Six digit serial numbers From 1961 to early 1970, Epiphone used 6-digit serial numbers in the Gibson serial number line. But in any case, this is on par with nearly anything i've ever owned, import or not. I have a korean dot, an indonesian dot.and I have played a few china dots.I have a china les paul std and G400. Epiphone stamps each guitar with a serial number, however, which when deciphered can tell a guitarist all he needs to know about the guitar. My observations, opinions and differences on the Korean vs. They reworked Epiphone's old Century archtop into a thinline electric fitted with a single P-90. There should be a space after the 1st digit with the 4 and 5 digit serial numbers, and no space with the 6 digit numbers.
Originally an independent brand, Epiphone was bought by Gibson Guitar in 1957. Several Epiphone guitars ⦠1962 Sheraton specs: Production changes from NY-made Epi necks to Gibson-made mahogany necks. Note: The discontinued Epiphone Slash Les Paul made has a standard Epiphone serial number. The Epiphone serial number decoder currently supports 12 serial number formats from 25 factories. Find best value and selection for your Epiphone Sheraton II Electric Guitar Made In Korea search on eBay. Many '80s and early '90s serial numbers may follow a similar scheme, but may not include a factory ID code. Epiphone is one of the widely known guitar manufacturers.
Epiphone Sheraton thinline semi-hollow electric archtop.
Their professional archtops, including the Emperor, Deluxe, Broadway and Triumph, rivaled those of Gibson. This newest serial number system used by Epiphone is not yet completely deciphered. For this reason, it is not as easy to know where each guitar comes from or when it was made. In 2008 models begin to appear without a factory i.d. When supplies ran out, these labels were replaced with a new batch that were printed "Made in Japan" in the lower right corner. No "MADE IN USA" stamp below serial number! Listing Sold. I can only tell you this.i have a epi nighthawk custom made in Indonesia, and i swear i believe beyond a doubt it's the best made epi or any import i have ever owned asi8de from some japan stuff which at it's best is about the same. For Epiphone serial numbers that begin with a letter(s), this list identifies the factory & country where produced: For some models starting in 2008, if serial begins with numbers.
Epiphone Sheraton paul Pro serial number Guitar in ' Other Identification, other instruments ' started by krocks, Aug 26, Aug 400, 1. If the serial number were to end with the digits '5473,' it means the guitar was the 5,473rd guitar of that model manufactured. Example: T902123 = Terada / 1999 / February / unit 123 Bangla Motion Picture. If the guitar was made in Japan, the letters printed to represent it are either a 'F' for FujiGen or a 'J' or 'T,' which stand for Terada.
In fact, it says on a sticker, which i since removed, that it's made in Indonesia but in the bridge p/u cavity it has a japan sticker. The new Epiphone 'Trem-o-tone' adjustable vibrato tailpiece is introduced.1962 Sheraton specs:Production changes from NY-made Epi necks to Gibson-made mahogany necks. Deluxe and Triumph along with a selection of new designs like the semi-hollow Sheraton. Epiphone was Gibson's main rival in the archtop market. The front of the headstock has "Epiphone by Gibson" at the top and the Epiphone logo at the bottom. A serial number check shows that the guitar was manufactured in Unseng, Korea in 2008. Serial number now pressed into the back of the peghead between the D and G tuners, in addition to being on the blue Epiphone label in the bass “f” hole. Examples – 9 xxx = 1989 (4 digit number beginning with “9” used only in 1989) 0 xxxx = 1990 9 xxxx = 1999 #BanglaMovie #CDVisionOfficial. Is anyone able to date my Epiphone Sheraton? RRRR= Ranking number (may be more or less digits) Example: 3021234 = Samick Korea / 1993 / February / unit … Locate the serial number on the headstock of the guitar. Several Epiphone guitars have been produced in the United States after 1971. X - _ (China) - Early to mid 1990's serial number label - Verified by Epiphone Customer Service. must have taken off by one of the previous owners. RR = ranking number Epiphone Most regular production models since ca. bought it new from gc west covina, ca ~ i am original and only owner. Epiphone Sheraton II Brochure (36 pages) Epiphone EP-800R: … Next Last. Most will be 5 to 6 digits in length, but the earliest examples feature 4 digit serial numbers. This serial number system doesn't exactly tell the year - and doesn't tell the month at all.
Example: S93021234 = Samick Korea / 1993 / February / unit 1234 Mp3 free download. Y - Korea (seen on a PR775CE) Z - Zaozhuang Saehan (China) Factory Number Codes Some models from 2008 onwards have serial numbers that begin with a certain digit.