Doodah

Thanks for the replies. You are right, I can see last two digits of the serial number but i can't make out the other numbers. Why would they make the serial so hard to see? I contacted the shop about it and they replied with: "We only buy from Gibson and after a chat with our guitar expert here he has told me that some of the Gibson Memphis range will only have a serial number in the top sound hole on an orange sticker."

It is odd. Im worried that if I tried to sell it the only proof it's a Gibson is a handwritten serial number on a sticker. The serial is: 10676748

I've also checked the serial on http://www.guitardaterproject.org/gibson.aspx and it says 'unrecognised'.

I've just bought an ES-335 Memphis 2016 but it doesn't have a serial stamped on the headstock. It has a 'Made in USA, 2016 stamp but no serial. The serial number is hand written and visible through one of the F-hole's. I bought the guitar from a reputable dealer so I'm not doubting it's authentic but I thought the serial would be stamped on it. Does anyone else have the same guitar?