Gibson les paul serial number search

1. Can you look up a guitar by serial number?
2. How can I tell what year my Gibson Les Paul was made?
3. How do I find my Gibson serial number?

Can you look up a guitar by serial number?

Checking a guitar's serial number is a good and easy way to validate a guitar. You can look up a serial number either in Gruhn's Guide or run the number in the manufacturer's database.

How can I tell what year my Gibson Les Paul was made?

Gibson used 5 or 6 digit ink stamped serial numbers on Les Paul guitars from 1952 until 1960. The first digit of this style serial number indicates the last digit of the year it was manufactured. For example, this Les Paul's serial number is "7_6227" so it was made in 1957.

How do I find my Gibson serial number?

Where to Find the Serial Number on Your Gibson Guitar?

1. On electrics, they are almost always on the back of the headstock, at the top.
2. On acoustic guitars, they're usually in the soundhole.