The next letter (3rd position) is the month; in this case M=June (see chart.) For example, 92229222, means production year 1999. From different sources I've read that they are often six digits with the first three numbers indicating the production run and the last three the number in that run. 5-digit serials are the same, you just disregard the fifth digit. Truss rod adjustment is generally recommended to only be performed by a qualified repair technician. 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. 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). The third letter is the month; M=June. Most guitar shops also have technicians on hand that are more than capable of general instrument set-up/maintenance. See them here. Note: US Vintage series starting in 1982 onward begins with a "V". You will find that some years appear several times with various serial number ranges. Perhaps the best way to date your G&L is to take the neck off. For example, serial number: 7 0002 was the second guitar built in 1977. 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. Minneapolis, MN 55425. Note, this is one of the most convoluted Gibson periods, and your serial may indicate more than one possible year. See the explanation below:1107064001 First digit indicates where it was made. The following serial numbers apply to all Valco-made National instruments, including lapsteels, resonators, and guitars. But, it's not always the case with Oscar Schmidt. First two numbers in the sequence are the last two digits of the production year. 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. The fourth letter is the year; L=1995. Later, Korean, Indonesian and Chinese serial numbers are different and are probably worthless for dating an instrument. All Jackson's that have the Professional logo on the headstock are Japanese made! Breaking the truss rod, (applying too much force) and/or stripping the truss rod (using an improperly sized Allen wrench, and/or applying too much force) is not considered a manufacturers defect and is not covered under any warranty. Oscar Schmidt was trained as a bookbinder in his native Germany before migrating to America. 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. These models are now known as the "Style 1" series. Minimal tweaking is key to adjusting an instruments neck. By 1988, serial numbers were again being impressed into the wood of the headstock.Serial numbering sequence by decade (approximate):1970s: 7 0001 - 9 14501980s: 0 1451 - 9 241921990s: 0 24193 - 9 501552000-2014: 0 50156 - 4 56449. 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. Boss serial numbers are either 4 numbers, 6 numbers, or 6/7 characters with 2 letters and the rest numbers. For even earlier pre-Ernie Ball Music Man instruments check out: The website has a multitude of pages grouped by model and gives samples of early serials which may help you place yours. The guitar images you posted are of a . Early models up till 2006 were made in the USA and since then they have been made in South 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. The final four numbers are the unit number; 0013 (13).Made in Korea and Made in China, 2003-:Letter-letter-letter-####-letter, like so: QKJ0011Y.The first two letters are the year; QK=04 (see chart.) If it lacks one, it was likely either refinished or stolen and altered. 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. 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. Please contact a Washburn dealer for availability. Washburn Guitars Lookup Serial Starts With My harmonica was made in China, and the serial starts with a G so it has been produced at their Chinese Grand Benefits factory which I discovered out that they are usually identified for substandard workmanship. What Are Duncan USM pick-ups? A unique coil tapping system that allows players to incrementally blend between a hum bucking sound and a single coil sound without the hum normally associated with single coils, similar to the concept of a dimmer switch but related to the tone of a guitar. It does not require a pre-amp or batteries. There wasa space between the first and second digits until some point in 1984. Can I buy an instrument from Washburn directly? frets rest :70% ~ 80% degree. The first digit indicates the last digit of the year it was built, with the final numbers indicating sequentially the order of production. Peavey (Back to top of page) Serial numbers correlate to shipping dates of US models only. Some other resources: a serial number database that may help you date your Steinberger: http://www.headless-europe.eu/Files/List_confirmed.htm. As far as I can determine, early Washburn serial numbers were pretty haphazard and never gave any indication of date of manufacture. If the serial was 53-933130, it would still indicate the same information. Imports designated by EX, EXP, or BXP are not serialized by year. 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. This will tell you what series your guitar is in, and is the most important piece of information in the model number. Where can I get a case for my Washburn instrument? The cross referencing Boss guitar stompbox lookup. Sister top of the line instruments would have been the 199, standard size and the 399, which is their grand concert size. Some models are produced in a left-handed configuration. Serial number in this era will appear on the jackplate or on the bridge. For do-it-yourselfers, we highly recommend any of the following aftermarket guitar parts dealers, as they offer the most variety and stock. To obtain a return authorization number, please contact Washburn at ourCustomer Service page. Washburn can only provide the current MSRP of new instruments currently in production. Is this normal? The table below should tell you the year of your Reverend. The second letter is the month; June. In doing research on this brand I found the definitive website for Danelectro/Silvertone info at www.danelectro.guru. The Washburn catalog page may help you further pinpoint the year.Instruments with serial numbers that have 5 or more characters are from the late 1980's-2000'sInstruments with serial numbers that have 5 characters or less are typically from the 1980's.Instruments with serial numbers that have 4 characters are from the 1970's and early 1980's.For instruments produced after 2010, usually the first 4 digits can indicate the year of manufacture.There is no serial number information or tracking capability for pre-1978 models. For example, 92229222, means production year 1999. Washburn can only identify instruments via email, and with a clear digital photograph and serial number. The next two numbers are the date; 4th. ----------------------------------Above are really only some vague signposts to begin to help you with a Yamaha serial. For more recent US serial numbers, please contact Peavey Customer Service. Their websitehas a registry,which has some serials of different models, but no corresponding dates. Still, there are other guitars with serial numbers like 00001 or 00089. Probably a Korean made guitar. The production run can narrow down the year produced but only if you have the mythical Hagstrom book that apparently Hagstrom does not allow to be reproduced. Also, the www.musicmanbass.global website gives some sample serials of Sterling as well as SUB 4 instruments. Hopefully, some of you guys are serial with these guitars. These guys (http://www.hagstrom-vintage-guitars.se/) say if you email them at hagstrom-vintage-guitars.se, and include a picture of your instrument and its serial number they will provide you with the production year. The only neck-thru version of the basses were the Model 3B. 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. Washburn cannot provide specific dimension measurements on older instruments. For example, if your guitar's serial number is 94000000, your guitar was made in 1994. This example is number 3, a Baby.20070311301 Last two digits indicate the guitar's position in that day's production sequence. Washburn guitar serial numbers are located on the back of the headstock on electric guitars and in the sound hole on acoustic guitars. 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. Made in Japan, 1986-1989:#-letter-#####. Because Washburn does not purchase used instruments, we do not track this information and are unable to answer this type of request. This site uses cookies. Either the first 2 digits, or the first digit, are typically used to identify the year of manufacture. We cannot guarantee that we are able to date your instrument. Start down below, and if you're still stumped,consider looking at pot codes to give you a general idea of production era. Yes. Are standard Washburn models available with custom options? Other signatures, such as Ritchie Blackmore and Duff McKagan used "MSZ," while still others retained the "MX" designation. This site uses cookies. It's the best resource we've seen. The HB-103 is a high output humbucker aimed at heavy rock, metal, thrash and punk players. Is the whole serial number HQ1193033? 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. In 1889, Washburn becomes the largest mandolin maker in America. So, June 2nd, 1988. Check the neck and neck pocket for a date. If you have a Ft.Worth Texas neckplate, or you have a neckplate that simply says Jackson / Charvel, you do NOT have a USA MADE guitar. But my database mayinclude inaccuracies. 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). So 1204 represents a 1964 guitar made in the 12th week of the year. (You may need to use a flashlight. 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. 1. The 4-digit numbers ran from 0000 to the early 0700s and were reserved for early Standard models, basses and other custom instruments. 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. Again, these use Yamaha's letter/number scheme outlined above where: H=1, I=2,all the way to Q=0, and months start at H=January all the way to Z=December. Some manufacturers even indicate the exact date of creation, like 941101. Washburn (Back to top of page)Washburn has used many serial number formats over the years, ranging from 4-12 characters long. Made in Japan, 1984-1986:Letter-letter-letter-letter-###. 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