Where can I obtain warranty service? After 1969 you'll see a "volute" on the back of the neck where it meets the headstock. This means the guitar is made on November 11, 1994. 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. 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. Oscar Schmidt was trained as a bookbinder in his native Germany before migrating to America. (10 = 2010, 11 = 2011, etc). The new "F" models are made in China. These two basses and the other instruments listed below that were supplied by this factory continued to use Made in Japan T + 6 digits designation through 2011:Pawn Shop Fender 51Pawn Shop Fender 72Pawn Shop Mustang Special70s Precision BassJaguar BassIn 2012, Fender transitioned the Japanese numbering scheme again with the new serial numbers starting with JD followed by an eight-digit number with Made in Japan decals.If your serial number starts with JD followed by an eight-digit number, the first two digits designates the year of manufacture. Below we outline a simple way to narrow down the date range of an acoustic Guild. Some manufacturers even indicate the exact date of creation, like 941101. You can check the neck, neck pocket, or even pickup cavity for a written serial. If your serial is found, it will tell you the official model name, number, and date of production. The first number designates the production year (5 = 1955, etc).1961 - 1975First we present a simplified table that may get you in the ballpark. Fender is notorious for being a little tricky. 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). Only the guitars in our current catalog and website are still in production. )YY = double digit year of manufacture (2010-Current)SSSS = sequential ranking numberExample: F21234 = Fuji-gen Japan / 2002 / unit 1234Example: T101234 = Terada Japan / 2010 / unit 1234----------------------------------------------F-Serial Numbers on Les Paul Standard '59/'60 Models and Tribute/Plus ModelsThe latest serial number system used by Epiphone has not yet been completely deciphered. 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. Some models are produced in a left-handed configuration. (i.e., JD14003414 = 2014) However, there are some exceptions in this 2012 transition period. For example, if the serial number is 240000, maybe, it's either a 1982 or 1992 guitar model. Located on jackplate. (Note, the two dates can differ, at which point you may want to check the CTS pots for a date code.). Washburn does not offer replacement necks at this time. Later Hagstrom instruments added the prefix "53" to their serial numbers, but the final six digits still have the same information. Send us a request from ourCustomer Service pageand tell us about your store. This known anomaly can be solved by observing attributes of the given year.1966 - 1972 Gretsch began date-coding serial numbers in August 1966. Briefly, for a pre-1967 3-digit serial number the first two digits are the week, while the last digit tells the year, such that serial number 210 indicates a 1960 model made in the 21st week of the year. .began to produce Washburn-branded instruments, generally identifiable by an "SI . Two letters, four numbers, like so: MI0031.The first letter is the year; 1986. For a complete list of our authorized Washburn dealers, please visit ourdealer locator. If you would like a printed copy of a catalog, please write us at: U.S. Music 1649 Barclay Blvd. Proudly Crafted by Mirr Music Limited Korea." How do I know if my neck needs adjustment? Warning: Someone sold the leftover, excess numbered neckplates on the black market, so if you find a guitar with a San Dimas neckplate numbered 5492 or higher, it was not made by Charvel/Jackson!To help you identify your Jackson / Charvel, use the following information: If you have a San Dimas California or Ontario California neckplate and, or have a "MADE IN USA" logo on the headstock, you have a USA MADE guitar. Washburn has used many serial number formats over the years, ranging from 4-12 characters long. 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. Still, there are other guitars with serial numbers like 00001 or 00089. Washburn reserves the right to repair or replace the instrument, at our sole discretion. Anything newer than that will be Korean made. If the serial was 53-933130, it would still indicate the same information. . Some other resources: a serial number database that may help you date your Steinberger: http://www.headless-europe.eu/Files/List_confirmed.htm. Washburn University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or marital or parental status. Please contact the Washburn distributor for your region for all warranty requests. PRS Prefix indicators0 = 1990 or 20001 = 1991 or 20012 = 1992 or 20023 = 1993 or 20034 = 1994 or 20045 = 1985, 1995, or 20056 = 1986, 1996, or 20067 = 1987, 1997, or 20078 = 1988, 1998, or 20089 = 1989, 1999, or 200910 = 201011 = 201112 = 201213 = 201314 = 201415 = 201516 = 201617 = 201718 = 2018Set Neck Models (back of headstock)After the year prefix:Serial Number / Year0001 - 0400 19850401 - 1700 19861701 - 3500 19873501 - 5400 19885401 - 7600 19897601 - 10100 199010101 - 12600 199112601 - 15000 199215001 - 17900 199317901 - 20900 199420901 - 24600 199524601 - 29500 199629501 - 34600 199734601 - 39100 199839101 - 44499 199944500 - 52199 200052200 - 62199 200162200 - 72353 200272354 - 82254 200382255 - 92555 200492556 - 103103 2005103104 - 114940 2006114941 - 132401 2007132402 - 146419 2008146420 - 159132 2009159133 - 170591 2010170592 - 183862 2011183863 - 196410 2012196411 - 206059 2013206060 - 215491 2014215492 - 224954 2015224955 - 236147 2016236148 - 2017S2 Models (back of headstock)After the year prefix: CE Models (2016 and Later) (neck plate)Prefix Number / Year16 201617 2017CE Models (1988 - 2008) (neck plate)Serial Number / Year7 0001 0270 19887 0271 1830 19897 1831 3200 19907 3201 4540 19917 4541 7090 19927 7091 8820 19937 8821 10700 19947 10701 13000 19957 13001 14680 19967 14681 17130 19977 17131 19580 1998 (prefix may be CE)CE 19581 20749 1999CE 20750 21599 2000CE 21600 23199 2001CE 23200 25389 2002CE 25390 26399 2003CE 26400 27900 2004CE 27901 29377 2005CE 29378 - 31800 2006CE 31801 - 32783 2007CE 32784 - 33881 2008EG Models (neck plate)Serial Number / Year5 or EG 0001 0920 19905 or EG 0921 1290 19915 or EG 1291 2070 19925 or EG 2071 2870 19935 or EG 2871 3190 19945 or EG 3191 - 3300 1995Swamp Ash Special Models (neck plate)Serial Number / Year8 00001 00410 19978 or SA 00411 00760 1998SA 00761 00969 1999SA 00970 01179 2000SA 01180 01399 2001SA 01400 01899 2002SA 01900 02099 2003SA 02100 02287 2004SA 02288 02700 2005SA 02701 02800 2006SA 02801 03055 2007SA 03056 03256 2008SA 003257 03312 2009Bolt-On Bass (neck plate)After the year prefix:Serial Number / Year4 0001 0030 19894 0031 0140 19904 0141 0200 1991Set-Neck Bass (back of headstock)After the year prefix:Serial Number / Year9 0001 0230 1986/879 0231 0350 19889 0351 0680 19899 0681 0730 19909 0731 0800 1991Electric Bass (back of headstock)After the year prefix:Serial Number / YearEB 00007 00072 2000EB 00073 00199 2001EB 00200 00422 2002EB 00423 00501 2003EB 00502 00650 2004SE Models (back of headstock)Prefix Letter / YearA 2000B 2001C 2002D 2003E 2004F 2005G 2006H 2007I 2008J 2009K 2010L 2011M 2012N 2013O 2014P 2015Q 2016R 2017S 2018T 2019U 2020Acoustic Serial NumbersThe serial number of an acoustic is located on the label inside the sound hole of the guitar. Either the first 2 digits, or the first digit, are typically used to identify the year of manufacture. The above information applies to USA made Hamers only. It seems they've never been particularly good or consistent when it comes to serial numbers. Web. Exceptions are the Ibanez Blazer models which were made by Dyna Gakki and the Axstar by Ibanez models AX40, AX45, AX48, AXB50, AXB60, AXB65, AX70, AX75 which were made by Chushin Gakki. So to get right into it: 1963 - 1965 ("L" Series, some late '62 models as well)0L00001 to L20000 1963L20000 to L59000 1964L59000 to L99999 19651965 - 1976 ("F" Series, CBS era, serial above Fender F on neck plate, overlap between years)100000 to 110000 late 1965110000 to 200000 1966200000 to 210000 1967210000 to 250000 1968250000 to 280000 1969280000 to 300000 1970300000 to 340000 1971340000 to 370000 1972370000 to 520000 1973500000 to 580000 1974580000 to 690000 1975690000 to 750000 19761976 - PresentIn 1976 Fender moved the serial location to headstock (front or back). Washburn has utilized a variety of serial number formats throughout its history. For example, 4C7768 = 400 Series Combo from 1957. These can get rubbed off, which can make dating one very hard.One website you may want to check out is revfan.com. For Washburn owners that reside in a dry climate, we recommend storing the instrument in a good quality hard shell case with a small guitar case humidifier. Well, not so quick. You can also contact the guys at EB at musicman_customerservice@ernieball.com. They also have a serial number registry. If your instrument cannot be repaired under warranty locally, contact us from ourCustomer Service page. Presently, there are no specific manuals for Washburn instruments. It appears that a seven-digit serial MAY indicate it was built in the 90s and the FIRST digit should indicate the year. Washburn only offers cases for select instruments currently in production. We cannot guarantee that we are able to date your instrument." Nov 10, 2022, 5:59 PM. It does not require a pre-amp or batteries. Fender is far fromable to find all its previous serial numbers, and it may just take some research. 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. Big thanks to the Hamerfanclub forum administrator "cmatthes" for help with this information. The third letter is the month; M=June. 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. Electronics|Maintenance & Technical|Warranty|Older Models. To obtain a return authorization number, please contact Washburn at ourCustomer Service page. How do I get replacement parts for my instrument? 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. Serial 0 1470 is a 1980 built guitar and the 1470th built. Ovation (Back to top of page)THREE DIGIT SERIESNumber Range / YEAR MADE / Comment006-319 1966 Three digits in red ink320-999 1967 (Feb-Nov) New Hartford; three digits in red ink1000- 1967 (Nov)-1968 (July) Four digits in black ink, no letter prefix10000- 1970 (Feb)-1972 (May) Five digits, no letter prefixA+3 Digits 1968 (July-Nov) B+3 Digits 1968 (Nov)-1969 (Feb) B+5 Digits 1974-1979 Magnum solid body bassesC+3 Digits 1969 (Feb-Sept) D+3 Digits 1969 (Sept)-1970 (Feb) E+4 Digits 1973 (Jan)-1975 (Feb) SolidbodiesE+5 Digits 1975 (Feb)-1980 SolidbodiesE+6 Digits 1980 (late)-1981 Some UK IIs (does not reflect production)F,G prefix 1968 (July)-1970 (Feb) H,I,J,L prefix 1970-1973 Electric Storm SeriesFOUR DIGIT SERIES (First digit is always 1)Second digit is type of guitar: 1 Acoustic roundbacks (also semi-hollowbody electrics) 2 Solidbody and semi-hollowbody electrics 3 Ultra acoustics 4 Solidbody 5 Acoustic electric cutaway Adamas and II/Elite/Ultra electric 6 Acoustic electric roundbacks 7 Deep 8 Shallow Third digit denotes bowl depth on acoustic and acoustic electrics: 1 Standard bowl, 5 13/16" deep 2 Artist bowl, 5 1/8" deep 3 Elite/Matrix electric deep bowl 4 Matrix shallow bowl 5 Custom Balladeer, Legend, Legend 12, Custom Legend 12, Anniversary 6 Cutaway electric, deep bowl 7 Cutaway electric, shallow bowl 8 Adamas, 6 1/16" deep Fourth digit denotes mode, for the first eight acoustic models: 1 Balladeer 2 Deluxe Baladeer 3 Classic 4 Josh White 5 12-String 6 Contemporary Folk Classic 7 Glen Campbell Artist Balladeer 8 Glen Campbell 12-StringSIX DIGIT SERIES1971-Present (Except Adamas)Number range YEAR MADE000001-007000 1972 (May-Dec) 020001-039000 1974 039001-067000 1975 067001-086000 1976 086001-103000 1977 (Jan-Sept) 103001-126000 1977 (Sept)-1978 (Apr) 126001-157000 1978 (Apr-Dec) 157001-203000 1979 211011-214933 1980 214934-263633 1981 263634-291456 1982 291457-302669 1983 302670-303319 1984 Elites Only315001-339187 1984 Balladeers Only303320-356000 1985-1986 357000-367999 1987 368000-382106 1988 382107-392900 1989 403760-420400 1990 421000-430680 1990 400001-403676 1991 430681-446000 1991 402700-406000 1992 446001-457810 1992 457811-470769 1993 470770-484400 1994 484401-501470 1995 501471-518689 1996 518690-528368 1997 528369-536826 1998 536827-545890 1999 545891-555979 2000 555980-564478 2001 564479-571883 2002 571884-579654 2003 579655-592919 2004 592920-601450 2005 601451-609566 2006 609567-618494 2007 618495-620263 2008 620264-621209 2009 621210-621981 2010 621982-622147 2011 622148-622419 2012 622420-622539 2013 ADAMAS SERIESSeries starts with 0077 in September 1977Number range YEAR MADE0077-0099 19770100-0608 19780609-1058 19791059-1670 19801671-2668 19812669-3242 19823243-3859 19833860-4109 19844110-4251 19854252-4283 19864284-4427 19874428-4696 19884697-4974 19894975-5541 19905542-6278 19916279-7088 19927089-8159 19938160-9778 19949779-11213 199511214-12448 199612449-13020 199713021-14623 199814624-16136 199916137-17393 200017394-18961 200118962-20040 200220041-20802 200320803-21085 200421086-21514 200521515-22211 200622212-22522 200722523-22878 200822879-23155 200923156-23402 201023403-23591 201123592-23763 201223764-23845 2013. If dimension measurements are required, we recommend measuring the instrument. If you own a Micro-Frets guitar or bass, first of all, congratulations. Instruments with serial numbers that have 5 or more characters are from the late 1980s-2000s. First two numbers in the sequence are the last two digits of the production year. Excessive playing may require more frequent string changing, in the event of breakage or oxidization. I don't claim to bea serial number guru. Our current used guitars3. The second letter is the month; K=April. 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. See them here. Washburn guitar serial numbers are located on the back of the headstock on electric guitars and in the sound hole on acoustic guitars. Worth a try! 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. 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. 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. Either the first 2 digits, or the first digit, are typically used to. For example, for serial number 0236758, the "02" indicates that the guitar was made in 2002; for serial number W10052743, the "10" indicates that the guitar was made in 2010.Schecter began as a parts manufacturer and eventually began making their own complete guitars, so from the late 70s to around 1998, when the Diamond Series was introduced there are a lot of guitars that don't follow the first two digits rule. The 4-digit numbers ran from 0000 to the early 0700s and were reserved for early Standard models, basses and other custom instruments. Serial number :SC13080993. But, it's not always the case with Oscar Schmidt. What Are Duncan USM pick-ups? So if there are only four digits following the 8, it is certainly a 1978 (by 1988production would certainly have hit five-digit numbers). The serial number, stamped on the neck block, is 3991.ANTIQUE WASHBURN BOWL Back Mandolin Venetian style 235 serial 226599 - 499.99. Instruments with serial numbers that have 5 characters or less are typically from the 1980s. But my database mayinclude inaccuracies. Gretsch (Back to top of page)1939 - 1965001 to 999 Pre-war10xx to 20xx Approximately 1945-194720xx-30xx Approximately 1948-194930xx to 40xx Approximately 195040xx to 50xx Approximately 195150xx to 70xx Approximately 195270xx to 90xx 195390xx to 130xx 1954130xx to 180xx 1955180xx to 210xx 1956210xx to 260xx 1957 Note: 1000 serial numbers from 1957 were misplaced and later turned up, with original '57-style labels, in 1965.260xx to 300xx 1958300xx to 340xx 1959340xx to 390xx 1960390xx to 450xx 1961451xx to 530xx 1962530xx to 630xx 1963630xx to 770xx 1964770xx to 840xx 1965. Thanks. How can I find out the status of my order that was placed through an authorized Washburn Dealer? Washburn maintains limited production records. The three numbers at the end are the unit number.Made in Japan, 2002-:Letter-letter-letter-###-letter, like so: QJM111E.The first and second letters are the year; QJ=03. Imports designated by EX, EXP, or BXP are not serialized by year. The year of manufacture can be deduced from the first few numerical characters in the serial number. You can look up the 1994 page, and locate your model number. If you have a Boss serial number with just one letter please double check in case another character is actually a letter. The three numbers are the unit number; 123.Made in Japan, 1989-2002:Letter-letter-letter-letter-###, like so: SKJL321.The first letter is an internal code (both I and S were used). 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. It's the best resource we've seen. They were produced between 1967 and 1974 by a small company in the United States that was started by Ralph Jones in Frederick, Maryland. Are any Washburn instruments available in left-hand versions? You will find that some years appear several times with various serial number ranges. I am an instrument dealer and would love to carry your product! The Gibson website explains the new system in more detail, thus:The pattern is as follows:YDDDYRRRYY is the production yearDDD is the day of the yearRRR is the factory ranking/plant designation numberNOTE - Gibson USA goes to a 9 digit serial number in early July 20052014 - PresentThe pattern is as follows:YYRRRRRRRYY is the model yearRRRRRRR is the number in product for the model year (starts at 0000001) Godin (Back to top of page)Robert Godin has been making great bang-for-buck guitars in Canada since 1987. Any other thoughts on how to ID it? What does my warranty cover? Current models proudly feature DAddario strings. If you are an international customer, please contact your dealer or the Washburn distributor for your country. Please contact your authorized dealer, as Washburn cannot advise the status of individuals instrument orders or shipments. You must click on "Search" to start search. Start down below, and if you're still stumped,consider looking at pot codes to give you a general idea of production era. Can I buy an instrument from Washburn directly? This site uses cookies. This prefix may be appear to the left of the actual serial all by itself. Not date coded. Instruments with serial numbers that have 5 characters or less are typically from the 1980s. NOTE:Detailed infoappears below on early Gibsons, but to save you time, the paragraph in bold belowcovers most Gibsons dated 1977 to present: In 1977, Gibson began a steady and (mostly) reliable numbering scheme,in which,the first and fifth digits of the serial indicatethe last two digits of the production year. The last USA Reverend was serial number 04942 and was produced in May 2006. 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. On 4-digit serials, you ignore the 3rd digit, while the fourth digit tells the year. 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? All acoustic serial numbers begin with the letter "A" and are followed by the two digit year prefix. Could you please tell me the year of manufacture of Washburn mandolin serial number A16672.I suspect it would be approx 100 years old. There are some deviations, such as no number before the letter, however, first number after the letter still indicates the year.1960 - 1986The year is the first letter, the month is the second letter. Note: US Vintage series starting in 1982 onward begins with a "V". The first two numbers (07 in this example) are the day; 7th. In 2014, Gibsonchanged it sothe FIRST TWO digits of the serial number indicate the last two digits of the year. Good luck. See the explanation below:1107064001 First digit indicates where it was made. This will tell you what series your guitar is in, and is the most important piece of information in the model number. Breaking and/or stripping your instruments truss rod will void the warranty. 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. My list goes into more detail and covers more. From 1959 to 1960, the label is known as the "ghost label" due to its image of a ghost-like character wearing a bowtie and playing a guitar. Narrowing the exact year may not be possible without neck pocket stamps.7 Digits Japan Bolt On/Neck Plate93xxxxx-94xxxxx 1994-1995 Date CodedUsed usually on the '94 Concept models96xxxxx, 97xxxxx, 98xxxxx Professional Headstock LogoThis format was date coded, but it wasn't used often. If you have a Professional logo with these numbers, check the '96-'98 catalogues to find your model. Note: the misplaced 1957 serial numbers, as well as some odd four-digit serial numbers, show up in 1965-1966, during the transition to the date-coded system in mid-'66.Notes on early era: 1939 - 1945 serials will be written in pencil inside guitar body. Generally, if a neck is out of adjustment, string buzz will be more noticeable in either the center of the neck or near the first few frets. 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