Examples:ħ0108276 means the instrument was produced on Jan.10, 1978, in Kalamazoo and was the 276th Reached the 900s since 1977, so these numbers have been reserved for prototypes. It should also be noted that the Nashville plant has not Instruments began using 300-999 designations. Bozeman instruments began using 001-299 designations and, in 1990, Nashville When acoustic production began at the plant built in Bozeman, Montana (in 1989), the series' numbers
The numbers 001-499 show Kalamazoo production, 500-999 show Nashville production. PPP is the plant designation and/or instrument rank. Utilizes an impressed eight digit numbering scheme that covers both serializing and dating functions. "In 1977, Gibson first introduced the serialization method that is in practice today. In fact, isn't this the system Roger Siminoff described for the F-5L's in his recent article? I think now it applies mostly to Gibson guitars and that is why I "went wrong"!īut I think that this serial number dating system did actually apply to mandolins (as well as guitars) made in the Kalamazoo in 1980's. Don't tighten the strings if you do not know what you are doing.Here is the Gibson serial number dating system information I used. Don't throw out the original hang-tags, case candy, Gibson papers and Certificate of Authenticity if there is one. Just from examining your pictures, you're more likely to fetch a value of $5500.00 to $6000.00 for one with no deep scratches, dings or dents, no cracks or repairs, all original parts, practically new frets, no grooves in the fretboard, etc. So, your father's L-5 Custom was the 3rd guitar made on the 191st day of 2006 hence 21916003.Īssuming that it is in Excellent, Excellent Plus to Mint condition, I'd place a value between $5000.00 and $6500.00. I've tried the Blue book on Gibson serial numbers, but I can't seem to make sense of it.Īll Year 2000s Custom Shop Gibsons begin with 2. The serial number is 8 digits as follows: 21916003. I'm actually interested in selling it, but not sure if the age makes a huge difference.
I was hoping someone could help me figure out the age of a Gibson Custom L5 I've inherited from my father.
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