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    spster
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    I am trying to buy a Gibson Sg from a guy. He does not know which model it is. The serial number is 02212505. Is there way to find out the model and other details based on this? Any reply would be really appreciated. Thanks James

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    • #67905
      lee_UK
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      give us a dsecription and i’ll tell you the model type.
      is the neck bound?
      pickup type?
      colour?

    • #67920
      glw
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      In 1977, Gibson introduced the serialization method that is in practice today. This updated system utilizes an impressed eight digit numbering scheme that covers both serializing and dating functions. The pattern is as follows:

      YDDDYPPP
      YY is the production year
      DDD is the day of the year
      PPP is the plant designation and/or instrument rank.

      More… See: http://www.gibson.com/Service/Serial%20Numbers%20Search/

      That should give you the date it was built. As for exact model, I don’t know.

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