Decoding martin guitar serial number serial numbers#
Decoding martin guitar serial number serial number#

Decoding martin guitar serial number serial numbers#

Squier Classic Vibe series guitars/basses serial numbers start with CG.

Decoding martin guitar serial number serial number#

Some Squiers that are sold only in the Chinese and Asian markets are made by Axl in China, these guitars usually have the serial number starting with CXS with the 'X' standing for 'Axl'. The serial number represents the date and time. For example, for serial number 0236758, the '02' indicates that the guitar was made in 2002 for serial number W10052743, the '10' indicates that the guitar was made in 2010. All of our guitars have a serial number on the back of the headstock (or the neck plate on older guitars). DISCLAIMER: Data used is taken from Martin Guitar page and just made user friendly. No documentation, or comment from the manufacturer has resolved the question of which plant produced them. The first two numerical digits of the serial number (found on the back of the headstock) will tell you what year the instrument was made. Type in serial number of your Martin guitar to see which year it is built. The plant from which the COB serial number prefix models originate remains a mystery. Serial Number: 16001 1986, February Unit Number Year, 1986 Month, February (12) System A3 19911996 Custom Shop Made in Japan Serial Number: HN701J 1991, July Note: Each month started with 700. The story goes that the Aspen range were distributed in the USA out of Fort Worth, Texas and were among the brands that earned the nick-name Lawsuit Guitars. Miscellaneous Chinese serials: CD, CT, CJ, NC: C = China, the first number following the serial number prefix is the year. From research on the net, it appears that the Serial Number (25 77 4186), bottom line in the photo (at left), decodes to: Model 25, Year 77, Guitar Number 4186. Some Chinese made Gretsch guitars also have a CY serial number. YN: Y = Yako (Taiwan), N = Nineties (1990s), the first number following the serial number prefix is the year.Д¬Y: C = China, Y = Yako (Taiwan), the serial number prefix is followed by a 2 number year.Д¬Y, COS, or COB serials are usually used on Crafted in China Squiers. If you have a picture that would be great. Does it have a reversed headstock? I don't think it would be a Stagemaster, I think they came out in 99. I just realized you don't need any of this below.