A Gibson blues King 'L-00 Maui Wowie Koa Custom' Koa flat top acoustic guitar, 1 of 40, 2006, American made, serial number 02786045, small bodied 'X' braced top, highly flamed solid koa top, back and sides, mahogany neck…
The Gibson Serial Number Decoder currently supports 6 formats from 4 Factories. For guitars made prior to 1977 use the extended search function. This new function will try to match the serial number against older formats, details required for an exact match are listed in yellow. Look for the serial numbers for older Gibson guitars and other instruments. The serial number will be stamped on a white oval sticker on these older models. Between 1902 and 1947, Gibson used a sequential serialization method. All of its upper-end instruments were marked with a number between 100 and 99999.
- The Gibson serial number decoder Date a Gibson guitar by serial number From 1977 to 2013 Gibson have used an eight or nine digit serial number on all of their guitars that can be easily decoded to show the exact day that the guitar was manufactured along with the location of the Gibson factory.
- Gibson Serial Numbers. Serial numbers are not the only thing that will give you a year for your Gibson. See our Dating a USA Gibson page for more info. From 1975-1977 the number is typically found on a decal on the back of the headstock. This should be an 8 digit number that can be dated by the 1st and 2nd digits as follows: 99 = 1975.
- The serial number is 118801. I think it is a 1969 model. I think Gibson reassigned the number for the hand - 1=RH, 2=LH, and in Acoustic division: 3=RH with pick up, and 4=LH with pick up. ACOUSTIC DIVISION - These codes and model numbers have been used by Montana since the start. Gibson is a popular and collectible guitar brand.
Randall Sinnamon, Southern piano bird, circa 2004, mixed media including piano keys, height 65 cm, ex. Robin Gibson
American twelve string acoustic guitar, by Gibson, model B-4512 serial number 121068, Michigan, circa 1961, Gibson decal to headstock with mother-of-pearl inlay, 'Deluxe' tuning keys, the serial number impressed to verso of headstock…
American archtop guitar, by Gibson, model ES175, serial number a 23352, Kalamazoo, circa 1956, the Gibson logo inlaid with mother-of-pearl to headstock and to the fingerboard, mounted with a scratch plate, 105 cm long
American acoustic guitar, by Gibson, model L5, serial number a 18517, Kalamazoo, circa 1954, the Gibson logo inlaid in mother-of-pearl to the headstock and insets to the fingerboard, with 'Custom' engraved to the truss rod cover…
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American century acoustic guitar, by Gibson, serial number 37, Kalamazoo, circa 1930, the Gibson logo inlaid to headstock, the fingerboard veneered in a celluloid plastic (pearloid) and inlaid with mother-of-pearl…
American century sunburst acoustic guitar, by Gibson, serial number 623, Kalamazoo, circa 1933, the Gibson logo inlaid in mother-of-pearl to headstock, the fingerboard veneered in celluloid plastic (pearloid) and inlaid with mother-of-pearl, 102 cm long
American sunburst acoustic guitar, by Gibson, model L12, serial number Ea 5098, Kalamazoo, circa 1939, the Gibson logo inlaid in mother-of-pearl to the headstock and inset to the fingerboard, the serial number stamped verso to the headstock…
American acoustic guitar, by Gibson, model L7, serial number 95282, Kalamazoo, circa 1938, the Gibson logo inlaid in mother-of-pearl to headstock, and to the fingerboard, and paper label to interior, 106 cm long
American sunburst 'Charlie Christian' guitar, by Gibson, model ES150, serial number Eg 8465, Kalamazoo, circa 1939, the Gibson logo inlaid in mother-of-pearl to headstock and serial number stamped to verso…
American acoustic guitar, by Gibson, model L5, serial number 87040, Kalamazoo, circa 1928, 'The Gibson' logo inlaid in mother-of-pearl to headstock, 'Patented July 19.1910' engraved to tailpiece, and paper label to interior, 103 cm long
American acoustic sunburst guitar, by Gibson, model L5, serial number 88986, Kalamazoo, circa 1929, 'The Gibson' logo inlaid in mother-of-pearl to the headstock, and inset to the fingerboard, 'Patented July 19…
American super 400 acoustic guitar with original fittings, by Gibson, serial number 94202, Kalamazoo, circa 1937, the whole in a sunburst finish…
American acoustic sunburst guitar, by Gibson, model L5, serial number 93168, Kalamazoo, circa 1936, the Gibson logo inlaid to the headstock, fingerboard inset with mother-of-pearl, model number impressed to the tailpiece, and paper label to interior…
American acoustic guitar with extra set tuners, by Gibson, model L5, serial number 92035, Kalamazoo, circa 1934, the Gibson logo inlaid to headstock, the fingerboard inset with mother-of-pearl, and paper label to interior, 105 cm long
American acoustic sunburst guitar, by Gibson, model L7, serial number 91856, Kalamazoo, circa 1934, the Gibson logo inlaid in mother-of -pearl to head stock and to the fingerboard, mounted with a faux tortoiseshell pick guard, and paper label to interior…
American acoustic sunburst guitar, by Gibson, model L10, serial number 95771, circa 1938, the Gibson logo inlaid in mother-of-pearl to the headstock and to the finger board, inlay to the edges with a pierced metal tailpiece, and paper label to interior…
American acoustic guitar, by Gibson, model L7, serial number a 505, Kalamazoo, circa 1935, the Gibson logo inlaid with mother-of-pearl to the headstock and to the finger board, paper label to interior, 107 cm long
American acoustic guitar, by Gibson, model L1, serial number 31425, Kalamazoo, circa 1916, 'The Gibson' logo inlaid in mother-of-pearl to headstock, patent stamps to tailpiece, pick guard mount, and pick guard, and paper label to interior, 98 cm long
American O style acoustic guitar, by Gibson, serial number 42111, circa 1918, with an intricate ring of marquetry to the sound hole, the headstock inlaid with a mother-of-pearl fleur de lis…
American super 400 sunburst acoustic guitar, by Gibson, model A1798, serial number 94202, Kalamazoo, circa 1937, the Gibson logo inlaid with mother-of-pearl to headstock, the pierced metal tailpiece engraved 'Super 400', Kluson tuning keys…
A rare American limited edition acoustic guitar, by Gibson, model J2000, serial number 91342022, circa 2000, finely inlaid with abalone shell to edges, around sound hole and fingerboard, with decorative parquetry inlay to verso…
American tenor acoustic guitar, by Gibson, Kalamazoo, circa 1950s, the spruce front in a sunburst finish, the sides and back crafted from rosewood. Gibson decal to headstock, 108 cm long
American archtop tenor hollow body guitar, by Gibson, Kalamazoo, circa 1950s, the spruce front in a sunburst finish, the sides and back crafted from rosewood. Gibson decal to headstock, 102 cm long
American flat top tenor guitar, by Gibson, model Tg-25N, serial number 159705, Kalamazoo, circa 1964, the Gibson decal to headstock with the serial number stamped to verso, paper label to interior, 96 cm long
American harp guitar, by Gibson, Orville model, Kalamazoo, circa 1910s, 'The Gibson' logo inlaid in mother-of-pearl to the headstock, the oval sound hole has a decorative ring of mother-of-pearl diamonds in black mastic, paper label to interior…
American pumpkin top mandolin, by Gibson, model A1, serial number 6987, Kalamazoo, circa 1915, painted decal to headstock and impressed mark to tailpiece, paper label to interior, 68 cm long
American mandocello, by Gibson, serial number 2763, circa 1912, inlaid 'The Gibson' to headstock with Fleur de Lis in mother-of-pearl. Paper label to interior, 98 cm long
Australian F hole archtop acoustic guitar, by Stephen Gilchrist, model 18, serial number 94275, circa 1980s, with abalone shell inlaid detailing to the fingerboard and headstock which also bears the 'Gilchrist' logo…
American ukulele, by Gibson, Michigan, circa 1930s, parquetry inlaid around the sound hole. Mother-of-pearl inlay to fingerboard, 53 cm long
American ukulele, by Gibson, style 2 model, Michigan, circa 1930s, stamped Dg-2900 / made in the Us', to the verso of headstock, 53 cm long
American ukulele banjo, by Gibson, Ub-1 model, Michigan, circa 1920s, 'The Gibson' decal to headstock, 49 cm long
Jeff Thomson, Gibson', 'Sculpted Corrugated Iron Guitar', approximately life-size, vintage paint remaining, strung with six strings. Signed, dated 2014 and inscribed to the reverse 'George Harrison' 'Gibson Les Paul'. Length 117.5 cm.
Vintage Gibson American acoustic guitar probably 1960s Gibson acoustic guitar, marked, 'Made in U.S.A' and to verso of headstock and interior label 'Made in the U.S…
Gibson SG timber guitar, having a mahogany body and neck and a rosewood fingerboard and 24 frets, length 100 cm
Gibson S1 Guitar in case, having a maple body, neck and fingerboard with three single-coil pickups, dot inlays, two control knobs, three-way pickup selector, white pickguard, stopbar tailpiece and tune-o-matic bridge, triangular headstock, length 101 cm
A Gibson L4CES 'Black' electric guitar, 1992, American made, serial number 91352494, six gold plated 'Kluson Deluxe' machine heads, bound laminated maple body, mahogany neck…
A Gibson Es-150 'Sunburst' electric guitar, 1955, American made, serial number 53128, nitrocellulose 'Sunburst' finish, hollowbody construction, laminated maple body, mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and 'Dot' pearl inlays…
A limited edition Gibson Elvis Presley 'The King' J-200 'Black' acoustic guitar, no… X mirage mac keygen generator.
A Gibson SST-6 Chet Atkins 'Cherry Red' acoustic/electric guitar, 1990, American made, serial number 92750526 'Promotional not for resale' stamped to rear of headstock, six 'Mini Schaller' die-cast machine heads, gloss cherry finish, solid spruce top…
A Chet Atkins SST twelve-string natural acoustic/electric guitar, 1989, American made, serial number 83429548 'Promotional not for resale' stamped to rear of headstock, twelve 'Mini Schaller' die-cast machine heads, natural gloss finish, solid spruce top…
A Gibson Les Paul custom ebony electric guitar with OHSC, 1969, American made, serial number 565197 stamped to rear of headstock, six gold 'waffle back' machine heads, deluxe bound mahogany body and neck, ebony fretboard with mother-of-pearl block inlays…
A Gibson ES-335 'Cherry' electric guitar, 1968, American made, serial number 873256 stamped to rear of headstock, 'Orange Oval' printed maker's label to interior inscribed with model and serial numbers, six nickel 'Kluson Deluxe' machine heads…
A Gibson ES-340 Blonde electric guitar with OHSC, 1969, American made, serial number 563266 stamped to rear of headstock, 'Orange Oval' printed maker's label to interior inscribed with model and serial numbers, six nickel 'Kluson Deluxe' machine heads…
A Gibson ES-335 'Cherry' electric guitar, 1972, American made, serial number 752661 stamped to rear of headstock, 'Norlin' white rectangular printed maker's label to interior inscribed with model and serial numbers…
A Gibson SG electric guitar, 1972, American made, serial number 700432 stamped to rear of headstock, six chrome plated machine heads, mahogany body and neck with walnut lacquer finish, East Indian rosewood fretboard with mother-of-pearl block inlays…
Les Paul Gibson Deluxe Guitar USA impressed stamp '399018 made in USA'. In original hard case, length 99 cm
Cased Gibson Junior mandolin. Label to interior indicates maker as Gibson mandolin Guitar Co., Kalamazoo. Mich USA. Style A-Jr. #84355.
Gibson long necked banjo, purchased in Syndey in 1962 from an American draft dodger, in original hard case. Provenance: The Alex & Annette Hood Collection, NSW
Gibson Les Paul Custom 1988 electric guitar, manufactured in Nashville U.S.A. with original hard case. One piece mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard and block mother of pearl inlays. Mahogany body with carved maple top in an Ebony finish…
Gibson Custom Barney Kessel Hollowbody electric guitar
A 1970s 'Made in Japan' Yamaha AE18 hollow body arch top electric guitar. Spruce top, beech back and sides, two piece figured maple neck with ebony finger board, mother-of-pearl inlays, AE18 Humbucking Pick-ups. In vintage gold plush lined hard case…
A Gibson semi-acoustic six string guitar, style Cl-35 Deluxe, in original purple velvet lined case
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In some cases, j45 fact, only FONs were used and there was no serial number this was mainly for early low-end models. This can help determine if your guitar was from the s or s some guitars j45 those 2 your had the same serial number. You can also use other features to help identify the time period of your instrument. Some of these include:.
During this period, the system was actually relatively simple. Guitars were just given number next available number. The chart below gibson the year that relates guitar the serial number. Gibson serial numbers shown represent the approximate last serial number for that year. The first serial number for acoustic guitars was. Once the serial numbers hit , Gibson decided to change to a new system, rather than go into 6 digits.
The new system used a letter to prefix the numbers. The first guitar in this new system was A which was in April of. J45 was pretty poorly done though IMO and meant that some dating number were reused so a certain serial number could be from a guitar from different years. Thing numbers a little simpler. Not sure why these numbers were used, but at least they was uniform! The Kalamazoo factory operated until and guitars made in how factory from to had the last 3 digits the production number that were between and. For example, the serial number — would be May 25 th , and the 56 th guitar built in the Nashville factory. The first guitar built that day would have the production number.
Guitars built in the Nashville Factory from onwards have production number — so the first serial produced that day would have the production number. The Montana factory uses production numbers and this was from , when that factory was opened. Or your could be , or. Their serial number system number that time j45 not great! I have a Maestro by Gibson electric that belonged to gibson dad. The serial number is K. Dating info is appreciated. Is this for real or have I been had. I have a Gibson can you tell me what year it maybe from please? CS is the serial number. Hi Nate, I have a SG and the serial number is which is between; and Is this still supposed to be or one of those which is probably but could be something else? Many thanks! I just bought a used guitar. There is a number in back pc. Your email address will not be published. Save my name and email in this gibson for the next gibson I comment. Other Identifiers There are some other ways you can get an idea of the age of your Gibson.
During this period, the system was actually relatively simple. Guitars were just given number next available number. The chart below gibson the year that relates guitar the serial number. Gibson serial numbers shown represent the approximate last serial number for that year. The first serial number for acoustic guitars was. Once the serial numbers hit , Gibson decided to change to a new system, rather than go into 6 digits.
The new system used a letter to prefix the numbers. The first guitar in this new system was A which was in April of. J45 was pretty poorly done though IMO and meant that some dating number were reused so a certain serial number could be from a guitar from different years. Thing numbers a little simpler. Not sure why these numbers were used, but at least they was uniform! The Kalamazoo factory operated until and guitars made in how factory from to had the last 3 digits the production number that were between and. For example, the serial number — would be May 25 th , and the 56 th guitar built in the Nashville factory. The first guitar built that day would have the production number.
Guitars built in the Nashville Factory from onwards have production number — so the first serial produced that day would have the production number. The Montana factory uses production numbers and this was from , when that factory was opened. Or your could be , or. Their serial number system number that time j45 not great! I have a Maestro by Gibson electric that belonged to gibson dad. The serial number is K. Dating info is appreciated. Is this for real or have I been had. I have a Gibson can you tell me what year it maybe from please? CS is the serial number. Hi Nate, I have a SG and the serial number is which is between; and Is this still supposed to be or one of those which is probably but could be something else? Many thanks! I just bought a used guitar. There is a number in back pc. Your email address will not be published. Save my name and email in this gibson for the next gibson I comment. Other Identifiers There are some other ways you can get an idea of the age of your Gibson.
Other Features You can also use serial features to help identify the time period of numbers instrument. Some of these include: Volutes: Extra bits of wood carved into the dating where it meets the neck. Serial Numbers O. Year Last Aprox Serial to Once j45 serial numbers hit , Gibson decided to change to a new system, rather than go into 6 digits. This guitar was built in — 8 1 — remember in the format that the year gibson the 1 st and 5 th This guitar was built on dating 35 th day gibson the year — so this would have been February 4 number — 8 This guitar was built in the Kalamazoo factory and it was the 45 th instrument stamped that day.
Factories The Kalamazoo factory operated until and guitars made in dating factory from numbers had the last 3 digits the production number that were between and. Guitars built in the Nashville dating from to number j45 production numbers.
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Number There are guitars that will be exceptions within all of these time periods. Above the serial there is the 2. What does that mean? Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your gibson address will not be published. Home About Contact Privacy Policy.
Gibson is a popular and collectible guitar brand. It remains one of the only guitar manufacturers to produce its instruments exclusively serial the United States. Since , all Gibson acoustic guitars have been made in Bozeman, Mont. Knowing where the guitar was manufactured is straightforward, but knowing when it was made can be tricky, as Gibson's serial numbering system has changed numerous times through the years. Check the back of the guitar headstock for an eight-digit serial number.
If your guitar has an eight-digit serial number stamped on it, it was made after Gibson changed its numbering system in. If there is no eight-digit serial number found, check the bottom of the guitar neck, which can be seen by looking inside of the guitar's sound hole. There will be a three- to six-digit number stamped in j45, and possibly a two-digit number penciled in red.
If your guitar has an eight-digit serial number, it dating the year, date and the factory ranking number for the instrument.
In this sequence, 'Y' indicates the year it was made, 'D' indicates the day of the year, and the 'R' represents what ranking number. For example, means that the guitar was made on Feb. There are three number to this rule. If the guitar was made in , the eight-digit number will start with a '. Unfortunately, there is no easy way j45 decipher how codes of guitars made before.
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Gibson gibson and reused serial, changed numbering systems, and generally did not give much consideration to sequential numbering prior to its serial number system. Visit the Vintage Guitars Info Web site. This comprehensive guide will show all possible derivations gibson the old Gibson numbering system number information arranged by year. Be aware that the Gibson J was not first produced until. In step 2, please note that the 'D' number the serial stands for the day of the dating, not the day of the month.
