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2. #Gibson custom shop serial numbers 6 digit code

I'd also recommend checking out this site. If you care to register over at the Les Paul forum, I'm sure you can get some very useful info.Īlso try for a lot of info on the late 60s Les Pauls. The last two digits are the week of the year.Īs in the linked thread, 1377323 would indicate that the pots were made in the 23rd week of 1973. The next two digits are the year the pots were made. The first 3 #s indicate the manufacturer.

#Gibson custom shop serial numbers 6 digit code

In the late 60s and early 70s the manufacturer of the pots stamped a code on there (they may still do it). Take off the back cover for the volume and tone controls.

#Gibson custom shop serial numbers 6 digit serial number

My guitar headstock as a six-digit serial number beginning with "04" but I'm beginning to wonder if Gibson used some of the left-over serial numbers from the late 60s on their reissues to make them look more authentic. Thanks to both of you for all the great, expert advice. You should be able to find a thread and links that help with your guitar. There are some excellent threads at on the subject. It also has nickel hardware unlike most customs, which are gold. For some reason, the previous owner replaced the pickup covers with the engraved Gibson logos that appeared on the guitar in the early 70s. Interestingly, I have a 69 model (that's confirmed with the serial number and pot codes, lack of volute, no "made in USA"). The 69s will also have a maple veneer on top of the body. The differentiating factors between the late 60s and early 70s models include: Gibson was erratic in their use of serial numbers during that time. The pot dates should confirm whether your serial number is consistent with the date, or not.

There's no "Made In The USA" stamped underneath the serial.Īnother thing to do when checking the vintage is to look at the pot codes. As far as I know the 68-69 pre-Norlin models all contained 6 digit serial numbers starting either with a 5 or 8. Reissue custom shop models and Vintage Old Specification (VOS) follow the normal serial rules but come with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA) and sometimes a special stamp on the back of the neck.My understanding is that Gibson reintroduced the LP Custom in 1968. RRRR indicates the guitar’s place in the sequence of productionĮxample: CS10845 is the 845th reg. In 1994, Gibson’s Centennial year, many instruments have a serial number that begins with “94” for the year, with the remaining 6 digits indicating the ranking number. The 1st and 2nd indicate the year of manufacture for the 6 digit serial numbers which we’ve been using since 2000.ĩ xxx = 1989 (4 digit number beginning with “9” used only in 1989) The 1st digit indicates the year of manufacture for the 4 & 5 digit serial numbers, these were used from 1989-1999. There should be a space after the 1st digit with the 4 and 5 digit serial numbers, and no space with the 6 digit numbers. Most will be 5 to 6 digits in length, but the earliest examples feature 4 digit serial numbers. Les Paul Classic: This model features an ink stamped serial number with no “MADE IN USA” (just as we used on the original 1952-1960 Les Pauls). There are always exceptions to these rules, the two listed below are worth noting: The only difference is the addition of this batch indicator. The first 5 numbers remain the same, the last 3 numbers will remain the same. The sixth number is now a batch number- batch 0 starts at the beginning of the day, and once they stamp 699, the batch number will change to 1. NOTE – Gibson USA goes to a 9 digit serial number in early July 2005.

3, 1985, in Nashville and was the 1st instrument stamped that day. 10, 1978, in Kalamazoo and was the 276th instrument stamped that day.Ĩ2765501 means the instrument was produced on Oct. Ranking numbers for Bozeman start each day at 001 and the electrics may start as low as the 300s.Įxamples: 70108276 means the instrument was produced on Jan. Since 1989, all Gibson acoustics are built in Bozeman, MT and all Gibson electrics are built in Nashville or Memphis. Ranking numbers 500-999 continued to indicate Nashville production through 1989. Prior to 1984 when the Kalamazoo, MI factory was closed, the numbers 001-499 indicated Kalamazoo production. RRR is the factory ranking/plant designation number. The serial number will be an 8 digit number impressed into the back of the headstock with “MADE IN USA” below. This should be an 8 digit number that can be dated by the 1st and 2nd digits as follows:Įarlier models had an ink stamped serial number or no serial number at all, these are much more difficult to date.Īround 1977, Gibson introduced the serialization method that they primarily use to this day at Gibson USA, Gibson Acoustic, and the Gibson Custom facility in Memphis, TN. See our Dating a USA Gibson page for more info.įrom 1975-1977 the number is typically found on a decal on the back of the headstock. Serial numbers are not the only thing that will give you a year for your Gibson.