![]() ![]() It is commonly found on models, among others.These serial numbers are easily recognized as a white sticker with a black border, usually found on the back of the headstock or the heel of the neck.īeing a sticker, many are ripped off or wear off over the years. Example: 880510504 = 10,504th guitar made in May of 1988Many guitars made around 1985 have a serial number with the format: 120PPPP or 110PPPP Example: 1201387The significance of this format is unknown. ![]() Contents ElectricsEarliest known serial number, June 1984 (production number faded away).Samick first started using serial numbers on Hondos and other contract brands in 1984 (their home brand models did not use serials until 1987), using the following format: YMMPPPP Y = Year M = Month P = Production Number Example: 8030768 = 768th guitar made in March of 1988In 1988, occasionally the format was YYMMPPPPP because of high production volume. However, there were also some Korean Artist Series Strats made around 1995-1996 with no serial numbers, and many Korean-made Japanese Market models had no serial numbers as well. ![]() Also, the Indonesian factory did not use serials from it's opening in 1992 until around 2000. Samick branded models did not start using serials until around 1987. Also see and for help determining when your guitar was made (particularly helpful if there is no serial number).Note: Any guitar with a serial number with the prefix 'SI' is Indonesian-made.Note #2: Guitars with no serial number were produced at many different times. ![]()
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