Jimsz Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Hi, below is an excerpt from the "Gibson Electric Serialization, Taken from the 11th Edition Blue Book of Electric Guitars". Reissues: Early Les Paul reissues produced between the late 1970s and 1993 should have an inked-on serial number on the back of the headstock. The first number should indicate the last year of the production. For example, 8 0358 would be a 1988. In 1992, the serialization of reissues became standard. The configuration of M YNNN is still in use by Gibson. The M indicates the model code, specifically the last digit of the year of the reissue. The Y indicates the last number of the year of the guitar, and the NNN are the production numbers. For example, 4 8256 indicates a 1954 Les Paul reissue built in 1998 and is the 256th instrument of the year. http://archive.gibson.com/Files/downloads/bluebook/GibsonElectrics.pdf When I purchased my Goldtop, it was first mistakenly listed as a 2000 R7, but was then identified as a 1987 Reissue, the reason being the serial numbers were the same. Here's the link to the original ad: http://www.cascadeguitars.com/cgc222.html I've been trying to figure out what the above excerpt explains, did Gibson change it's format in 1992 with reissues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Patrick Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 My Les Paul is a highly flamed cherry sunburst. Serial # 8 0640. I believe it was made in 1988 and is a reissue of 1960 Les Paul. Does this sound right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big James Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 I have an all gold body Gibson Les Paul Reissue that I bought back in 1984. I can not figure out what year it is a reissue of (Its gotta be '52-'54). On the 12th fret, it says 30th Anniversary. The serial number is (B0093). Every time I look up the serial number, it says unknown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcocustom Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 My Les Paul is a Higly flamed heritage cherry sunburst. Serial #8 0065. The guitar is a pre historic reissue 59 made in 1988 but the neck is a slim 60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesmantim Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 8 is the year of the reissue model i.e.1958 0 is the year produced i.e. 2000 the rest of the number is the 65th guitar made that year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thejacobhartman Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 I've been looking to verify my serial number as I don't think I have an original. I have an es335 TDC with a stamped "50451" on the head and no made in USA. Pots were replaced shortly before the previous owner passed so I can't check those. Any ideas on where to look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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