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  1. Thanks RCT. My two numbers that start with a letter (A & B) are not recognized by this system. It does recognize the Johnny Smith which is straight numbers.
  2. Chris, I appreciate it. I had actually seen this site and after two readings, I cannot make heads or tails from it. Confusing and seems to talk about the numbers in a way that makes no sense. Serial numbers are all over the place. I know the info must be in there. I was just hoping to find a member who has looked up so many they know right where to go and how to interpret. This sentence is an example from a site. Now how would you apply this to my Johnny Smith 71038107? : "82765501 means the instrument was produced on Oct. 3, 1985, in Nashville and was the 1st instrument stamped that day.
  3. I'm a Senior Citizen and not good at computer research. I want to get the years for the following guitars. Is anyone good enough at this to help me out. I would appreciate it. ES-355 B-04007 Johnny Smith 71038107 ES-175 A-13683 I would appreciate the courtesy and thank you. bb
  4. I have an older J50. Man I got it from was almost certain it was a 1958. But as I went to verify I faced a dizzying number of serial number contradictions. The guitar has round shoulders. So it is pre 69. It does NOT have an adjustable bridge, but I know some owners changed that. If it is the original bridge the 58 date looks more possible. But the serial number makes no sense: 823276. Photos attached. No red sticker inside soundhole, long gone. Serial number is clear and impressed on back of headstock. Nothing else, no "made in USA" or anything else. I appreciate your thoughts.
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