soreeyes Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 picked up one of these used today, and was a little confused by the 6 number serial, and no made in usa stamp, ran it through the machine and it come's up with made in kalamazoo in 67, now im guessing that is part of the vos vintage thing, anyone throw any light on this, i always get nervous with gibson's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 PICS PICS PI PI PICS ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushview Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 They're like this. My buddy has the exact same guitar and the serial is a bit wierd and unlike any other one I've seen but it's legit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmiJAMM Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 So now they're making new guitars with vintage serial numbers? C'monnnnnnn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 Google: Gibson serial number. http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Support/SerialNumberSearch/ 1961-1969 Firebird, Les Paul, and SG reissues (since 1997): YYRRRM Y is the production year RRR® indicates the guitar's place in production for that year. M is the model being reissued Reissue model codes: 1= SG Custom and Special 2= SG Standard 3= 1963 Firebird 1 4= 1964 Firebird III 5= 1965 Firebird V & VII 8= 1968 Les Paul Custom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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