The Guitar Dater Project

Determine the date of your guitar by its serial number.

The Guitar Dater Project aims to provide you with the information hidden in your Guitars' Serial number in plain English.

The aim here is to gather as much information about who made what guitars and for whom. This data is then compiled and used to improve the guitar dating function of the site. To your right you will see a list of brands that are currently supported.

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confirmation to date a 1964 Epiphone

Posted by MarkAnonymous on Wed, 07/11/2018 - 17:52.

Hi, I found a secondhand Epiphone Olympic 1964 solid body electric guitar. The ad' said it was made at the Kalamazoo Factory at Gibson in Michigan. Described with photo's as a Tobacco Sunburst, solid mahogany body and neck with a Brazilian rosewood fretboard. The serial number was at the back of the headstock and was difficult to read but this is what I could make out from the photo, 32961. The guitar does look to be in a genuine aged condition but would like your input as to if all that information adds up to it being what has been described in the ad'.

Ibanez RG350M

Posted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/28/2018 - 15:38.

My Ibanez serial is 090246618, want info on the guitar and what it is Worth today..

dating my crafter electro accoustic

Posted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/19/2018 - 16:08.

hi i have a crafter electro accoustic model no GEA-21-P serial no 90702754 made in Korea could you please tell me the date it was made and approx value

JAckson guitar

Posted by Lance on Fri, 04/28/2017 - 07:24.

SERIAL # 99060654 is If someone can tell me the year mfg and where it would be very helpfull

identification

Posted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/01/2016 - 20:32.

hi thanks for the help
epiphone les paul standard plus : DW 04093787

Identifying my basses, place of manufacturing, date, related inf

Posted by James Guy on Tue, 10/18/2016 - 22:43.

Looking for information on an Ernie Ball Music Man, StingRay5, Fretless E47647; Fender Precision Special, MZ7118626, Epiphone Viola, 1410200643. Much appreciated! And any opinion about the quality of these instruments.JGG

serial number

Posted by rich on Thu, 01/28/2016 - 15:38.

Hello
I recently bought a Epiphone Tommy Thayer ( KISS) Les Paul. Serial # 15091511125 > Can anyone break it down . There were only
1000 made.......................................THANKS

What is this?

Posted by Marvin Latta on Sun, 01/10/2016 - 18:50.

There are no other markings on this vintage arch top f hole
1881-261

Fender Squier Affinity Lake Placid Blue S/N cy105 11359

Posted by LPB on Sun, 11/08/2015 - 09:19.

Can anyone tell me the history/additional info about this guitar, I bought it recently second-hand - grateful for any info

Rosewood, blue and white

Crafter model number SATMVS. Serial no. 06091568

Posted by Gary on Wed, 03/11/2015 - 17:09.

What year was this made?

Gibson Les Paul CS 56 RI

Posted by Patrik on Tue, 03/10/2015 - 10:44.

I forgot to write the serial...
6 8145 it is!
So I would like to know if it is built i Nashville or Memphis.

Regards
Patrik

epiphone

Posted by don on Thu, 08/07/2014 - 13:26.

Hi im trying to determine a date on a ft-120 serial # 04780179 made in japan from norlin lincolnwood illinois 60646...THANKS

Aria acoustic guitar

Posted by tomaria on Fri, 10/05/2012 - 04:04.

I bought this guitar new in 1985, any details welcome - it is an Aria OW-35(japanese made) serial no - #702012

After a closer look at the

Posted by tomaria on Tue, 10/09/2012 - 19:16.

After a closer look at the serial number today, it looks very much like E702012

Ibanez Custom Agent

Posted by Brian Chambers on Fri, 06/01/2012 - 16:57.

Hi!
I have an Ibanez Custom Agent 2405 in a cherry red finish, which I bought new in 1976.
I've tracked it down to being a !974-1975 model, with Super 70 pups (I have the original documentation), but would be interested in knowing which year it is.
No serial #, since it's pre-lawsuit, but there is a code "Y-12" stamped at the top end of the finger board under the E & A strings…any ideas?

crafter

Posted by tony cartwright on Sun, 02/05/2012 - 18:18.

can any one date or tell me where i can date my crafter acoustic model TC 035 Serial 02102998

strat HM

Posted by carlo on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 19:18.

ciao,
Fender Strat HM serial number F033106...Can anybody tell me the info of the guitar? Please....
Thank you

Mosrite

Posted by charlie smith on Sun, 11/28/2010 - 20:08.

I purchased my mosrite guitar new in 1973 , but I am not sure what year it was made, the Ser # is low # V0016 any iinformation would be appreciated, Thank you

Jackson ps 4

Posted by Joe on Thu, 07/22/2010 - 09:33.

My Jackson guitar serial is 1016280. Can anybody tell me the info of the guitar? Please....

2004 fender strat

Posted by Peter Feistamel on Thu, 07/08/2010 - 02:07.

I'd like to know for sure if this guitar is a 2004 fender American standard strat ,not mexican of differnt parts. It is an Olympic white 2004 american start Serial # Z 4019697

The Z in the serial number

Posted by Anonymous on Sun, 02/21/2016 - 22:35.

The Z in the serial number applies to am stds during the 2000s....the 4 tells you that it's a 2004.

serial number for Takamine guitar

Posted by william bain on Mon, 03/15/2010 - 00:39.

Trying to find out what year this guitar was made. Serial #98031903

Re: serial number for Takamine guitar

Posted by gz3oo on Thu, 10/28/2010 - 22:36.

: Trying to find out what year this guitar was made. Serial #gz300

fender strat serial FN205417

Posted by jack on Tue, 01/20/2009 - 03:06.

would like to find some info on this guitar.....date manufactured....hardware and body info etc.

Epiphone

Posted by Brian Hope on Fri, 01/16/2009 - 14:08.

Hi Kev, I have an Epiphone Les Paul Gibson Ltd edition serial number
199061600,it plays well but i wondered if it was made abroad or in the states?
Thanks for your help.

Fender bass neck code 0103 3814?

Posted by Mark Norsk on Sat, 12/27/2008 - 18:31.

Hi,
I've got a fender p bass with a neck code of 0103 3814.
Does that mean its a 1971 or 1981? It has the old style head stock decal (no serial number below "fender").It looks old enough to be a 1971 but does the neck code support that date?
Thanks,
Mark

gibson es 335

Posted by chris hartley on Tue, 09/30/2008 - 11:48.

please could you tell me when and where it was made 92392364 is the serial number

Re: gibson es 355 TDSV Walnut

Posted by jos ( musicmanweb@aol.com) on Tue, 12/30/2008 - 12:07.

: please could you tell me when and where it was made 623339 is the serial number

Re: gibson es 355 TDSV Walnut

Posted by Jos on Sat, 05/16/2009 - 07:50.

: : please could you tell me when and where it was made 623339 is the serial number

Re: gibson es 355 TDSV Walnut

Posted by jos on Sat, 05/16/2009 - 07:52.

: : : please could you tell me when and where it was made 623339 is the serial number

Determine the date of your guitar by its serial number.
thanks !

fender stratocaster guitar

Posted by g.richards on Tue, 08/19/2008 - 15:07.

hi there, could you find some info onmy strat? no:N7212783 with one piece maple neck/mohgany body i think and silver/goldish/green colour depending on the light! thank you . grace richards

help me

Posted by Josh May on Sat, 06/21/2008 - 19:56.

i recently bought a midnight blue fender strat and when i got it home i saw that it was made in korea. the serial # is 04013480. what is the difference between these and the american made fender guitar, and how much is it worth? i gave 300 bucks for it brand new and i want to know if i got a good deal. i would also like to know what name these guitars are known by so i can reference them to others like it.

YAMAHA SG500

Posted by isidro on Fri, 06/13/2008 - 17:04.

Tengo una yamaha SG500 y me gustaria saber de que año es. el numero de serie es (005978).GRACIAS

Re: YAMAHA SG500

Posted by isidro on Tue, 07/01/2008 - 11:47.

<span onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">: Tengo una yamaha SG500 y me gustaria saber de que año es.</span> : Tengo una yamaha SG500 y ME GUSTARIA saber de que año es.</span> <span onmouseover="_tipon(this)" onmouseout="_tipoff()"><span class="google-src-text" style="direction: ltr; text-align: left">el numero de serie es (005978).GRACIAS</span> el numero de serie es (005978). GRACIAS</span>

Ibanez bass

Posted by Eric McKnight on Sat, 10/27/2007 - 20:34.

I have had an Ibanez roadstar 2 for a long time and was trying to find out exactly when it was made. The serial number is I832922. Thank you.
Eric

guitar date

Posted by steve marshall on Mon, 03/05/2007 - 04:31.

have 2 harmony guitars ...(same except for bridge)
each has 2 strat looking pick ups body shape like cheap double cutaway melody maker

trying to date
collectible at all ? seem cheap .
..like them because very light ..

one has model # 02814

Re: guitar date

Posted by Randy C. Will on Sun, 06/01/2008 - 01:14.

Harmony Model #02814 is a student guitar still in production:
http://harmonyguitars.net/2pickup.htm

I have one as well. I gig with it on occasion due to the classic look.

What year is my LTD

Posted by Joey on Sat, 07/15/2006 - 13:54.

I got an ESP LTD M-55 from a friend not too long ago... I was wondering how i could date it? the serial number is E064270

What model and year is my Jackson

Posted by Lance on Tue, 06/27/2006 - 21:45.

serial # is 99060654

Jackson guitar

Posted by Rocker on Thu, 05/11/2006 - 14:57.

My Jackson guitar serial is 9686411. Can anybody tell me the info of the guitar please....

Re: Jackson guitar

Posted by Erdem on Thu, 02/21/2008 - 12:31.

: My Jackson guitar serial is 99040020. Can anybody tell me the info of the guitar please....

Re: Jackson guitar

Posted by Noble Wyninegar on Wed, 12/05/2007 - 02:49.

: My Jackson guitar serial is U17898. Can anybody tell me the info on this guitar please....

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