Washburn tries to use as many standardized instrument parts as possible, to make field-service easier. If your instrument does not have a serial number, the instrument cannotbe dated or identified. Oscar Schmidt was trained as a bookbinder in his native Germany before migrating to America. 8009 34th Ave. S. Ste #175. Serial such as: PPYYWWDNN, where: For example, serial number "K0244299" would indicate a guitar made at the Kiso Factory in 2002 in the 44th week of the year on a Tuesday and being the 99th guitar off the line. I just got my hands on a washburn. I have a Hamer Standard with the seial number on a sticker on the back of the headstock. By WP-Admin FVL | Published 30. SZ(XXXXXX) Signature Series SZ0(XXXXX)='00, SZ1(XXXXX)='01, SZ2(XXXXX)='02, etc.T(XXXXXX) Tribute Series (check neck heel)V+4,5,6 digits Vintage Series (check neck heel)XN(XXXXX) FRS and Telecaster '52 (XN prefix may not appear on instrument) (XXX) OF 500 35TH Anniversary Strat from 1989-1990(XXXX) STAMPED ON BRIDGE PLATE U.S. '52 Vintage Telecaster 1982-1988 (Check neck date for exact year)(XXXXX) STAMPED ON BRIDGE PLATE U.S. '52 Vintage Telecaster 1988-present (Check neck date for exact year), It seems there is no sure-fire way to get the year on a G&L. October 2013 | Full size is 1936 2592 pixels. Serials begin in 1932 with 5000 and end at 20142 during this period. labels were lost and re-used in 1965. I will state some of the basics here and then give links to sites with more detail. Washburn Guitar Serial Number Lookup. )Now stay with me--this is confusing. Serials are usually found inside the body near the neck joint. 8Mxxxxxx ..1978 0000xxxx t/m 0030xxxx 1978 0031xxxx t/m 0047xxxx 1979 0048xxxx t/m 0065xxxx 1980 0066xxxx t/m 0099xxxx 1981 0100xxxx t/m 0129xxxx 1982 0130xxxx t/m 0169xxxx 1983 0170xxxx t/m 0199xxxx 1984 0200xxxx t/m 0239xxxx 1985 0240xxxx t/m 0259xxxx 1986 0260xxxx t/m 0339xxxx 1987 0340xxxx t/m 0359xxxx 1988 0360xxxx t/m 0419xxxx 1989 04249338 t/m 0439xxxx 1990 0440xxxx t/m 0519xxxx 1991 0520xxxx t/m 0599xxxx 1992 0600xxxx t/m 0639xxxx 1993 0640xxxx t/m 0769xxxx 1994 0770xxxx >>..1995. . You must remove neck to accurately date those.76 + 5 digits 1976S6 + 5 digits 1976S7 + 5 digits = 1977-1978S8 + 5 digits = 1977-1978S9 + 5 digits = 1978-1981E0 + 5 digits = 1979-1981E1 + 5 digits = 1980-1982E2 + 5 digits = 1982-1983E3 + 5 digits = 1982-1984E4 + 5 digits = 1984-1985, 1987-1988E8 + 5 digits = 1988-1989E9 + 5 digits = 1989-1990N9 + 5 digits = 1990N0 + 5 digits = 1990-1991N1 + 5 or 6 digits = 1991-1992N2 + 5 or 6 digits = 1992-1993N3 + 5 or 6 digits = 1993-1994N4 + 5 or 6 digits = 1994-1995N5 + 5 or 6 digits = 1995-1996N6 + 5 or 6 digits = 1996-1997N7 + 5 or 6 digits = 1997-1998N8 + 5 or 6 digits = 1998-1999N9 + 5 or 6 digits = 1999-2000(Note: "Z" may be replaced by "DZ" for US Deluxe Series)Z0 + 5 or 6 digits 2000 - 2001Z1 + 5 or 6 digits 2001 - 2002Z2 + 5 or 6 digits 2002 - 2003Z3 + 5 or 6 digits 2003 - 2004Z4 + 5 or 6 digits 2004 - 2005Z5 + 5 or 6 digits 2005 - 2006Z6 + 5 or 6 digits 2006 - 2007Z7 + 5 or 6 digits 2007 - 2008Z8 + 5 or 6 digits 2008 - 2009Z9 + 5 or 6 digits 2009 - 2010US10 + 6 digits .. 2010US11 + 6 digits .. 2011US12 + 6 digits .. 2012US13 + 6 digits .. 2013US14 + 6 digits .. 2014US15 + 6 digits .. 2015US16 + 6 digits .. 2016Made in Japan Serials (usually appears on back of neck near neck joint)JV + 5 digits .. 1982 - 1984SQ + 5 digits .. 1983 - 1984E + 6 digits .. 1984 - 1987A + 6 digits 1985 - 1986B + 6 digits 1985 - 1986C + 6 digits 1985 - 1986F + 6 digits .1986 - 1987G + 6 digits 1987 - 1988H + 6 digits.1988 - 1989I + 6 digits1989 - 1990J + 6 digits 1989 - 1990K + 6 digits 1990 - 1991L + 6 digits 1991 - 1992M + 6 digits 1992 - 1993N + 6 Digits 1993 - 1994O + 6 Digits 1994 - 1995 P + 6 digits 1995 - 1996Q + 6 digits 1993 - 1994S + 6 digits 1994 - 1995T + 6 digits 1994 - 1995U + 6 digits 1995 - 1996N + 5 digits 1995 - 1996V + 6 digits 1996 - 1997Crafted in Japan Serials (usually back of neck)A + 6 digits 1997 - 1998O + 6 digits 1997 - 2000P + 6 digits 1999 - 2002Q + 6 digits 2002 - 2004R + 6 digits 2004 - 2005S + 6 digits 2006 - 2008T + 6 digits 2007 - 20082007 was another transitional year for Japanese-made Fender instruments, with the return to the Made in Japan country-of-origin identifier on the serial number decal. From 1953 to 1959 Guild used a label that showed a white guitar body on a black background. Sorry, who is the manufacturer? Well, emailed Washburn to see if can use the serial number to see if at least a number that belongs to an N2. Notes: Every USA Hamer left the factory with a serial number. This example is number 3, a Baby.20070311301 Last two digits indicate the guitar's position in that day's production sequence. But, it's not always the case with Oscar Schmidt. First two numbers in the sequence are the last two digits of the production year. The final four numbers are the unit number; 13.Made in Japan, 1988:Letter-letter-letter-letter-###, like so: SMQI123.The first letter is an internal code. The first letter tells the year, starting: H=1, I=2, J=3, etc., and goes all the way to Q=0. Minimal tweaking is key to adjusting an instruments neck. Either the first 2 digits, or the first digit, are typically used to. For example, 3-8094 would be March (3), 1978 (8) and the 94th guitar made that month.1982 - 2002 (modern pre-Fender era)Serial numbers have six numbers, with a three digit suffix:The first two digits are the year of manufacture.The next digit is the month (1-12).The next three digits are the model number, without the 6 at the beginning.The final numbers are the sequential order of the model made during the lifespan of the model (not that year).Example: A serial number of 998120-345 tells us this guitar was made in 1999 during the month of August (8) and is a G6120 model (120), the 345th to be produced during the Revival Era.Pre-Fender Korean (Electromatic/Synchromatic/Historic)Starting in 1999, Gretsch began producing budget-level Electromatic, Synchromatic and Historic Series guitars in Korea. In fact, I still use the Guitar Dater Project website myself for quick look-ups, but they only cover certain brands. 2015 Washburn Parallaxe Catalog (21.5mb) 2014 Washburn Parallaxe Catalog (7.5mb) 2014 Washburn Catalog (58mb) 2013 Washburn Catalog (34.5mb) 2012 Washburn Catalog (19.7mb) 2010 - 2011 Washburn Electric Catalog (pdf, 5.6mb) 2010 - 2011 Washburn Acoustic Catalog (pdf, 5.9mb) 2009 Washburn catalog (pdf, 11mb) 2008 Washburn Catalog (pdf, 12.8mb) The system uses running model numbers rather than a dedicated code for year, month, and place of manufacture.F300000 = late 2009 used on LP Std'59/Std'60/Tribute modelsContinued around F310650~F311050 in spring 2012 on Tribute-Plus modelsContinued around F305000 in 2011Continued around F310000 in 2012Continued around F317000 in 2013Continued around F324000 in 2014Continued around F330000 in 2015 ---------------------------------Epiphone Japan Serial Numbers1998 - CurrentThe Yamano Gakki Epiphone Japan serial numbers from 1998 onwards are in a YMMPPP format.Y = Year of manufactureMM = Month of manufacturePPP = Production numberThe serial number letters used by the Terada and Fuji-Gen guitar factories are:J = TeradaT = Terada,F = Fuji-GenNo Letter = Fuji-GenExample: J902123 = Terada / 1999 / February / unit 123Example: T902123 = Terada / 1999 / February / unit 123Example: F902123 = Fuji-Gen / 1999 / February / unit 123Example: 902123 = Fuji-Gen / 1999 / February / unit 1231987 - 1997For Yamano Gakki Epiphone Japan semi acoustic models from 1987 to approximately 1997, the serial numbers are in a YCPPP format.They were made by Terada and usually have an Orange Epiphone label.Y = Year of manufactureC = Model codePPP = Production numberModel Codes (C)1 = NVJ2 = EMPEROR3 = RIVIERA4 = SHERATON5 = CASINO6 = Limited Edition7 = EB-28 = ES-930J9 = EMPEROR-JExample: 34123 = 1993 / SHERATON / unit 123Example: 38123 = 1993 / ES-930J / unit 1231971 - 1987The Aria Epiphone Japan models that were made by Matsumoku from the early 1970s and ending before 1987 do not have a reliable serial numbering system but can be approximately dated using their Epiphone label colors.1971-1975 - Blue label - Early models say "Union Made"1976-1979 - Tan or white "Lincolnwood" label with Norlin logo1980-1987 - Brown Label with splotched pattern, Ernie Ball Music Man (Back to top of page). (http://www.guitarsbyleo.com/AUTOREG/interact2.php3?registry_id=1). Sterling by Music Man instruments are not covered in the online database. Looking at the table above you'll note that in every decade the initial digit is going to repeat (i.e., an 8 could mean 1978, 1988, 1998 or 2008). These serial numbers were stamped in black ink (yellow ink was used for dark/black finishes) on the back of the headstock. Promotional set with Blonde Deluxe Reverb AmpNC(XXXXXX) Squier Strat Bullets (dating unclear)SE(XXXXXX) Signature Series SE8(XXXXX)='88, SE9(XXXXX)='89 SN(XXXXXX) Signature Series SN0(XXXXX)='90, SN1(XXXXX)='91, SN2(XXXXX)='92, etc. All Washburn instruments ship from the factory with light gauge strings. When the Charvel Model 5 and 6 were introduced in 1986, the serial number was found on the back of the headstock under the clear coat, in the form of a plastic decal. My hope is it will save you some time by providing one place you can go for most serial lookups. So you need to have some idea of your guitar's era for it to help much. Yes. It was available on select Original Idol models, and is available on the new Idol models. In general, an initial letter indicates the decade, with S = 70s, E = 80s, N = 90s, Z = 2000s. I will summarize some of the Silvertone serial number basics but for a real deep dive, I suggest going to Doug's serial number page at danelectro.guru/serial-numbers-dating. The last number is an internal code (could be D, R, U, or Y.) Turn the VCC knob up for a traditional humbucker sound; turn it down for the character of a single coil. Washburn has used many serial number formats over the years, ranging from 4-12 characters long. The ranking number may consist of any number of digits.----------------------------------------------FYYMRRRRF = factory IDYY = year of manufactureM = letter code to corresponding month (A=January, B=February, etc)RRRR = ranking numberExample: R01B0123 = Peerless Korea / 2001 / February / unit 0123.----------------------------------------------FYYSSSS(Epiphone Elite/Elitist models)F = factory IDY = single digit year of manufacture (2 = 2002, 3 = 2003, etc. For example, if your guitar's serial number is 94000000, your guitar was made in 1994. truss rod : closing / There is enough room in the loosening direction. These are numbered with the same metal tag system.The number ranges shown are approximate and overlap.1940 ---------------- G-100 to G-1991940-41 ------------ 200G to 4450G1942, 1943-47 ------ 4451G and up1947 ---------------- V100 - V75001948 ---------------- V7500 - V150001949 ---------------- V15000 - V250001950 ---------------- V25000 - V350001951 ---------------- V35000 - V38000 / (X100 - X7000)1952 ---------------- X7000 - X170001953 ---------------- X17000 - X300001954 ---------------- X30000 - X430001955 ---------------- X43000 - X570001956 ---------------- X57000 - X710001957 ---------------- X71000 - X850001958 ---------------- X85000 - X99000 / T100 - T50001959 ---------------- T5000 - T250001960 ---------------- T25000 - T500001961 ---------------- T50000 - T750001962 ---------------- T75000 - T90000 / G100 - G50001963 ---------------- T90000 - T99000 / G5000 - G150001964 ---------------- G15000 - G400001964 - early 68 ----- sticker w/"1" prefixearly to mid 1968 --- sticker w/"2" prefix (+5- or 6-digit number)From 1965 on we see some (not all) Supros with a sticker on the back of the headstock instead of the metal plate. But my database mayinclude inaccuracies. There is a very detailed article on the history of Micro-Frets on the Vintage Guitar Magazine website that is worth reading. Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. The HB-103 is a high output humbucker aimed at heavy rock, metal, thrash and punk players. You need to look at the serial number and determine if it was produced before or after 2006.All Reverends should have a serial number on the back of the headstock along with the initials of the person who set up and inspected the guitar or bass. They are available via special order from your local Washburn dealer. Ontario bolt-on Jacksons will have 4 or 6 digit serial #'. For those you can try contacting Schecter from this page:http://www.schecterguitars.com/about Steinberger (Back to top of page)Sorry, not much info out there. )Year / Last Serial Number1898 83481899 87161900 91281901 93101902 95281903 98101904 99881905 101201906 103291907 107271908 108831909 110181910 112031911 114131912 115651913 118211914 120471915 122091916 123901917 129881918 134501919 145121920 158481921 167581922 178391923 198911924 220081925 241161926 286891927 344351928 375681929 408431930 453171931 495891932 525901933 550841934 586791935 619471936 651761937 688651938 718661939 740611940 767341941 800131942 831071943 867241944 901491945 936231946 981581947 1034681948 1082691949 1129611950 1179611951 1227991952 1284361953 1345011954 1413451955 1473281956 1532251957 1590611958 1655761959 1710471960 1756891961 1812971962 1873841963 1933271964 1996261965 2070301966 2172151967 2300951968 2419251969 2560031970 2716331971 2942701972 3133021973 3338731974 3533871975 3718281976 3888001977 3996251978 4078001979 4199001980 4303001981 4364741982 4396271983 4461011984 4533001985 4605751986 4681751987 4762161988 4839521989 4932791990 5033091991 5124871992 5226551993 5352231994 5516961995 5704341996 5929301997 6247991998 6687961999 7240772000 7805002001 8456442002 9167592003 9787062004 10425582005 11158622006 11977992007 12680912008 13370422009 14067152010 14734612011 15557672012 16567422013 17555362014 18573992015 19721292016 2076795Notes: Solidbody electrics like the E18 model from the '70s do not conform to the above. If it lacks one, it was likely either refinished or stolen and altered. For instance, a 9512nnn would be the nnnth N4 produced in December 1995. The second letter is the month; March. The seventh digit indicates if it is a factory second ("0" means not factory second, while "9" is a second). The first two numbers (07 in this example) are the day; 7th. Our current used guitars3. Washburn University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or marital or parental status. (Note, the two dates can differ, at which point you may want to check the CTS pots for a date code.). The last three numbers are the unit number; 13. So if there are only four digits following the 8, it is certainly a 1978 (by 1988production would certainly have hit five-digit numbers). Subscribe to get insider information, product updates, and more. 5I04013.The first number is an internal code. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Michelle White-Godinet, Title IX Equal Opportunity . Could you please tell me the year of manufacture of Washburn mandolin serial number A16672.I suspect it would be approx 100 years old. You will find that some years appear several times with various serial number ranges. Excessive dryness, heat and cold will cause severe damage to an acoustic instrument. Q: Can you tell me the date of my guitar or can I request other manufacturers? Your best bet is comparing it to other similar models and looking to see if those owners have a solid date they were made, or perhaps checking pot codes. If it lacks one, it was likely either refinished or stolen and altered. All this serial number information pertains to Hagstroms built in Sweden between 1958 and the early 80s. If you can't find the serial, you may also want to check the pot codes on a Danelectro/Silvertone to at least give you a rough approximation of the year of manufacture. Jan 05, 2019 Washburn has used many serial number formats over the years, ranging from 4-12 characters long. We cannot guarantee that we are able to date your instrument. What was the V.C.C. 1978 to 1995. A number, usually 5 to 7 digits long, follows the letter and helps to further identify the year. It's basically a little bump of extra wood to help prevent headstocks from snapping off the neck. You can also contact the guys at EB at musicman_customerservice@ernieball.com. The original Washburn brand disappeared in the 1930's. It's the best resource we've seen. Only the guitars in our current catalog and website are still in production. If your Washburn requires a warranty repair, we recommend contacting the place of purchase (if your instrument was purchased locally). Washburn sx25B amp serial number 88020006 when made how much were they What year is a Washburn Force 4 Bass Guitar serial 830993. What Are Duncan USM pick-ups? Below are random tidbits that may help you date yours.1980 - 1992First recorded serial numbers for guitars and bass by year:YEAR / GUITAR / BASS1980 G000530 B0005181981 G003122 B0019171982 G009886 B0085251983 G011654 B0103821984 G013273 B0142661985 G014690 B0161081986 G017325 B0176911987 G020241 B0180631988 G023725 B0196271989 G024983 0201061990 G026344 B0217881991 G027163 B0230131992 G029962 B024288GF and BC prefixes were used for the George Fullerton Signature Model and the Broadcaster, respectively. Washburn can only identify instruments via email, and with a clear digital photograph and serial number. If your instrument is not under warranty, then we recommend contacting a local instrument repair shop. Serial info here also pertains to Godin's spin-off brands: Seagull, Norman, Simon & Patrick, Art & Luther and LaPatrie.There are three distinct periods in Godin's serial numbering:Pre-1993: The serial will be six or seven digits. The US imprint at the tip of your headstock most likely said USED and denotes a factory 2nd. Nuno Bettencourt signature electric acoustic guitar arrived in beautiful condition. If it isn't there, you probably have the sequential serial format and possibly a 2000's model.96xxxxx, 97xxxxx, 98xxxxx Jackson Logo OnlyThese numbers started circa '96-8 at 9600000, hit 9700000 circa 2003, 9800000 circa 2007 and ended in late 2011 around 985xxxx. 1. Instruments with serial numbers that have 4 characters are from the 1970s and early 1980s. Made in Japan, 1986-1989:#-letter-#####. . First, start by going to Fender's Serial Number Lookup page. Still a good deal at $10, just a bit annoying. Can you fix it or sell me a new neck? How can I find out the status of my order that was placed through an authorized Washburn Dealer? Only your authorized Washburn dealer can provide you with the status of your order. Instruments not purchased through the Washburn distributor network are not covered under warranty in your region. If the digits following the 8 are higher than 51,000 thenit must be a 2008, and so on. A: I have helped people in the past but I've found most times the info was out there with some quick Google searching, so please do your own research. It seemed to find some from 1987 onwards, but it's hit and miss. .began to produce Washburn-branded instruments, generally identifiable by an "SI . Presently, there are no specific manuals for Washburn instruments. (See our Fender Serial Number Lookup model abbreviation list to decode info on your guitar.) George Washburn begins a legacy of greatness with the first Washburn stringed instruments, bringing quality instruments priced for home musicians. After 1967, it's reversed, so the the first digit represents the year. Some models are produced in a left-handed configuration. Big thanks to the Hamerfanclub forum administrator "cmatthes" for help with this information. Washburn can only identify instruments via email, and with a clear digital photograph and serial number. Early Gibson models can be identified by either a Factory Order Number (FON) or a serial number. Either the first 2 digits, or the first digit, are typically used to. Their websitehas a registry,which has some serials of different models, but no corresponding dates. A modern version of the Micro-Frets company has resurfaced and they are making a few select models. The Ibanez Axstar AXB1000 model was made by FujiGen Gakki. Peavey (Back to top of page) Serial numbers correlate to shipping dates of US models only. For example, C800210 is built in the year of 1988. At present we have updated serial number decoder for: Epiphone Serial Numbers Gibson Serial Number Lookup Fender Serial Numbers Guild Guitars Serial Numbers Squire Serial Number Lookup Squier Serial Number Lookup Please note that fender serial numbers tend to overlap by at least a year, and thereby the date of your guitar can only be. See the explanation below:1107064001 First digit indicates where it was made. Because Washburn does not purchase used instruments, we do not track this information and are unable to answer this type of request. When you touch the strings or bridge on an electric guitar, your body acts as the ground and the circuit will be quieter. The third and fourth letters are the date; QH=01. Excessive playing may require more frequent string changing, in the event of breakage or oxidization. I get a buzzing/humming sound but it goes away when I touch the volume. If your serial is found, it will tell you the official model name, number, and date of production. For instruments produced after 2010, usually the first 4 digits can indicate the year of manufacture. Later on, around mid 1987, the factory abandoned the decal on the headstock and began stamping the serial number into the last, blind fret of the fingerboard. You'll also need to sign up for a free account if you want to post on the forum to ask this guru about your Hagstrom. The serial syntax is CXXXXXX. Attn: Guitar Trash or Treasure. Check the beginning of the model number. The final four numbers are the unit number; 0013 (13).Made in Korea and Made in China, 2003-:Letter-letter-letter-####-letter, like so: QKJ0011Y.The first two letters are the year; QK=04 (see chart.) For pricing, please contact your dealer or the international distributor for your country. Below we outline a simple way to narrow down the date range of an acoustic Guild. Your acoustic guitar is ideally stored in an environment with constant 45-55 % relative humidity, and 72-77 degrees Fahrenheit. There are also a great variety of 3rd party instrument case manufacturers. They follow a sequential numbering system outlined in the table below:Year / Serial Number Sequence1966 0398-39511967 3952-74331968 7434-108441969 10645-123311970 12332-134921971 13493-151211972 15122-180581973 18059-237451974 23746-361501975 36151-381041976 38105-39943 (SG-175, SX-125)1001-1390 (SG1000)1001-1126 (SG2000)1977 001391-002365 (SG1000)001251-002610 (SG2000)001001-001270 (BB1200)001271-001320 (BB2000)1978 002366-003110 (SG1000)002611-003760 (SG2000)001321-002965 (BB1200)002001-002380 (BB2000)1979 003111-004445 (SG1000)003761-005088 (SG2000)002966-004000 (BB1200)002381-002920 (BB2000)1980 (through July) 004446-005329 (SG1000)005081-005375 (SG2000)1980 (through December) 013001-0242151981 025410-0596181982 059620-0966391983 096640-1268451984 (through July) 126846-146196 Electrics and basses after 1984 The system becomes increasingly complex.
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