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- How do you read a Gibson serial number?
- How can I tell if my Gibson serial number is real?
- How do you date a Gibson?
- Can you look up a guitar by serial number?
How do you read a Gibson serial number?
These serial numbers are preceded by 2 digits. 99 = 1975, 00 = 1976 and 06 = 1977.
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Gibson serial numbers, from February 1961 until 1970.
| Serial number | PRODUCTION YEAR |
|---|---|
| 96601 - 99999 | 1963 |
| 000001 - 099999 | 1967 (all 6-digit numbers starting with 0. are 1967) |
| 100000 - 106099 | 1963 or 1967 |
| 106100 - 106899 | 1963 |
How can I tell if my Gibson serial number is real?
Serial numbers: Gibson serial numbers are stamped on the back of the headstock, and appear dark. Fake serial numbers often appear white.
How do you date a Gibson?
Dating a Gibson by Factory Order Number (FON)
Instruments will generally have one or both of these numbers stamped or written either inside the body (generally the case on earlier models) or on the back of the headstock.
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.
