bigtufguy Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Hey, I just ran my Hummingbird NA through the guitar dater project. It is a pretty slick setup. I didn't have much info on my guitar and the site was quite a help. Here is what I found out My question is this, It tells me that my Hummingbird was production number 625. Does this mean there are at least 625 other Hummingbirds with natural finishes or just 625 other Hummingbirds in various finishes produced in January of 2008 ? Does anyone have an answer. I just curious. Thanks in advance for any info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theDeuce Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 That is a nice 'bird. I didn't know they were available in natural. BTW, I too just found the dater, but it doesn't know my Masterbilts. Sorry, I don't know about the counting number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiDevon Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 What's the guitar dater project? I messed around a little trying to find it but couldn't. Am I just particularly dense today or what Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtufguy Posted October 19, 2008 Author Share Posted October 19, 2008 Check it out here http://www.guitardaterproject.org/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiDevon Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Ha! Found it :) Seems like the guy is working hard to provide needed info. I was very disappointed, though, to find that neither my vintage Epi nor my Japanese Epi were recognized by serial number or model number. Hopefully, he'll keep adding. I found what I needed at other Web sites so I know that there's info out there on them :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Ha! Found it :) Seems like the guy is working hard to provide needed info. I was very disappointed' date=' though, to find that neither my vintage Epi nor my Japanese Epi were recognized by serial number or model number. Hopefully, he'll keep adding. I found what I needed at other Web sites so I know that there's info out there on them :)[/quote'] He's only been post 'beta' stage for about a year to 18 mos. There is a feature you can use to input a 'not found' species of Epiphone. When they can, he'll update what he can dig up. i.e. it's user dependent for updates on obscure or new models. So... do your part and input your info when asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 ..My question is this' date=' It tells me that my Hummingbird was production number 625. Does this mean there are at least 625 other Hummingbirds with natural finishes or just 625 other Hummingbirds in various finishes produced in January of 2008 [/img'] I'm guessing it's a sequence number irrespective of option level. They probably make a 'run' of identical blonde versions, then a run of bursted continuing the same sequence. Since there is NO 'position' in the serial number which designates a given model, it may have been the 625th unit of all models made, not just 'birds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EpiDevon Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 He's only been post 'beta' stage for about a year to 18 mos. There is a feature you can use to input a 'not found' species of Epiphone. When they can' date=' he'll update what he can dig up. i.e. it's user dependent for updates on obscure or new models. So... do your part and input your info when asked.[/quote'] Ahhh, that's what that was. OK, I'll go back and play with it. Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubstar Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 http://www.epiphone.com/press/IDN_Hummingbird_NA.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtufguy Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 Dubstar, THANK YOU ! My 'bird is listed under "2008 INDEPENDENT DEALER NETWORK EXCLUSIVES ". Could someone please tell me what that means ? Any help is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicovantonder1281734115 Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 I ran the serial number on my EJ-200CE [GG05090611] but it could not find its factory, any one know more about the GG Prefix? Got the used EJ-200CE caled Charlote from a student in Pretoria, he said he got it from friends/family in the US... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theDeuce Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Dubstar' date=' THANK YOU ! My 'bird is listed under "2008 INDEPENDENT DEALER NETWORK EXCLUSIVES ". Could someone please tell me what that means ? Any help is appreciated.[/quote'] Sounds like it was available only through Mom and Pop stores and not chain stores. Other than the natural finish are the specs same as the standard version? I would have sought one of these out a few months ago, but not now, things are tight for me right now I can't even consider it. Too bad, it's gorgeous. How does play and sound. I've never played an Epi Hummer. I did get to play a friends Gibby a few years back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajsc Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 "I would have sought one of these out a few months ago, but not now, things are tight for me right now I can't even consider it." Amen brother!! I have more guitars than dollars right now for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtufguy Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share Posted November 28, 2008 Sounds like it was available only through Mom and Pop stores and not chain stores. Other than the natural finish are the specs same as the standard version? I would have sought one of these out a few months ago' date=' but not now, things are tight for me right now I can't even consider it. Too bad, it's gorgeous. How does play and sound. I've never played an Epi Hummer. I did get to play a friends Gibby a few years back. [/quote'] The specs are the same. I LOVE natural finish acoustics and the Hummingbird has sentimental value to as my brother always had a Lyle 'bird. He has passed away but, I still have his old 'bird. It is not in the best of shape but, I still have it. The guitar plays well. I The action is a bit high at the 12th fret though. I also have an EL-00 and right now, Bob Colosi is making a new saddle and a set of bridge pins in bone for it. As soon as it gets back, I will be sending him the saddle from my 'bird and replacing the bridge pins with bone as well. I will address the high action problem at that time. I'm sure with the bone saddle, correct string height, and a nice set of new elixirs..it will play like a dream. I have yet to run across another person who owns one of the Hummingbirds with a natural finish. I did purchase it from a small local dealer so, you may be onto something there. Thanks for the reply. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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