K 1971L 1972M 1973N 1974O 1975P 1976Q 1977R 1978S 1979T 1980U 1981V 1982W 1983X 1984Y 1985Z 1986Here are the letters (A-L) used to indicate the month:Letter / MonthA JanuaryB FebruaryC MarchD AprilE MayF JuneG JulyH AugustI SeptemberJ OctoberK NovemberL December 1987 - 1996Similar to the last scheme. The site is run by Doug Tulloch and he even sells a Danelectro Guitar Guide for you hardcore fans. Serial info here also pertains to Godin's spin-off brands: Seagull, Norman, Simon & Patrick, Art & Luther and LaPatrie.There are three distinct periods in Godin's serial numbering:Pre-1993: The serial will be six or seven digits. So the serial number "02112777" would indicate a guitar produced the 2nd day of November in 1982 OR 1992 and was the 777th guitar off the production line. The year of manufacture can be deduced from the first few numerical characters in the serial number. 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. One caveat to this system is Yamaha recycles its numbers every 10 years, so let's use an example serial: MM15044. we'll see. When it comes to dating a Kramer, there is little in the way of good information. Minimal tweaking is key to adjusting an instruments neck. In Sept. 2016, the metal plate was replaced with a waterslide decal. See the explanation for serial number 20070311301 below:20070311301 First four digits indicate the year - 200720070311301 5th & 6th digits indicate the two-digit month - 03 (March)20070311301 7th & 8th digits indicate the day - 11 (the 11th)20070311301 9th digit is a series code number - 0 for 300 or 400 Series, 1 for 500 thru Presentation Series, 2 for 200 Series, 3 for a Baby, 4 for a Big Baby, 5 for T5, 7 for Nylon Series, 8 for 100 Series, and 9 for SolidBody Series. It may also say "Guarantee" up till 1974, but the large "Guild" clearly separates it from the Oval G-Shield label. We cannot guarantee that we are able to date your instrument. The last number is an internal code (could be D, R, U, or Y.) It seems they've never been particularly good or consistent when it comes to serial numbers. In doing research on this brand I found the definitive website for Danelectro/Silvertone info at www.danelectro.guru. Washburn sx25B amp serial number 88020006 when made how much were they What year is a Washburn Force 4 Bass Guitar serial 830993. For example, an "8" can indicate 1988 or 1998. Most service technicians in the field have standardized parts readily available from the above suppliers. SZ(XXXXXX) Signature Series SZ0(XXXXX)='00, SZ1(XXXXX)='01, SZ2(XXXXX)='02, etc.T(XXXXXX) Tribute Series (check neck heel)V+4,5,6 digits Vintage Series (check neck heel)XN(XXXXX) FRS and Telecaster '52 (XN prefix may not appear on instrument) (XXX) OF 500 35TH Anniversary Strat from 1989-1990(XXXX) STAMPED ON BRIDGE PLATE U.S. '52 Vintage Telecaster 1982-1988 (Check neck date for exact year)(XXXXX) STAMPED ON BRIDGE PLATE U.S. '52 Vintage Telecaster 1988-present (Check neck date for exact year), It seems there is no sure-fire way to get the year on a G&L. How can I get one? To completely decode this serial you must look at the next two digits--"05"--this denotes the fifth week of Godin's 2006 production year--WHICH BEGINS ON AUGUST 1, 2005 (why Godin? 8Mxxxxxx ..1978 0000xxxx t/m 0030xxxx 1978 0031xxxx t/m 0047xxxx 1979 0048xxxx t/m 0065xxxx 1980 0066xxxx t/m 0099xxxx 1981 0100xxxx t/m 0129xxxx 1982 0130xxxx t/m 0169xxxx 1983 0170xxxx t/m 0199xxxx 1984 0200xxxx t/m 0239xxxx 1985 0240xxxx t/m 0259xxxx 1986 0260xxxx t/m 0339xxxx 1987 0340xxxx t/m 0359xxxx 1988 0360xxxx t/m 0419xxxx 1989 04249338 t/m 0439xxxx 1990 0440xxxx t/m 0519xxxx 1991 0520xxxx t/m 0599xxxx 1992 0600xxxx t/m 0639xxxx 1993 0640xxxx t/m 0769xxxx 1994 0770xxxx >>..1995. Those are some of the basics. I don't claim to bea serial number guru. The original Washburn brand disappeared in the 1930's. Here the serial is decoded as: Please note that below are vague signposts to perhaps get you in the ballpark of when your early Epiphone was made. From 1953 to 1959 Guild used a label that showed a white guitar body on a black background. As far as I can determine, early Washburn serial numbers were pretty haphazard and never gave any indication of date of manufacture. Sorry, who is the manufacturer? Type search term above. The above information applies to USA made Hamers only. I am a non-US resident and require instrument service or repair. Also a two-character code, but this time the first letter indicates the month (same scheme as above) and the second character is a digit that indicates the year, thus:Number / Year0 19871 19882 19893 19904 19915 19926 19937 19948 19959 19961998 - PresentEasiest of all, this two-digit scheme uses the last two digits of the year to show the year of production. Made in Japan, 1986-1989:#-letter-#####. If your instrument is not under warranty, then we recommend contacting a local instrument repair shop. For example, 4C7768 = 400 Series Combo from 1957. Still, there are other guitars with serial numbers like 00001 or 00089. If it lacks one, it was likely either refinished or stolen and altered. The table below should tell you the year of your Reverend. Washburn guitar serial numbers are located on the back of the headstock on electric guitars and in the sound hole on acoustic guitars. In some cases I've merged info from 3 or 4 different sources to try andgive a more complete picture. "09" is 2009, etc. The FONs appear below followed by serial numbers.1902 to 1945 FON Overview, NOTE: From 1935 to 1942 the FON may include a one- or two-letter suffix.Gibson Serial NumbersAcoustic and electric archtops 1902-1961Year / Last Serial Number (of that year)1903 -- 11501904 -- 18501905 -- 25501906 -- 33501907 -- 42501908 -- 54501909 -- 69501910 -- 87501911 -- 108501912 -- 133501913 -- 161001914 -- 201501915 -- 251501916 -- 320001917 -- 395001918 -- 479001919 -- 538001920 -- 622001921 -- 693001922 -- 714001923 -- 749001924 -- 803001925 -- 827001926 -- 836001927 -- 854001928 -- 873001929 -- 897501930 -- 902001931 -- 904501932 -- 907001933 -- 914001934 -- 923001935 -- 928001936 -- 941001937 -- 952001938 -- 957501939 -- 960501940 -- 966001941 -- 974001942 -- 977001943 -- 978501944 -- 982501945 - 986501946 -- 993001947 -- 9999991947 - 1961After number 999999 in 1947, Gibson started over with an "A" prefix.Year / Last Numbers1947 -- A 13051948 -- A 26651949 -- A 44101950 -- A 65961951 -- A 94201952 -- A 124601953 -- A 174351954 -- A 186651955 -- A 219101956 -- A 247551957 -- A 268201958 -- A 288801959 -- A 322851960 -- A 34645, 1952 - 1961 Gibson solid body electricsThis period had the serial stamped on the back of the headstock. 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