Are you sure that's the exact serial number? Posted by Jason on Fri, 11/19/2010 - 04:24. Gibson USA, Gibson Acoustic, Gibson Memphis From 1975-1977 the number is typically found on a decal on the back of the headstock. http://www.epiphone.com/ and goto the forum link. Posted by Tim on Sat, 12/04/2010 - 21:27. Scootermuppet Well-Known Member. Example - S02021234 was issued in Feb. 2002. ______________________________________________________________________. I wondered if you could tell me where or when it was made. Copy the characters (respecting upper/lower case) from the image. Epiphone Elite/Elitist models FYSSSS F= Factory Code (this code will be an "F" or "T") Y= Year of manufacture (2 = 2002, 3 = 2003, etc.) Is anyone able to date my Epiphone Sheraton? FACTORY NUMBER CODES—for some models starting in 2008, if serial # begins w/numbers [NOTE: The factories identified by these codes are based on patterns that forum members have observed. The serial number is 880509595 and it's located on a stick-on strip on the back of the headstock. YY= year of manufacture (this can also be just 1 digit for '90s models) SSSS= Sequential Serial Number Example - T41234 is a 2004 Elitist model. The reason for this is that there is no reliable documentation from this time period. Anyone else want to chip in? For those who want to date their guitars, check this site out: To carl_ejay - This is the info from the site regarding the serial number you quoted: Guitar Info If you look through the “F” hole on the bass side, you will see it positioned below the label. From 1961 to early 1970, Epiphone used 6-digit serial numbers in the Gibson serial number line. It is dark maple sunburst, gold plated hardware, and serial # is S7019737.The number is on the back of tuning head. Can anyone help thanks. yes, that's the number on the sticker inside the body, but there's no number on the back of the headstock. Do not include any spaces in your answer. I love a good Tele. Due to the 88 at the front I think it might be an early sample from the company whom started manufacture in the 90's for Epiphone. Posted by Joyce Fleck on Wed, 06/15/2016 - 20:02. Another code used on some current Epiphone models The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. The Epiphone serial number decoder currently supports 12 serial number formats from 25 factories. Serial numbers from 70' and 80's era Epiphone guitars made in Japan are not supported. Messages: 512 Likes Received: 459. Posted by carl_ejay on Sun, 07/31/2005 - 10:18. There is one extra digit to many to show it as being in the Gibson series. The front of the headstock has "Epiphone by Gibson" at the top and the Epiphone logo at the bottom. More information about formatting options, Contact | Contents | Privacy Policy | Forum. The guitar I believe to be made in the 70's but? From the research Ive done, I think it was made in the early 70s. SSSS= Sequential Serial Number Example - T41234 is a 2004 Elitist model. Un Sung Musical Instrument Co., Ltd. was established in 1987, Inchon, Korea. The reason for this is unknown. F-Serial used on LP Std'59/'60 models and Tribute/Plus models This newest serial number system used by Epiphone is not yet completely deciphered. Seems that Epiphone started the numbering over again , I called Epiphone Factory rep's and was told S7019737 was made in 2000's. The numbers appear as the 5th and sixth digits in the serial number.] RRRR= ranking number Example - R03D0263 was issued in April 2003. F/FF= Factory code (No factory designator for some 1993 and earlier models) 2. Putting all of the information together, an example of a Epiphone serial number could be F0508384. It's been almost 3 years since my original post and I'd forgotten all about this! Lines and paragraphs break automatically. My guitar is a beautiful natural maple front and sides with a big lump of pinkish wood inside and sounds absolutely great. This is my first electric guitar, saved up for it for a long time. FYSSSS Unsung Plant, Korea Dont know a lot about these numbers so take that with a pinch of salt, you could try posting your question here: The numbers appear as the 5th and sixth digits in the serial number.] Joined: Dec 22, 2016. 88(1988) 05(may 5th month) 09595(9,595th guitar made). 11 = MIC sticker … Im looking for a more exact date and what factory it was made in. 'F' doesn't refer to 'Fine, Korea' - nor to 'Fuji-gen, Japan' - New "F" models are made in China. R= ranking number (may be more or less digits, not necessarily indicative of total units produced) Ive been to guitardaterproject.org, but it doesnt recognize my model or S. Number. F= Factory Code (this code will be an "F" or "T") Find the date your guitar was made by simply supplying your serial number. Made by Epiphone Les Paul Custom . The Masterbilt serialnumber system did not start with the number 1000 but with the number 5000. YY=Year of manufacture SSSS= Sequential Serial Number F= Factory code (this can be 2 letters as well) If the serial number were to end with the digits "5473," it means the guitar was the 5,473rd guitar of that model manufactured. Vintage numbers from 1932 to 1970 are supported. Epiphone Elite/Elitist models FYSSSS F= Factory Code (this code will be an "F" or "T") Y= Year of manufacture (2 = 2002, 3 = 2003, etc.) Posted by lee_UK on Mon, 05/30/2005 - 19:33. ______________________________________________________________________, The Guitar Dater Project Thanks! Posted by harks on Mon, 05/12/2008 - 23:21. I would guess the guitar is either a copy or eipiphone had samples made by prospective suppliers in the late eighties. Your guitar was made at the Un Sung Musical Instrument Co. Website - http://www.unsung.co.kr/. Copyright © 1999 - 2020 , All Rights Reserved. Serial # 805060988 like to know when it was made . i think mid-late 80's models were made in Korea? Epiphone serial number sticker help Discussion in 'Epiphone Guitars' started by Scootermuppet, Feb 8, 2017. It is certain that the models with a 6 digit serial number starting with 0 were produced in 1967. FYYMRRRR FACTORY NUMBER CODES -- for some models starting in 2008, if serial # begins w/numbers [NOTE: The factories identified by these codes are based on patterns which forum members have observed. FACTORY NUMBER CODES -- for some models starting in 2008, if serial # begins w/numbers [NOTE: The factories identified by these codes are based on patterns which forum members have observed. Narrowed it down to 1996-early 2000's so far (from hardware etc) Thanks in advance, Bob In the first two years, 1932 and 1933, Epiphone die-stamped the serial number on the inside of the back of their instruments. 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