The number is on the back of tuning head. Used Gretsch G2604T Ltd Ed Streamliner Rally II w/ Bigsby 2-Tone Oxblood/Walnut. F300000 = late 2009 used on LP Std'59/Std'60/Tribute models. from 86-89 the had the '€piphone by Gibson' headstock label. 9 xxx = 1989 (4 digit number beginning with “9” used only in 1989) 0 xxxx = 1990. It is said those guitars were made in Indonesia under license from Unsung Korea. Please let me know if this is a genuine Epiphone or a fake. The pattern is as follows: YDDDYRRR YY is the production year DDD is the day of the year RRR is the factory ranking/plant designation number. Body: The Epiphone Les Paul Special is carefully shaped out of a solid piece of mahogany and is designed in single-cutaway construction, for easy access to higher notes. YY= year of manufacture, although 1990s models may only have a single digit. From 1986 to 1992 the serial #s were random and on a sticker. 2002. I have contacted Gibson and the best they can tell us is that this is a 70's vintage guitar and that the serial numbers are not indicative. My epi is a 2000 Un-sung whoever that is. Thanks. S9322583. Title}} {{productGrid. Serial numbers start with LU and then eight digits. Pickups: 1951-1961 Three gold New York pickups, 1961-1968 three gold mini humbuckers. To gain the best results use our decoder. e. They are quite reputable though, and seem to deal. One tip is the type of pickups. Epiphone Acoustics. they had made a lot of highly evaluated guitars for the big brands. Reaction score. Thanks for having me here. Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Maple Top, Mahogany Neck, Pau Ferro Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Alpine White. Join. Enter Serial Number eg. 24. The first and fifth number signifies the year it was built, and the second, third, and fourth are the day of the year. The first number of the sequence indicates the decade of production, followed by the three digit day of the year, and finally the year. The 17246 is on a white sticker. some friends told me the serial number should be. 7 DIGIT SERIAL. Numbers are usually located on the top rear of the peghead. This number is normally stamped onto the back of the headstock. Any help is much appreciated. It does'nt seem to fit in with the " first two numbers is the year" method. It is a classic A-style mandolin inspired by founder Epi Stathopoulo's vintage instruments. 0). (no factory code - manufactured by Samick, Korea 1984-1995) 1st Digit = Year (last number of decade - EX:9=89. Epiphone’s serial number system has evolved over the years, making it important to know which era your instrument belongs to. Customer Service. Also, the fact that the cheapness of the hardware. Body. and the serial number isn't correct in type-face/font size and factory code/numbers. I was wondering, I'm going to buy a Epiphone Les Paul Standard. etc Cheers[/quote'] I looked up my Gibson Les Paul Epiphone number 198050195 but it wasn't recognized. Epiphone (a Gibson subsidiary) makes a version of the classic doubleneck. 0001 - 0400. As a solo artist he released one album called Book of Shadows in 1996. Epi and Orpheus (“Orphie”) were soon helping out in the shop, now located at 247 West 42nd Street. In Gruhn Guide To Vintage Guitars, They list 1944 serial number as "19000's to 20000's", and "50000's to 52000's". If there is a gold sticket over the number on the label that would be a second. $525. 3 FYYMRRRR 1. For iPhone, click Phone Number under your device name or the device model to find the IMEI/MEID and ICCID. The pattern is as follows: YDDDYRRR YY is the production year DDD is the day of the year RRR is the factory ranking/plant designation number. Depending on the product, you can find its serial number in one or more of these ways: Check the surface of your product for a printed serial number. 1960. Hi, i am new on the forum. 15400 to c. Epiphone. Here is what I found out from The Guitar Dater Project. 1958. Lettered Factory Codes Unclear Letter Factory Codes Epiphone Serial Codes Number Only Serial Codes 5 DIGIT SERIAL (space after 1st digit, custom shop on back of. Mine indicates that it was made at the Qingdao Plant (Epiphone), China, which is correct. Most of the fake Epis spotted on e-bay have been sold as "new" not "used", Customs or Ltd Editions not Standards, and recent "EE" serial numbers. 00/month§ with. 1959. Fender Serial Numbers. Serial Number(s) on 2 LP Special IIs apparently produced by the. . Epiphone; Fender; Gibson; Ibanez; Yamaha; Martin; Taylor; Factory List; Blog; Donate;. I've looked all over the web, and it all says that to find the specific factory town where it's made, just look at the first letter in the serial number. The Epiphone Wildkat is an old-school, 50s-style semi-hollow body electric guitar. Use the "keys" and factory letter/number identifiers below -- note that for guitars made prior to 1993, the serial # assigned does not reveal the date or factory where made -- or you can, 2. Guitars produced by Matsumoku. P6004723 suggests your guitar was made at Peerless Guitars Co. The serial numbers started with number 100 and. The front of the headstock has "Epiphone by Gibson" at the top and the Epiphone logo at the bottom. Cheers. Ed. The serial number letters used by the Terada and Fuji-Gen guitar factories are: J = Terada. Hello, new here. 75" Top Material: Koa. Price GuideEpiphone began as a family-owned mandolin manufacturing shop, and the MM-30S deluxe style mandolin carries on that legacy. The Les Paul Classic from the new Epiphone Modern Collection presents the world’s most popular electric guitar at a price anyone can afford. At present we have updated serial number decoder for: Epiphone Serial Numbers. The front of the headstock has "Epiphone by Gibson" at the top and the Epiphone logo at the bottom. Now available in Black Cherry, Faded Cherry Sunburst, Midnight Ebony,. 8. I've been told it's probably Korean and was made in May 1988 (hence the 8805 numbers) but can anybody verify this?Thats true, the nut pate only said Gibson on it where Standard would be marked, most 90's and early 2000 Epiphones are not marked as to what model they were. #1. Tried the Gibson one too,same. . The first serialization started in 1902 and ran until 1947. As the title says, I cannot find my guitar's model on any of the serial number indexes and guides available for Epiphone guitars. The Blue label starts with a new serial. Labels["Only Show In Stock"]}} {{productGrid. In the Finder, make sure you're under the General tab. 12. Epiphone Sheraton II identity issues. Sep 16, 2021 #7 I wrote Epiphone. MrGibson Junior Member. I'm in dispute with someone I bought an Epiphone Dot from and they refuse to take your post as a reliable source. 1958 Korina Explorer. Find out more . Maple jumbo body with solid spruce top. Lew First, you can check the serial number on the guitar. I also noticed that the serial isn’t on the headstock and the logo looks a little. 1 1998-Current 3. #1. 2010 divided by 73. 80-$2. Submit. Year. It boasts a maple mini jumbo body, a select spruce top, maple back and sides and a maple neck with 24 3/4" scale and 20 frets and rosewood fingerboard. Serial Numbers, 1935 to 1944, electric instruments only. Aparently it is an Epiphone limited edition, it has the stamp on the back of the headstock, the one with the Euro symbol E. Thread starter gil; Start date Jun 6, 2018; G. . 9 xxx = 1989 (4 digit number beginning with "9" used only in 1989) 0 xxxx = 1990. One British pound is about $1. d. Guitardater doesn't recognize the serial# system Epiphone is using since mid 2008 ! Non prefix serial# doesn't work! Chinese made guitars with F 31xxxx like the "1959" model or the 1960/2010 tribute models. Order Support: VISIT THE GIBSON BRANDS FAMILY. REPORT FAKES AND SCAMS. I know it's not an expensive guitar, body appears to be plywood, but it plays & sounds really good to me. Example: S02021234 was issued in Feb. More models may surface over time. RSDx. I – Made in Korea Saein U – Made in Korea Unsung. DW – Made in China by DaeWon. [/quote'] If it says Epiphone by Gibson on the headstock, it's 1986 - 1989. doesn't register. Joined Jun 24, 2009 Messages 123 Reaction score 6. The very early examples had no label just like the earlier Recording and Seville models. A serial number is made up of four digits, and the first digit represents the last digit of a production year. I was given this guitar by my dad about 6 years ago, he picked it up from a private sale back in 1995 for around £130. The Songmaker DR-100 has long been Epiphone's best selling acoustic guitar and has the look, sound, and build quality that first time players and professionals expect when choosing an Epiphone. The 5 *may* indicate 1975, which could be interpreted as being built in 1975 for the 1976 model year. Last Name. Bought it new, gigged it a few (less than 5) times for some duo gigs. 6. In some cases, the factory code is also screen printed onto the headstock or near the first fret. $477. 2 FACTORY NUMBER CODES 2. The serial number is 2070407. . Member. I imagine the serial number (production number) was filed off at the same time. Epiphone John Lennon '1965' Limited Edition Casino - Vintage Sunburst w/ Case & PaperworkUsed, and in very good condition. Printer; Laptop; Desktop; Headset; Other; Sign in to select a saved product. In 1993/1994 to celebrate 120 years of Epiphone and 100 years of Gibson, Gibson made very limited (250) USA-made runs in Nashville and Bozeman, Montana of some previous Epiphone models such as the Emperor, the Texan, the Excellente, the Riviera and of course, of the Sheraton. The 1st and 2nd indicate the year of manufacture for the 6 digit serial numbers which we've been using since 2000. It has serial number SJ04038551, 'Gibson' on the neck rod adjust cover plate on the headstock, others I have seen have SG. Mine has a serial number of 2032117 and has a "61" printed on the underside of each. Cheers. Super clean, good sound, plays nice, but one thing that gets me is the serial number on the inside,. The Epiphone counterfeits are more difficult to find now, but a few years ago they were easy to find. 01. Find an Epiphone Dealer Dealer Resource Center Customer Support (US & Canada): 1-800-4GIBSON. No "MADE IN USA" stamp below serial number! Note many serial numbers are. F0330210. , instead simple serial code patterns that are available on this site and in the wider guitar community are used. May 25, 2019 at 13:45. Example: S3021234 = Samick Korea / 1993 / February / unit 1234. By: Search Advanced search…I bought it second hand in 1992. The serial number should be there too. AGED 60S CHERRY OR AGED CLASSIC WHITE. 1 FACTORY LETTER CODES 2. Thought I had clicked the Epi box. There is no label inside the body of the guitar. Suite 460. Hi folks, bought an Epi Texan 12 for my son. The serial numbers Epiphone used on these Gibson-built models followed the same numbering system too. Greeny is one of the most iconic original Les Paul™ Standards ever made, with a unique sound as. V. YY = Year of manufacture. 1 Identifiers 1. ABOUT US. To begin, let’s look at some fast facts about fake Epiphone Les Pauls: Epiphone Les Paul Fakes are far more common than most would ever believe; Extra-thick binding is a dead giveaway; Exaggerated embossing on Grover-style tuners can signal a fake; You cannot always trust the serial number alone; In his KillerGuitarRigs Guide,. The 1st digit indicates the year of manufacture for the 4 & 5 digit serial numbers, these were used from 1989-1999. I bought it new as a first guitar 20 years ago (2002) . SG Pro will have SG PRO, PRO, or GIBSON on the truss rod cover. Three Legendary Guitarists, One Legendary Guitar. I love this guitar. For some reason they used the F prefix serial numbers. Sorry. $569. dan. MC23090893 - An Epiphone LP Special II Player's Pack, (Git and Amp), BLACK Guitar, Made in Muse, China. It’s a special guitar in its own right. used to date on Gibson instruments. I was given the guitar around 2007 so I know it's older than that. · DD = Day count from 01. Epiphone serial number. 1. 5 DIGIT SERIAL. For Epiphone Sheraton II Pro guitars, the first two digits should be the year of manufacture. The first Epiphone Valve Juniors (version 1) were only combo amplifiers and received only a fair. Just a quick info for new users. Any help much. All models, stamped in back top of peghead. Use the "keys" and factory letter/number identifiers below -- note that for guitars made prior to 1993, the serial # assigned does not reveal the date or factory where made -- or you can, 2. letter prefix. July 8, 2021. (though I can't tell as his pics and info aren't there anymore). 0) The Fender serial number decoder currently supports all documented MIA, MIJ, MIM, MIK and MII formats with the exception of Custom Shop, Relic and Reissue instruments . Pickup Configuration: HH. For an eleven digit serial number, the encoding is as follows: Example: 11 05 15 00160 The first two digits are the last 2 digits of the year (11). Right from the get-go, the general Gibson Les Paul is a bit warmer and richer than the Epiphone Les Paul. Here is a summary of the serial number, model, and year. Re: Epiphone Serials. Though I speak of the newer, "FGN" branded ones. Input your serial number to get information like the factory and date it was made. All models, stamped in back top of peghead. China [] Between the Peerless period and the opening of the Qingdao plant, many Epiphones were constructed at the Zaozhuang Saehan plant in China. Milwaukee, Wisconsin (downtown) Aug 29, 2007. · F3 = Factory code (in this case Qingdao (China)). Jackson. Epiphone began producing guitars at Bohemia Musico sometime around 1996, most notably, the Les Paul. China [edit] Between the Peerless period and the opening of the Qingdao plant, many Epiphones were constructed at the Zaozhuang Saehan plant in China. Epiphone. Hello all, I've been looking at the serial numbers of Epiphone Genesis serial numbers for the Taiwanese production between 1979 and 1981 that I've found on the internet and on eBay, and for the 7 digit numbers I may have figured out what they mean. Hardware. Epiphone, a renowned brand known for its high-quality guitars, has its own system of serial numbers that can provide valuable information about the instrument. Or $59. The serial number on the back plate is MC22090927. S – Made in Korea Samick. Available: Manufactured in small numbers from 1951-1968. Here's my request. 15400, the Green label from c. While the one example I do have on hand (the '05 Dot) turned up a guitar in the registry, the Gibson rep had no record of a GG prefix ever being used or a factory ever using it. According to Wiedler, the Oval label runs from c. Features. That leading "G" is quite the puzzler. I've also got the mystery MR factory code on mine - sorry can't post pics at the moment but it has a made in Korea sticker on it, the rest of the serial number says it was manufactured in 09/2001 and number 0334. The DC PRO is Epiphone’s modern take on the classic Del Rey Double Cut design. It looks to me like it’s just a quality control oversight that the guitar’s label is missing a serial number. Image 1 of 2. Used – Mint. 0401 - 1700. EE – Made in China in Gibsons Qingdao Factory. FF = Factory I. Serial number was most likely on a sticker. Email Address * Email format is not valid. Single coil trapezoid face = mid to late 1960s, P-90 sized single and dual coil pickups = early 1970s, normal humbuckers and more strat like singles = early to mid 1970s. The "PR" stands for "Presentation Series" which were manufactured in Japan starting in the 1970's through the 1980's. Get the Gibson App. letter prefix. I am trying to determine the manufacture date for the following and appreciate any information: Epiphone Texan Model - FT79N Ser. It is an epiphone "special model". The. vonserke Active Member. Posted December 3, 2008. The one I can verify from 1992 had a 7 digit serial # starting with 2 (1992), 06 after (June), and a 4 digital production number—with no factory code, and “MADE IN KOREA” written below that. The Epiphone J-200 features an aged gloss finish that lets the natural spruce really live. Search titles only. Epiphone serial numbers. Here is a web site I found to help you identify your Epiphone serial number. I can see the serial number from the pictures. Gibsons (and Epiphones made in the 60s in Kalamazoo) had their serial numbers stamped on. Email Address. I have included a picture of the original soft leather carry case it came with to help. Identification of old Epiphone Les Paul. The front of the headstock has "Epiphone by Gibson" at the top and the Epiphone logo at the bottom. The serial number will be an 8 digit number impressed into the back of the headstock with "MADE IN USA" below. The Guitar Dater Project - Epiphone Serial Number Decoder From Guitar Dater Project Serial number: R99C0583; Your guitar was made at the Peerless Plant, Korea on March, 1999 Production Number:. All numbers. Epiphone 2015 Limited Edition ES-295 Hollow body Electric Guitar w/Bigsby In Metallic Gold With A new Guardian Hardshell Case A Real Rock n Roll Classic Hollowbody Guitar that twangs, rocks and Jazzes it up Have. Here's a pic of the guitar back neck plate and the guitar itself. The new system seems to be just continously running model numbers rather than a dedicated code for year, month, and place of manufacture. Call me stupid if you will, but I can't figure out the serial number explanation on the epiphone website. Serial number is WF01080019. LewFirst, you can check the serial number on the guitar. 12 = DeaWon or Unsung (China -- uncertainty remains as to which factory) 15 = Qingdao (China) -- electric. The 1st digit indicates the year of manufacture for the 4 & 5 digit serial numbers, these were used from 1989-1999. The story of “Greeny” is shrouded in mystery, but few guitars are as illustrious. June 18, 2021. d. but it also may mean nothing. $310. This great banjo comes strung with quality steel banjo strings so it's ready to roll as soon as you pick it up! Epiphone MB100 5 String Banjo Features. Here’s how to understand the serial numbers on guitars for different brands. Epiphone introduced the new 10 digit serial numbers sometime in 2008 and these serials are not recognised by Guitar Dater. For example, the serial number 90237XXX corresponds to a production date of 1/23/97. So the numbers can be divided up as MM/Y/RRRR. The serial number of a set-neck model is located on the back of the guitar’s headstock. The last known New York-made Epiphone was serial number 69637 (Epi Zephyr). 1. Epi and Orpheus (“Orphie”) were soon helping out in the shop, now located at 247 West 42nd Street. Price GuideDiscover Epiphone's variety of acoustic guitars, electric guitars, basses, and merchandise. Date Your Guitar. The reason for this is unknown. 00 back in Bonus Bucks † on this purchase when you use your Sweetwater. Product Registration Customer Service Repair and Restoration Report Counterfeits Serial Number FAQ Gibson Guitar Specs (2015-2019) Dealer Resource Center;. What are Epiphone Factory Codes? Most Epiphone guitars have a code consisting of both letters and numbers. Joined May 1, 2009. * Indicates that the field is required. . Epiphone Acoustics. Examples -. There is a controversial Epiphone guitar using "LU" serial number. Vintage numbers from 1932 to 1970 are supported. KIRK HAMMETT “GREENY” 1959 LES PAUL STANDARD. If they do, however, the first number would indicate the year. The front of the headstock has "Epiphone by Gibson" at the top and the Epiphone logo at the bottom. This Epiphone Everly Brothers SQ-180 model features a matching double moustache tortoise pickguard and the iconic star fretboard inlays. Product Registration Report Fakes and Scams Serial Number FAQ {{model. It is black with a metal body plate that has a pattern on it. Check out Ebay Item number: 390441207430 2010 Epiphone g400 Quilt-Top Ltd. Number of Strings: 6-String. On Mac, choose Apple menu > About This Mac. Country. I would recommend contacting Epiphone at service. Epiphone made by Gibson US Serial Numbers 1958 to 1961 - (Hollow Body Guitars - A Series) * Number on interior label preceded by an "A". Epiphone. lowest I've seen one. REPORT FAKES AND SCAMS. Depending on fluctuations in the exchange rate. A search of the serial number on this guitar shows it was made in Korea in April 1988. A2000 to A2999. Search titles only By: Search Advanced search…As an example, I went to the Sweetwater website to find a brand-spanking-new Epiphone Les Paul Tribute (so 2017 or 2018) with a "Made in China" sticker on it. Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body and Neck, Indian Laurel Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Aged Sixties Cherry. On Mac, choose Apple menu > About This Mac. It is not. EA – Made in China in Gibsons Qingdao Factory. Mahogany. 99. from what I can gather, these guitars are made in Indonesia and the serial LU is supposed to mean (Licensed by Unsung). Hi, could anyone tell me where an epiphone les paul with an 8 digit serial number ( just numbers no letters ) would have been made?. any help would be much apprieciated. Published February 14, 2022 by Peter Schu. I've done a heap of research and can't find anything about Epiphone using a. It has a serial number on the neck plate: JI98060030Epiphone Elite/Elitist models. LPS1976. Epiphone. To find the i. This guitar is remarkably light and comfortable to play, with a decent sound from the humbuckers. But, I was told the ones from China aren't good as the ones from Korea. For you interest is a really nice Rare Epiphone model PR-725 acoustic guitar made in Japan serial #1200009. The serial number is 880509595 and it's located on a stick-on strip on the back of the headstock. For example, if the first five digits of your eight-digit serial number are 01545, then you know. So far by looking a various sites some would suggest this guitar was made in Japan, as it has no letters in front of the serial number, and could possibly be from 1970-83. The humbuckers are the “staple” FE8322FA-382A-454C-8C22-EC12F13D7A3F. Posted by Robert Edens on Mon, 12/29/2003 - 22:31. I tried the Guitar Dater, but came up empty handed. I recently bought an Epiphone off of someone on Facebook Marketplace. Joined Jun 6, 2018 Messages 50 Reaction score 69. . Check the serial number: Epiphone guitars have a serial number that can be used to verify the authenticity of the instrument. " Prices for Casinos are kind of all over the place. letter prefix. version 1 combo was released in 2005 as a part of Epiphone's line of amplifiers. . Ive just found a whole heap on eBay, that according to the serial were made last month,. Find an Epiphone Dealer Dealer Resource Center Customer Support (US & Canada): 1-800-4GIBSON. Add to Cart. Number Only Serial Codes. 1961 LES PAUL SG™ STANDARD. An inspired re-creation of one of the most collectible guitars ever built, the Epiphone 1958 Korina Flying V was crafted in partnership with the Gibson Custom Shop. 3. If you use the Finder or iTunes to sync your device. Nope. Below are links to pictures. Yeah man I’m taking it for a set up and so the guitar tech can have a look, to be honest it was pretty stupid of me buying it with no serial number but in my mind i was certain it was a korean made epi from the 90s with a sticker for a serial number, I’m no expert on the fakes but the guy seemed genuine and was in his house extra not that that. Joined Jan 6, 2013 Messages 15 Reaction score 3. When I got it all the plastic was still on the pickguard, backplate and even the. It is a 2007 Pelham Blue SG-400, a guitar centre exclusive I believe. 2)Gold plated hardware, Gotoh Tuners. it is on a blue label inside the guitar. Labels["Only Show In Stock"]}} {{productGrid. Nashville, TN 37203. 80-$2. 00. Sample: 7 092 8001 = 092 day of the year. Discovering your guitar’s history can be a very rewarding thing to do. d. For example, S93021234 or F/YY/MM/NNNN: S means – Factory code (Samick Korea). Rosewood fingerboard with crown inlays. In this article, we will delve into the world of.