#LES PAUL SERIAL NUMBER CHECK SERIAL NUMBER#
Gibson Serial Number Decoder Gibson Custom Shop Peter Frampton Phenix Inspired Les Paul. For example, after 1969, it’s unlikely your guitar would have a label saying it was made overseas, but you might have a seven-digit serial number that could tell that story. The Gibson serial number decoder Date a Gibson guitar by serial number From 1977 to 2013 Gibson have used an eight or nine digit serial number on all of their guitars that can be easily decoded to show the exact day that the guitar was manufactured along with the location of the Gibson factory. For guitars made prior to 1977 use the extended search function. Norlin acquired CMI and moved all of the production of Epiphone to Japan and subsequently to Korea.ĭuring each of these transitions, there were also changes made to how the instruments were labeled, which is part of the reason why the serial number identification process is so confusing. As they already owned Gibson, this merge brought the two powerful brand names under one umbrella. If you are looking to buy or sell a Gibson chambered-reissue that has a CR serial number check out the DEALS page.
In 1957, the Chicago Musical Instrument Company (CMI) acquired Epiphone. a Lo Pro equipped guitar with an 03' serial number except for K7's which were the only guitar produced in 03' with a Lo Pro.
#LES PAUL SERIAL NUMBER CHECK SERIAL NUMBERS#
They grew in popularity and by the 1950’s, became Gibson’s main rival. Replacement necks can have serial numbers years after the model 'should' be dated by spec and in all instances if the spec changed by the date shown on the neck the spec must be used to determine year of production, ie. In the 1930’s, they switched up their business model and began producing high-end guitars, and became the only manufacturer to successfully make the transition. Ed King (Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist and author of 'Sweet Home Alabama') came by to look at Les Pauls and decided that out of all the Les Pauls he has tried over the years, that a chambered sounded closer to his original 59 Les Paul than any solid body Les Paul.
To understand the significance of the Epiphone serial number, we first need to look at how their company historyintertwines with that of Gibson.Įpiphone started as a family business in 1873 as a luxury banjo manufacturer. Since 2004, Gibson has not advertised them but now the 58's are listed.
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