Revolucien Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 So I got a used Steinberger Spirit GU-7 a little over ten years ago. It's a fun guitar but I'm getting ready to get rid of it for other wants. I was hoping someone here might be able to help with ID'ing the year and country of manufacture. I understand the new ones are now made in Indo/China or something and have heard some quality issues, but this one has been rock solid with great fit and finish- I would like to make sure the listing identifies the difference. Thanks in advance for any helpful answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Be.eM Posted January 14, 2022 Share Posted January 14, 2022 If there's ANY chance to give you the information you've requested, it will be based on the serial number of this instrument. Which is missing from your info about the guitar… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolucien Posted January 15, 2022 Author Share Posted January 15, 2022 It’s stamped in the back electronics cover but look’s to be before they started using the little white inked stamp. Number on it is IB0033 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Be.eM Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Hmmm… I've never seen a serial like this (but other serials carved into the electronics cover). I've got a similar GU (Korean made), which has the serial stamped on the back of the neck heel, just above the body. You don't have a number there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolucien Posted January 15, 2022 Author Share Posted January 15, 2022 I haven’t pulled the neck off, was trying to avoid that. I may try some time later. For now I think I’ll just let it ride. There’s only one other one out there that I see listed that is not one of the new synapse versions. Thanks though, I appreciate the assistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Be.eM Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 You don't have to take the neck off. If the serial is there, it's above the body, right at the visible "beginning" of the neck outside of the neck pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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