bbbacres Posted May 8, 2021 Share Posted May 8, 2021 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NighthawkChris Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 https://www.gibson.com/Support/Serial-Number-Search This should help you out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbacres Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 (edited) 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. Edited May 9, 2021 by bbbacres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 https://www.guitardaterproject.org/gibson.aspx rct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbacres Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eracer_Team Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Gibson has changed numbering system a few times, and in the "old" days even reused serial numbers. Whether its 5 digits , 6 digits or more Date code project really only tells you year , plant (Nashville/Memphis) and production number at best. Would be best to call Gibson Custom service when they open on Monday They should give you a bit more detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NighthawkChris Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 5 hours ago, bbbacres said: Now how would you apply this to my Johnny Smith 71038107? 1978, 103rd day of the year, 107th guitar that day or something like that. This is the only one I can take a stab at. The others would probably want to talk to Gibson - like @Eracer_Team said and see if they’re of any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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