Gibson eventually purchased the Dobro trademark in 1993, and today sells the strummers starting at around $600 a pop. The first and fifth digits represented the year of manufacture. Gibson’s most sustainable numbering system was launched in 1977, an eight-digit number. These serial numbers are preceded by 2 digits. How do you read a vintage Gibson serial number? For example, if your guitar’s serial number is 94000000, your guitar was made in 1994. In most cases**, the first two numbers of the serial number are the year of manufacture. The serial number can be found in the sound hole of the acoustic or on the back of the headstock on electrics. How do I find out what year my guitar was made? Remember that many guitar books focus on individual brands as well as individual models. Check the entire guitar as model names can be put just about anywhere (truss rod cover, neckplate, tailpiece, etc.).
Many guitars will have a model name next to the brand name, or it will be placed somewhere else on the guitar. How do you know what model your guitar is? 1995-1997 OMI Dobro: A(A) (x)xxx yy configuration. Last character is body type: D=wood, B=metal, H=Hounddog, P=solid peghead. numerals in center are instrument ranking. How do you date a Dobro?įirst letter (and numeral) is style. The first and second number indicates the year of manufacturer, ie 99 = 1999, 07 = 2007.
Ignore the letters of the serial number if they have any. How old is my Vintage guitar? Locate the serial number on the rear of the headstock.
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