MrTOPrice Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 I have an S-1 I’ve had for a while that I don’t know when it was made. I’ve tried decoding the serial number (963986) but I still can’t figure it out. Can anyone help? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 It was made prior to the standardization of Gibsons's serial numbers, which occurred sometime in 1977. Many Gibsons of 76-77 had serial numbers that began with 99 or 00, so maybe yours is a '75 or so? If the pots are original, that can narrow it down a lot too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTOPrice Posted January 6, 2020 Author Share Posted January 6, 2020 Thanks, as far as I can tell It’s all original and I’ve had it since the early 90s and haven’t changed anything. 9 hours ago, ksdaddy said: It was made prior to the standardization of Gibsons's serial numbers, which occurred sometime in 1977. Many Gibsons of 76-77 had serial numbers that began with 99 or 00, so maybe yours is a '75 or so? If the pots are original, that can narrow it down a lot too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mihcmac Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, MrTOPrice said: The image shows a possible neck repair at the bottom, like a new headstock was grafted on. Update Note:: unless they did made them that way?? The serial number you listed Guitar Insite decoder shows it being made at a time when there was a serial number overlap.. The history wiki of the S1 shows it being produced from 1974 to 1980 Serial number: 963986 Production year: 1959 (Only applies to solidbody) Manufactured in Nashville Production year: 1968 (if 'Made in USA' on headstock) Manufactured in Kalamazoo Production year: 1970 - 1972 (if 'Made in USA' on headstock) (Year overlap as a result of the 70's random method) For more accurate annual determination for electric models see:potmeters Edited January 6, 2020 by mihcmac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTOPrice Posted January 6, 2020 Author Share Posted January 6, 2020 Thanks mihcmac! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 26 minutes ago, mihcmac said: .......unless they did made them that way?? Yes, googling it and looking at images brings up several rear-of-headstock/neck pics; all scarf jointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihcmac Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 13 minutes ago, MrTOPrice said: Thanks mihcmac! FYI, Here is an image off the web that clearly shows a grafted neck.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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