Esp Serial Number Chart

These serial numbers do not pertain to the new line of Kramers from Musicyo. 1981-82 Strat copy headstocks (A8000s-B2000) - Necks Made by ESP - Bodies.

Dating a guitar is not only a useful and interesting thing to be able to do, in financial and historical terms it is vital. Even if you are not planning to sell your guitar knowing a bit about when it was made is a fun thing to do, from there you can read about the history of the company and work out just where your guitar fits into the story. If you are looking to buy or sell a Guild produced piece then the date is vital, this helps provide a provenance or authentic record for the guitar in question and that is one of the key factors which dictates its value. At the foot of this page, you will find a long and detailed list regarding the manufacture date of your guitar and it is as simple as looking for the serial number of your guitar on the list and from that, it will tell you the date. Over the years and due to various changes of ownership some of the necessary documentation has unfortunately been misplaced or destroyed and whilst this has led to a few anomalies and inconsistencies in the dating charts, the information presented here represents the most comprehensive data available for Guild guitar dating. For those interested in knowing more of the backstory of their guitar there are some useful guides, the best of which are and “.

These will not only help confirm the year of production of your instrument but will also help identify the various specifications that define your guitar, explain where it sits on the evolutionary path and put it into a wider historical context. Unfortunately, records for Guild guitars prior to 1960 are somewhat unreliable, where they exist at all, so we are unable to fully assure the accuracy of dating before that time but we have been able to ascertain some last serial numbers which may help. Anyone looking to date what they believe is a guitar of that age should seek expert advice as your guitar may well be quite valuable.

Frequently asked questions about Guild Guitars I can't find my guitars serial number? Sorry, I know this list is not complete. Listed below is all the info we could collect before Westerly RI was closed by Fender. My Guild has different specifications than the model listed on another website? This is not unusual. Guild made many unrecorded variations of their Guitars. How much is my Guitar worth?

It is probably worth more than the dollars you will sell it for. If you are thinking of selling, check adds in Vintage Guitar Magazine, or on Guitar classified web pages and see what similar Guitars are selling for. Does Adirondack Guitar buy and sell Guild Guitars? You bet we do.

Instrukciya k chasam ohsen. While we are happy to buy used guitars and gear, we absolutely love Guild Guitars since they've got a rich history. Left-handed guitars and righties are welcome, just give us a call and we can work with you to figure everything out. Where do I find my Guild Guitar Serial Number?

Every Guild Guitar is different, however you can generally look on the back of the headstock or within the guitar itself (in the soundhole). On a heavily used guitar, there is a chance that time has taken its toll and it could be weathered down or off. Here are a few examples from the store: Adirondack Guitars specializes in left-handed instruments (but we love our righties too), so if you are thinking of selling such a piece then please contact us first for a discussion about date and price and we will be only too happy to help. Guild Guitar Dating Guide 1952 - 1960 YEAR APPROXIMATE LAST SERIAL NUMBER PRODUCED • 1953 1000-1500 • 1954 1500-2200 • 1955 2200-3000 • 1956 3000-4000 • 1957 4000-5700 • 1958 5700-8300 • 1959 - 1969 The following chart displays the first and last serial numbers of guitars produced in each given year (1960 to 1969). There are no corresponding model names or numbers available.