![]() ![]() There's a space after the 1st digit with the 4th and 5th digit serial numbers without any space with the 6 digit numbers. However, the earliest examples came with 4 digit serial numbers. Most of them will be 5 to 6 digits in length. Les Paul Classic 1989-2014 - This model features an ink stamped serial number without any "MADE IN USA" engraved (similar to the one used on the original 1952-1960 Les Pauls). There are exceptions to these roles and they're listed below. The only difference here is the addition of this batch indicator. The first five numbers remain the same while the last 3 numbers also remain the same. Once the guitars are stamped 699, the batch number starts once more from 1. The sixth number is a batch number - the batch 0 begins at the start of the date. Since July 2005, Gibson USA has shifted to using a 9-digit serial number. Meanwhile, 82765501 refers to the instrument produced on October 3rd, 1985 in Nashville and it was the 1st instrument stamped that day. The ranking numbers of Bozeman start at 001 each day and the electric might start as low as the 300s.įor instance, 70108276 means that the Gibson guitar was manufactured on January 10th, 1978, in Kalamazoo and it was the 276th instrument stamped that day. Since 1989, all Gibson acoustic guitars are built in Bozeman, MT while every Gibson electric guitar is built in Nashville or Memphis. The ranking numbers 500-999 continued to indicate Nashville production through 1989. RRR is the factory ranking/plant designation numberīefore 1984, when the Kalamazoo, MI factory was closed, the numbers 001-499 used to indicate Kalamazoo production. The pattern will be as follows - YDDDYRRR The serial number is an 8 digit number pressed into the back of the headstock with "MADE IN USA" engraved below. In 1977, Gibson officially introduced the serialization method that are primarily used to this day in Gibson Acoustic, Gibson USA, and Gibson Custom facility in Memphis, TN. It should be an 8-digit number, which can be dated by the 1st and 2nd digits as follows. Gibson USA, Gibson Memphis, Gibson Acousticīetween 19, the number is typical found on the decal on the back of the headstock. ![]()
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