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Oct 27 2014, 02:03 PM
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Hey everyone!
I thought it might be cool to have a thread which features links and info on how to track and date guitar serial numbers for different brands. I think it can be fun to know a little bit more about our instruments and try to dig up some history if possible. As I have never did this myself before, please help me compose a useful resource for everyone to use as a reference when they need to get more details on their guitars based on the serial number. Disclaimer: listed resources represent what I've found online. The accuracy of data found there is not guaranteed, except for Fender which I've had chance testing with one of my basses. Let's add info for other brands, please do so by posting in this thread : [Brand] - [Link to information about serial numbers] Also, it would be cool to hear what you've found about your guitars by tracking the serial number and which of the listed methods for tracking serials are valid. *** FENDER U.S. made Fender serial number dating charts Mexican Made Fender serial number dating charts GIBSON Vintage Gibson serial numbers guide Modern Gibson serial numbers guide (1975-Present) YAMAHA Yamaha guitar and bass serial number dater EPIPHONE Epiphone serial numbers dating guide GRETSCH Gretsch serial numbers dating information ESP ESP serial numbers chart IBANEZ Ibanez serial numbers dating Ibanez serial numbers - how to read CHARVEL Identifying Charvel models from Japan G&L G&L Guitars and Basses serial numbers G&L models chart PARKER Parker serial number dating OTHER General serial numbers quick reference overview for many different brands Dating instruments using pots and other parts Speaker codes and dating Pot code dater/finder -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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Oct 27 2014, 02:10 PM
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Oct 27 2014, 03:02 PM
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QUOTE (Mith @ Oct 27 2014, 03:10 PM)  Awesome - thanks, info added to the opening post. -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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Oct 27 2014, 04:19 PM
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G&L Guitars and Basses:- http://blog.gearsecure.net/2013/09/18/gl-serial-numbers/
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Oct 27 2014, 04:37 PM
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Great resource thread Bogdan!
This is a general 'quick reference' overview for most major brands. It's a PDF ... http://monsterpawn.com/ebay/guitar_serials...LL%20BRANDS.pdf This post has been edited by klasaine: Oct 27 2014, 04:38 PM -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
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Oct 27 2014, 05:07 PM
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Thanks Ken and Sensible Jones - resources added!
 Keep them coming. -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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Oct 27 2014, 05:57 PM
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These are good for dating amp potentiometers and speakers.
http://www.vintagerocker.com/potinfo.html http://home.provide.net/~cfh/pots.html http://www.webervst.com/codes.html 'Pot codes' help identify and date Gibson guitars and some Fender amps where the serial numbers can fail you. *Gibson records were destroyed and/or lost during one period, hence there are some doubled ser #'s. Fender used parts bought as early as 1964 in huge bulk and used them through the mid and late 60s. And if anyone is interested in an encyclopedia of guitar features by date and model, George Gruhn's book is an absolute necessity. It's not available on line unless you pay for it. http://books.google.com/books/about/Gruhn_...id=sgeZ_cISRpAC This post has been edited by klasaine: Oct 27 2014, 06:04 PM -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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Oct 27 2014, 09:28 PM
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Oct 27 2014, 09:48 PM
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Parker guitars info added (by Hexabuzz) as well as info about dating pots and speakers provided by Ken.
@Ken - the first vintagerocker link didn't work. -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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Oct 27 2014, 10:28 PM
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QUOTE (Bogdan Radovic @ Oct 27 2014, 01:48 PM) @Ken - the first vintagerocker link didn't work. It works on this side of the Atlantic. I wonder if it just doesn't work in Europe - ? Here's another for pots and spkrs ... http://home.provide.net/~cfh/pots.html This is pot code dater/finder ... http://www.guitardaterproject.org/potcodereader.aspx This post has been edited by klasaine: Oct 27 2014, 10:51 PM -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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Oct 27 2014, 10:59 PM
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Here is another good resource for G&L, especially for small runs and custom models:
http://guitarsbyleo.com/FORUM/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=42 |
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Oct 28 2014, 02:40 PM
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Thanks guys - opening post updated
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