Joined Jun 13, 2008 Messages 947 Reaction score 234. The proof of this is in the serial numbers and specifically, the letter 'I' as the prefix. Hi I just recently got my Epi Dot and notice a few topics on here about serial numbers. The ES-175 Premium is a limited edition made in Korea. 7400 to c. Sell Yours. $2,895. Thread starter AngeloAvila; Start date Oct 9, 2011; A. ABOUT US. About This Listing. I was looking at a couple of DOTS and I noticed the same thing -- no letter (s) preceding the serial number. EE - QingDao (China) = Epiphone Electric F - Fuji-gen (Japan) = Elite/Elitist models (See: Epiphone Japan Serial Numbers ) F - Qingdao (China) = Les Paul. g. 1933 Olympic specs: 13 5/8" wide, trapeze tailpiece, rounded end fingerboard with dot inlays, rounded non-peak peghead, sunburst finish. Yours is just the older format, EE indicates the Epiphone factory in QingDao (China). The PR7E was produced through 2002 and the PR-5E is still offered today with a street price of $350. It's really hard to say. Gibson Epiphone Kramer Steinberger KRK. Epiphone J-200 Acoustic-electric Guitar - Aged Viper Blue, Sweetwater Exclusive. The new Epiphone SG Special Satin E1 is the ideal SG for new players. FIND YOUR WARRANTY. Epiphone's site is not clear at all on how to decode these things, but I am curious to confirm its actual model designation, year of manufacture, and place of manufacture. Tip Putting all of the information together, an example of a Epiphone serial number could be F0508384. This new function will try to match the serial number against older formats, details required for an exact match are listed in yellow. It is model EE-101/BK Serial number 167192 made in Nashville, Tennessee USA. Understanding Epiphone’s Serial Number System. Messages. If it was manufactured after 1977, the build date is included in the sequence. ) Daewon is also notorious for crooked tuners. I am a Hungarian programmer and I have a Tribute Plus with F326444 serial. What I bought: The Epiphone Dot I purchased is the newer "EE" serial number (made in China instead of Korea) and has the "natural" finish. Use the "keys" and factory letter/number identifiers below -- note that for guitars made prior to 1993, the serial # assigned does not reveal the date or factory where made -- or you can, 2. Good luck! The serial will give you the year and month the guitar was made, factory code and production number. In iTunes, click the Summary tab to see its information. 1k Location: Katmandu Posted October 30, 2017 This is a guide to help you identify your guitar's place and year of manufacture by the instrument's serial number alone, based on the information given on the. . 9 xxx = 1989 (4 digit number beginning with “9” used only in 1989) 0 xxxx = 1990. I've ordered an Epiphone Les Paul Ultra-III from Sweetwater which should be here tomorrow. Epiphone. EE = Gibson/QingDao; MC = Muse; SJ = SaeJung; Z = Zaozhuang Saehan. Epiphone Factory Tour in China 〜室長が行く！. Also, the custom shop EPI's I have all have something different about them that you don't find on regular production Epi's. There are quite a few of these guitars floating around in the used marketplace today, and a PR7E in excellent condition is worth between $275 and $325. Own one like this? Make room for new gear in minutes. Gibson SJ-200 Flat-top Acoustic Guitars. of your 1993 or most later models Epiphone. L20,000s up to L50,000s. Y = Year of manufacture MM = Month of manufacture PPP = Production number. 7,764. SG Pro will have SG PRO, PRO, or GIBSON on the truss rod cover. OEM Saien (I) Korea. If your serial number only contains numbers, here is how to decode it: 1st & 2nd Digit – Manufacturing year. Epiphone’s Limited Edition Custom Shop ES-335 Pro Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar. Plain. I have checked the number against the usual sites with no luck. Production year: July 1987 (serial: 0855) Made by Terada Gakki Seisakusho, Japan. 1937 Olympic specs: 15 1/4" wide, standard "f" holes. Production Number: 0022. This has to be one of the most significant differences between the two brands and the one factor that is a sure giveaway when comparing the two in a blind taste test. Very well made and finished, and great guitars for the price, as are many other Chinese guitars from other makers, the CV Squiers being but one other example, another being Eastman guitars, both their acoustics, and their archtops. some friends told me the serial number should be EE03100030 not EE. The only Nashville-built 335 models are the Historics, either the Historic-labelled '63 Block Neck, or the '59 ES 335 Historic. Labels["Only Show In Stock"]}} {{productGrid. The top of the neck plate, the front or back of the headstock, the cover plate of the vibrato (Stratocasters), or at the end of the heel of the neck should be the appropriate places. The head stock calls it a "Special". This is a finish they have used since the 50s and is a signature element of a Gibson guitar. The frets, truss rod and neck are in good condition. Compare. version 1 combo was released in 2005 as a part of Epiphone's line of amplifiers. the back of the headstock. It is identical besides being cherry to my G-400 pre-mods, so, likely a G-400 - worth about $500 on the used market. M. Basically anything with strings. I had an Epiphone SG Special made in EE, returned the first one and sold the replacement pretty fast. In 2005 Gibson opened the Qingdao plant to build Epiphones and has gradually taken over production. Thank you for visiting my listing! - 1933 Epiphone Masterbilt Deluxe Carved Top Archtop Acoustic Guitar - Second Year Production Example, Serial Number 6964 (Gold Oval “Art Instruments” Label), Some Consider it the Top-Of-The-Line Archtop of All Acoustic Instrument Production During This Era, and The First of It’s Kind. Author: Felix Wiedler (Version: June 2019, with regular updates) Below a summary of our research findings regarding Epiphone's serial number (SN) systems and estimated production figures – based on the data analysis of more than 5500 Epiphone instruments and. . 01. I am trying to determine the manufacture date for the following and appreciate any information: Epiphone Texan Model - FT79N Ser. masterbilt serial numbers. Location. Oh well. L = KOREA K = KOREA : Korea Ins. #1. So I try to decode the newest F serial numbers. The guitar is stated as coming direct from the Epiphone factory. If they do, however, the first number would indicate the year. 5) The Epiphone serial number decoder currently supports 12 serial number formats from 25 factories. Generic looking pictures 6. Quote; Link to comment Share on other sites. The Guitardater Project cannot verify the authenticity of ANY Guitar, this site is simply meant as a tool to satisfy the curiosity of guitar enthusiasts. Bugera V5 INFINIUM Class A Tube Amplifier Combo. 99 = 1975. . 16 = Qingdao (China) -- acoustic. Featuring Epiphone-designed Alnico Classic PRO™ humbuckers™ with push/pull volume controls. i get only EE serial number QingDao factory ones . Gibson Brands. letter prefix. Epiphone. The seller states that he does not have the guitar, and just has pictures from the supplier. From its inaugural appearance in 1958, the Gibson™ ES-335 set an unmatched standard. We stand behind our products and our customers throughout their long lifetimes, with a variety of services that'll keep you playing and sounding your best. 1950 – 1952. Brand New. 2010 divided by 73. Product Registration Report Fakes and Scams Serial Number FAQ. RARE Epiphone 1964 Sheraton John Lee Hooker Signature Model Limited Edition guitar. Qingdao Plant (Epiphone), China. The history of FGN-guitars starts in 1960. The fret about 80% - 90% remaining. 000 to 5300. Example - R03D0263 was issued in April 2003. Serial numbers from 70' and 80's era Epiphone guitars made in Japan are not supported. Epiphone. Re: Epiphone Serial Number Decoder. Decoding the serial numbers of Apple products can be useful for a number of reasons. 99. Here is what they said about this unusual serial number: A6080372. EE = Qingdao - Origin - China EA = Qingdao - Origin - China. Epi and Orpheus (“Orphie”) were soon helping out in the shop, now located at 247 West 42nd Street. Suite 460. Examples -. I went to The Guitar Dater Project - Epiphone Serial Number. Enter your serial number in the tool and press verify! The serial number indicates that it was made in China In 2008 on the 16th of April, using the Epiphone serial number coding standard of YMMDDRRY Y = last digit of year MM = Month DD = day of month RR = ranking number Y (last digit) = decade So apparently the serial number factory and country preset should be the same size as the numbers that. davies Banned/Not Banned. At well under a grand, the Epiphone 1962 Sheraton E212T is a fantastic value. Monoprice 5-Watt Guitar Combo Tube Amplifier. This indicates: F= Factory code YY= year of. Depending on the maker of the guitar, your guitar's individual serial number may give you a better idea how old the guitar is. #2. By deciphering these. Compare. Also, thank you for no help whatsoever on the serial number question. I'm from Indonesia btw, and usually the fake one came with LU serial, and sometime fake EE. All original electronics (pots, capacitor, and p90) that reads at just over 10k ohms, replaced. I am a Hungarian programmer and I have a Tribute Plus with F326444 serial. Epiphone is an American musical instrument brand that traces its roots to a musical instrument manufacturing business founded in 1873 by Anastasios Stathopoulos in Smyrna, Ottoman Empire, and moved to New York City in 1908. Another thing to look at when trying to date your Dobro guitar is the type of metal used in the construction of the guitar. Both the Nashville and Memphis facilities go by the "custom shop" name. Look at the size of the EE text in comparison to the rest of the serial number. So Epiphone still turns to Korean jobbers. Weight: 6 lbs. Bugera T5 5-Watt Cage-Style Amplifier Head. of your 1993 or most later models Epiphone either: 1. Epiphone Elite/Elitist models. ¿??? it is a fake epiphone??? [/quote'] There is a guitar dealer here in the US (Sweetwater) that shows photos of the actual guitars that they have for sale. #1. The pattern is as follows: YDDDYRRR YY is the production year. Squier Guitar Check (1982 - 2011) Serial number Serial Number should be 6-12 characters. You should look for a serial. The serial number letters used by the Terada and Fuji-Gen guitar factories are: J = Terada T = Terada, F = Fuji-Gen No Letter = Fuji-Gen Example: J902123 = Terada / 1999 / February. Hope that helps mate, Scotty April 12, 2011 at 5:04 PMThe serial number is 880509595 and it's located on a stick-on strip on the back of the headstock. OEM Unsung (U) Korea. the nut cover says Gibson. Serial. It would also be appreciated if you could provide a description of the serial number in more detail. Product Serial Number. Posted February 16, 2009. August 19, 2022 By Cynthia Swearingen Did you know that you can use Epiphone serial numbers to discover the age of your guitar? In this guide, we’ll give you the basics on. The latest serial number system used by Epiphone has not yet been completely deciphered. . I also noticed that the serial isn’t on the headstock and the logo looks a little. Still, generally speaking, Sheratons produced between 1958 and 1970 have a four- or five-digit serial number that can be decoded as follows: The first digit represents the last digit of the year of manufacture (e. 1k views. What happened between 1990 and the actual Joe Pass. 50 Off. Hey y'all, I just picked up an Epiphone SG G-400 for next to nothing - got a Boss GP 10 processor and the guitar for $300 - and I'm trying to identify the year. 8/10 (excellent condition) 2005 Made in China. The serial number is an 8 digit number pressed into the back of the headstock with "MADE IN USA" engraved below. Let’s dive deeper with research to find out what exactly makes the Sheraton II Pro so good and so popular. Epiphone made by Gibson US Serial Numbers 1958 to 1961 - (Hollow Body Guitars - A Series) * Number on interior label preceded by an "A". Epiphone Elite/Elitist models. #1. Up for sale, this TCB Elvis Acoustic guitar is used in good playing condition. Most of the fake Epis spotted on e-bay have been sold as "new" not "used", Customs or Ltd Editions not Standards, and recent "EE" serial numbers. 4. It is an early 90s Samick korean made €pi Sheraton II. The prefix ‘E’ stands for the. The latest serial number system used by Epiphone has not yet been completely deciphered. 1963. Epiphone’s serial number system has changed several times over the years. 12 = DeaWon or Unsung (China -- uncertainty remains as to which factory) 15 = Qingdao (China) -- electric. $300. 12 = DeaWon or Unsung (China -- uncertainty remains as to which factory) 15 = Qingdao (China) -- electric. Les Paul Models SG Models ES-Style Models Basses Designer Models. Joined. Serial numbers with 7 digits are most likely made in the 1990's and ones with 8 digits are most likely made after the 1990's into the 2000's according to Blue Book. Epiphone even had a big article on there website about the move from Korea to the factory in. The serial number tells us your guitar was built in 1993, which tells us it was built in. Example: Serial number S6031234 is the 1234th guitar built in 1986, 1996 or 2006 at the Samick factory in Korea. The last known New York-made Epiphone was serial number 69637 (Epi Zephyr). 0) The Fender serial number decoder currently supports all documented MIA, MIJ, MIM, MIK and MII formats with the exception of Custom Shop, Relic and Reissue instruments . On the neck joint: Some Epiphone guitars. the serial nr is JI98080304 now i know that is made in 08- 1998 but where ( japa. What I bought: The Epiphone Dot I purchased is the newer "EE" serial number (made in China instead of Korea) and has the "natural" finish. Epiphone used over the years (1931-1957) five different labels for their achtop guitars. 5th & 6th Digit – Factory Code. The rest of the numbers "080372" was the batch number. They said for this particular model (PR-200-EB) the Serial Number was "non-conventional". All models, stamped in back top of peghead. My Unsung Korea 2007 Firebird Studio has the best weight/tone/feel, and the fret job is like it was tended to/polished-crowned before it left the factory. 00 back in Bonus Bucks † on this purchase when you use your Sweetwater Credit. Epiphone's "Inspired by Gibson" ES-339 is designed for those seeking the tone and look of an ES-335, but in a slightly smaller, lighter instrument. it has what looks like two humbuckers with only one tone and volume control. Discover Epiphone's variety of acoustic guitars, electric guitars, basses, and merchandise. the serial number is: 080612xxxx. Crafted with a maple centerblock and quarter-sawn Adirondack spruce bracing, players will be impressed by the lightweight feel and expanded range of tonal capabilities. RhythmSectionWantAd • 3 yr. Thanks in advance Jim LEpiphone changed their serial # pattern in 2008. , instead simple serial code patterns that are available on this site and in the wider guitar community are used. Seems that Epiphone started the numbering over again, I called Epiphone Factory rep's and was told S7019737 was made in 2000's. Free Shipping. In the UK, if you buy a used "S" or "U" from a private e-bay seller the risk is very very low. decorative purfling rings, adjustable bridge and chrome plated hardware. S = Samick (Korea) : Since 2004, Closed. Sep 15, 2017. NOTE – Gibson USA goes to a 9 digit serial number in early July 2005. If it is a significantly larger font or perhaps even different font altogether, then. Gibsons (and Epiphones made in the 60s in Kalamazoo) had their serial numbers stamped on. You can add any model of Gibson guitar, whether that’s a Les Paul, a Flying V, or a Hummingbird. Epiphone. In June 2007 an updated head version and a version 3 combo were released. Super clean, good sound, plays nice, but one thing that gets me is the serial number on the inside,. Enter your serial number in the tool and press verify!The serial number indicates that it was made in China In 2008 on the 16th of April, using the Epiphone serial number coding standard of YMMDDRRY Y = last digit of year MM = Month DD = day of month RR = ranking number Y (last digit) = decade So apparently the serial number factory and country preset should be the same size as the numbers that. Number of Frets: 21. serial number is EE04123 ---. All Fender amplifiers manufactured from 1990 until now, have a date code printed on the quality assurance (QA) sticker on the rear of the chassis. Jim James, the vocalist, producer, primary songwriter, and guitarist for My Morning Jacket, has long impressed fans worldwide with his band and his solo projects. Gibson guitars use nitrocellulose lacquer. 50 Off). Feb 17, 2005. No playability issues. Get the Gibson App. You can remove the Rub-a-dub marker and proudly display the Epiphone logo on your case. $199. SG player. "Gibson-made Serial Number, 1961 to 1969, all instruments (non "A" series). 12 years ago. Nashville, TN 37203. 00/month§ with. For this reason, the array of four-digit serial number was exceeded after 9999. "Epiphone by Gibson" headstock. July, 2007 # XXXX production number. The last 3 digits have been scratched out. Epiphone made by Gibson US Serial Numbers 1958 to 1961 - (Hollow Body Guitars - A Series) * Number on interior label preceded by an "A". 99. Matsumoku Industrial was a Japanese manufacturing company once existed in Matsumoto city, Japan, between 1951 – 1987. RRRRR = Ranking number Example: 08121520333 = 2008 / December / factory 15 / unit 20333 NOTE: Pre 1994 productions also frequently omitted. One of the possible solution the following. I figure these must have come out of China, likely as Red suggests - one of the Qingdao shops. I too have a question about factory codes. For the 90's it was definitely Peerless and Samick, but Unsung Korea (U) still builds Epiphones today. [email protected] story of “Greeny” is shrouded in mystery, but few guitars are as illustrious. Aparently it is an Epiphone limited edition, it has the stamp on the back of the headstock, the one with the Euro symbol E. try EE 15071234 and you know why . I love this guitar. The prefix ‘S’ at the beginning of a serial number stands for the decade of the seventies. C. The second letter (third character) stands for the month. Later the guitar tech who has been working in the field for 30+ years told me that it is worth over $3000. Huntington GA41C-BK 41-Inch Dreadnought Cutaway Catalpa Neck 6-String Acoustic Guitar - BlackBrand New. The Yamano Gakki Epiphone Japan serial numbers from 1998 onwards are in a YMMPPP format. answer. It has a two piece bridge unlike the "special IIs that I have seen. Thanks for having me here. Epiphone hardshell cases provide excellent protection for your Epiphone instrument. The guitar is stated as coming direct from the Epiphone factory. Honolulu, HI. NUMBER RANGE. Order Support: VISIT THE GIBSON BRANDS FAMILY. Epiphone guitars have used various serial number formats throughout their long history. (Ver. Building your custom Guitar Gallery. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia updatet 2017-10-09. As a neophyte guitarist, I don't know which model of SG this is. I bought it around 2001 I think. The numbers appear as the 5th and 6th digits in the serial number. The Samick Les Pauls from the nineties were very good, as are/were the ones made in the Czech Republic. The sales rep from Sweetwater very kindly sent me an e-mail with pictures of my new guitar and he gave the serial number in the email. I have included a picture of the original soft leather carry case it came with to help. SERIAL NUMBER 96060013. March 8, 2023 February 18, 2022. Some instruments were hand-inked, and the numbers could be duplicated up to four times. As a result of the overlap between years, Fender serial numbers are also not by definition chronological. OK- my serial number DOES NOT HAVE a letter in it!! The sticker says "Indonesia", and the serial number is. More sharing options. Some of the epiphone guitars i have are from Unsung, including a sheraton from 88. 1958. Epiphone Electrics. The 1st and 2nd indicate the year of manufacture for the 6 digit serial numbers which we’ve been using since 2000. like Ibanez, Fender, Gretsch, Epiphone and others. ) SSSS. However, the more expensive, fully featured Epiphone Les Paul guitars do overlap with some of the lowest priced Gibson Les Paul models. rdixonjr. F = Factory code (F = Fuji-gen, T = Terada) Y = Single digit year of manufacture (2002-2009) YY = Double digit year of manufacture (2010-Current) SSSS = Sequential ranking number. The serial number letters used by the Terada and Fuji-Gen guitar factories are: J = Terada. For example, a serial number with N4 would be from 1994. 7400, the Long Island label from c. Nashville, TN 37203. He now has his very own Epiphone signature model. He said he thought it was a '91, because the serial number started with 91. Best regards. They are quite reputable though, and seem to deal. Reaction score. 4 FYYSSSS 2 Factory Codes 2. EE-101/BK, serial #: 96060007, model year: 1996This guitar plays perfectly. The first number "6" means the guitar was made in 1996. Name * Please provide us with your name. The early Masterbilts (those made in the first few years of the modern line, like yours) were exceptionally well made. ] 11 = MIC sticker on a '08 Masterbuilt. MM = Month of manufature. Greeny is one of the most iconic original Les Paul™ Standards ever made, with a unique sound as. These are the factory codes for serial numbers that start with numbers instant of letters. Elitists still do, but others have stickers or decals. The pictures and serial number are consistent with a left hand Epiphone Sheraton II model in Vintage Sunburst finish, made in Korea in 2007. BRIDGE. The Factory listed on the serial number is "UC. It may also be printed on the inside of the guitar body. It's stamped "USED" from the factory, indicating it is blemished from the factory. Elvis Guitar C. Serial numbering didn’t change immediately because instruments continued to be made using existing, tooling, parts and serial number schemes. . Epiphone Electrics. That may be because "serial numbers from 1970 and 1980's era Epiphone guitars made in Japan are not supported. Oct 20, 2017. The craftsmanship is excellent, and the combination of well-executed overseas construction and top-quality, American-made Gibson pickups is an interesting lesson in how a company can deliver a guitar that, in sonic terms, rivals much more. EE G400, and am quite aware of how the serial. My new Epiphone Les Paul Standard Plus Top bought a couple of weeks ago from an authorised Gibson dealer has a serial number made up of ten numerals starting 080 but no letter prefix. 500,000s to 700,000s. My 2004 Epiphone SG Special serial # is stamped in the neck plate and my 2007 Epi SG G400 serial # is just stickers under the clear coat on the top back side of the headstock. I found a listing on reverb that I am planning to buy, but I was wondering if there's a way to tell the serial number. I looked up my Gibson Les Paul Epiphone number 198050195 but it wasn't recognized. F300000 = late 2009 used on LP Std'59/Std'60/Tribute models. I looked up my Gibson Les Paul Epiphone number 198050195 but it wasn't recognized. The number is on the headstock and is ink stamped on. OEM Samick (SI) Indonesia (lower end specials, 310's, bolt ons) Anyway, as to the EBay like, the pickguard for the 'fake' one seems to have poor workmanship. The guitar plays well - It does have a little slope and the action is very comfortable in the. Apr 29, 2018. OEM Gibson/Epiphone (EE) China. The serial number will be an 8 digit number impressed into the back of . from 86-89 the had the '€piphone by Gibson' headstock label. electric, acoustic, lap, steel, bass, amps, pedals, strings, picks, etc. You can remove the Rub-a-dub marker and proudly display the Epiphone logo on your case. The prefix ‘S’ at the beginning of a serial number stands for the decade of the seventies. Epiphone Serial Number Ee. So I try to decode the newest F serial numbers. . The numbers appear as the 5th and sixth digits in the serial number. However, many serial numbers were duplicated during this period, making the exact production year difficult to trace. You’ll find some of the cheapest Epiphone options for beginners start out around $150. . I have always thought that it was a G-400 model, but I looked at the serial number and am now totally confused . February 2008. Gibson Brands. My Dr500MCE has serial number 311523360. I believe it would be considered there MIC top of the line at the time. Joined Dec 24, 2009 Messages 22,222 Reaction score. . . F300000 = late 2009 used on LP Std'59/Std'60/Tribute models. VERY easy on the hands. # - 361049 The serial number is not stamped on the back of the headstock. Epiphone Acoustics. I have an Epiphone that was given to me, that has the model name blacked out and handwritten says FT-130 MPL. Epiphone Elite/Elitist models. 6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Solid Spruce Top, Mahogany Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Laurel Fingerboard - Aged Natural Antique Gloss. Find the date your guitar was made by simply supplying your serial number. The pot codes are confusing volume has AUDIO 137-3596 and tone is LIN 150-3595. P. Limited Edition of a Classic Semi-hollowbody with the classic shape and bell-like tone of Gibson's ES series. Epiphone Starling Acoustic Guitar Starter Pack in Starlight Blue. Best regards. The #1 guitar app, including:. The last known New York-made Epiphone was serial number 69637 (Epi Zephyr). By deciphering these numbers, you can gain valuable insight into the age, production location, and model of your Epiphone guitar. 16 = Qingdao (China) -- acoustic. Epiphone Acoustics. (73 is a good number because 5*73 = 365 one. If the guitar was made in Indonesia, it will have a 'SI,' which stands for Samick's Indoesian factory. I have some Serial Information. Serial number 56940. This guitar is remarkably light and comfortable to play, with a decent sound from the humbuckers. I have a question about the Epiphone Zakk Wylde Bullseye. Its built up area, made of 6 urban districts and 4 county-level cities, is home to about 4,896,000 inhabitants in 2010.