TWANG Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 I can't figure mine out from that.. the dove, I mean... no letters. TWANG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I'm gonna go to the convenience store and get a decaf and a roll. TWANG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I'm gonna go to the convenience store and get a decaf and a roll. TWANG Can you pick me up a coffee mocha with extra sugar while you're at it??? LOL!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 no problem! TWANG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPwanabe89 Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I cant seem to find any info on my Epi Les Paul Special II... Serial number is very strange compared to the info provided and the website lookup. AC05050143 I cant find the AC plant info anywhere! where was this made or is it a fake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Lister Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 I cant seem to find any info on my Epi Les Paul Special II... Serial number is very strange compared to the info provided and the website lookup. AC05050143 I cant find the AC plant info anywhere! where was this made or is it a fake? AC was used as a finish code in the model # at one time by Epiphone – to signify an aged cherry finish. No prior report of it as a factory serial code (best guess would be that the C = China). Is your guitar new? Reports trickle through that Epi is re-vamping its serial # codes on new models. Epi won’t confirm/deny.. Your best bet is to contact Epiphone directly and ask. Don't just presume you may have a fake (there aren't many). Report back here any official word and I’ll add it to our little database to help the next guy/gal. WELCOME to the forum LPwanabe89 and best of luck! Hit every BLUE NOTE baaaby..., I'm going to play on:-" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphs1978 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 friendly bump-ide bump we dont get lost.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swoop Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 My G-310 SG has the serial number SU06030734. That denotes it was built in 2006, but what factory is SU? Seems odd. I know it's a genuine Epiphone, I bought it from an authorised dealer. It doesn't really matter to me where it was built, I was just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsideMan Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 bump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsideMan Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 and again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Lister Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 Vintage Epiphone information site link ---> vintage/collector site Information about pre-Gibson era and early post-Gibson Epiphones that may be of interest to collectors and curious minds. Hit every BLUE NOTE baaaby..., I'm going to play on:-" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miomi69 Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I have ES-175 is one whose serial number is 0106001. Is printed on the inside of the guitar in a light brown label that says EPI IS A DIVISION OF EPIPHONE. MODEL-ES-175 SERIAL 0,106,001 .- NASHVILLE-TENESSE-USA. When you check dater project tells me that is made in Korea in 1990, which is impossible because I have it since 1989. I have read that the series of seven figures are typical of Japan. Can anyone help me to clarify the origin of my guitar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4dphantomII Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 So how are the Daewon guitars in general?I got one coming from ebay auction that was made there in 2004. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashy18 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Great thread but i"m still none the wiser about my epi les paul special. It has an S Serial number and according to the guitar dater project it was made in the samick factory in korea but it has Made in Indonesia stamped on the neckplate along with the number, i thought if it was made in indonesia the letters should be SI but mine is just S. Great little guitar though and sounds great, i just love the simplicity of it and it feels good around the neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Lister Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 bump for g6120 (and other newcomers) WELCOME all to the Epiphone forum. Train kept a-rollin'... Hit every BLUE NOTE baaaaby..., I'm going to play on:-" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 This is some great info Stephen. Thanks for all the work that must have went into compiling it. I'm sure that Duane is doing what he can to make sure this info is not lost in the archives and hopefully he will have a solution soon. Work? It's just a copy/paste from an old post I made. There's an updated list on the Epiwiki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarpBoy Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 To add to the overall knowledge of Epiphone's SN schema, Lord Summerisle has started building up some info regarding how to decode the new format that doesn't have the leading letter (this started in 2008, it seems). Here's what it is starting to shape up to, based on the assumption that the 5th and 6th digits in the SN correspond to the country of origin: 15 = Qingdao (electric) 16 = Qingdao (acoustic) 20 or 12 = DeaWon? or Unsung China? (still not sure which number corresponds to which factory) 21= Unsung, Korea My MIK Riviera is SN 080522XXXX, which would suggest that 22 is also a Korean plant. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Steven Lister Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 My MIK Riviera is SN 080522XXXX' date=' which would suggest that 22 is also a Korean plant.[/quote'] I wanna add the 23 for Indonesia made guitarsI've seen some Epis at the local dealer' date=' all models made in Indonesia had xxxx[b']23[/b]....... Let's put out the call for seconds to your motions --- -- ANYONE ELSE out there who can confirm 22 as Korea and 23 as Indonesia? PM me or post to confirm. Thanks for your input fellas..., that's how our member database is kept at the cutting edge of info. lol Hit every BLUE NOTE baaaby..., I'm going to play on:-" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say No To Vorderman Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Thank you, just managed to find out my guitars info using the link Can anyone tell me if some of the factories are more collectable/made better guitars? It comes in handy when explaining to the girlfriend just why I needed another guitar, if I can point out to her that it's a great investment :-) The Thunderbird is "Guitar Info Your guitar was made at the Samick Plant, Korea June 1997 Production Number: 0049 And the Firebird is Guitar Info Your guitar was made at the Unsung Plant, Korea August 2001 Production Number: 1257" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diorama Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I recently bought a Joe Pass in Tokyo, the sticker inside says: "Model: EMPEROR II VS Number: 0806210467" From what I've read in this thread, would this make my guitar a recent Korean model, perhaps from Unsung? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethargo Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Hey- I've been lurking, trying to dig up some info on a '97 Epi Strat that came as a kit. It has almost NEVER been used..the poor thing. It's got a MADE IN KOREA sticker on it, and it also has a serial number that starts with J. Just thought I'd throw that out there...I don't know a thing about Epiphone Stratocasters, so please forgive me if I've just made a silly comment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Lister Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 TO everyone: Epiphone is in the process of changing serial # format. If any of you has information to confirm the new number 22 and 23 locations and/or to add to or correct our data list in any way, then please contribute by posting or by a PM to me. This topic information belongs to everybody -- working together we can keep it the most accurate source available. Hit every BLUE NOTE baaaby..., I'm going to play on:-" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbotime Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 :D First, thanks for the serial number info. I guess my Chinese Dot Deluxe is actually made in Korea. Somehow I feel that's a good thing. Second, you guys drink too much coffee or what? I mean, nobody knows everything there is to know about everything. That's why come here to share what we DO know. Don't make me seperate you guys! LOL! Here's what I know: This is my first new Epi. For 400 bucks, it's unreal. So pretty, I'm afraid to play it. I'm getting over that though. And I know where my old Epi Regent bass is that I paid 35 dollars for back in 1978. I WILL get it back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Lister Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share Posted June 6, 2009 First' date=' thanks for the serial number info. I guess my Chinese Dot Deluxe is actually made in Korea.[/quote']Curious to know the details leading to your conclusion. Is it a 2008--> model? What made you say "Chinese"? Were there stickers on it indicating made in China? What serial code points to Korea? If there is an error in the data sheet, then I want to see it corrected. Appreciate your contribution. BTW I compiled/posted this data here from multiple sources to put it all in one place b/c I think it's important for everyone to have access to the info. But I'm a musician not a bookkeeper (nor a scoundrel) so if Ricochet or anyone else wants to take over I'll happily exit the scene. WELCOME to the forum Jimbotime! Hit every BLUE NOTE baaaby..., I'm going to play on:-" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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