DaveB100 Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I just bought a Gibson L5 and its ser # starts w 2... Was wondering if there are any fakes out there...this Guitar seems to perfect to not be the real deal...your thoughts thanks in advance...DB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 You're going to have to provide a lot more information than one digit of a serial number and a photo so small I can barely see it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveB100 Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 You're going to have to provide a lot more information than one digit of a serial number and a photo so small I can barely see it! Sorry man new to this kind of site....the ser # 23457006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon S. Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Email us at service@gibson.com with the serial number and detailed pictures of the guitar(front/back of body and headstock, serial number, etc.) and we'll be happy to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 I'm wondering if the 2 is actually a 7. Crazy, I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveB100 Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 Email us at service@gibson.com with the serial number and detailed pictures of the guitar(front/back of body and headstock, serial number, etc.) and we'll be happy to help. Thank you Jon...the pics are on the way.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveB100 Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 I'm wondering if the 2 is actually a 7. Crazy, I know. The headstock shows a 2 as does the label on the inside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 The headstock shows a 2 as does the label on the inside Gibson Custom Shop archtops made in the Noughties (2000s) sport a first digit 2xxxXxxx. So, a 2007 would read 2xxx7xxx. Beginning in 2010, the first digit reads 1xxxXxxx. So, a 2010 would read 1xxx0xxx. Your L-5CES Wine Red was made on December 11th 2007 and the 6th guitar of the day given a serial number. That is what 345 stands for: the 345th day of 2007. Hence, 23457006. I guess Gibson Customer Service will get back to you soon. P.S. Also, the time to authenticate any Gibson guitar is BEFORE you put down your money. After you give your money away, it is kinda late to ask for authentication or verification, isn't it? You'd do well to bear that in mind on your next Gibson guitar purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveB100 Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 Good advice not to give out the money before you are sure its legit..this is my third Gibson and I was very sure it was authentic but I still like to hear Gibson say it...2 2 weeks with this Guitar and it is by far the best tone I have ever played. I see why Gibson's go for so much dough.. FYI... Gibson did get back to me in very quick fashion and did authentic this L 5....happy camper indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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