gra250 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I'm considering buying a used Epi Les Paul standard Plus Top. Owner says he's the original owner. I'm wondering if it is a 1. second-how is this recognized on the headstock 2. What stickers/serial numbers should be on the headstock to verify it's for real. It's supposedly 1 yr. old - only driven to church on Sundays! Wants $350. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 If it is a second or used it will be stamped 2nd or USED on the top of the back of the headstock byt hte serial number. I have a 2nd Dot and it has the full original serial number. Sometimes part of the number is xxxxed out and sometimes there is a white sticker with a number on it. If it is a 1st it will have a number in gold lettering under the poly finish on the back of the headstock. I'm at work so I can't show you a pic, graphics are blocked. Depending on where and when a letter followed by 8 numbers. Older serial numbers are different. EX. U05020891. U = Un Sung 05 = 2005 02 = Feb. 0891 = 891st made that month Ask him for the serial number and check it out here: http://guitardaterproject.org/epiphone.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gra250 Posted November 17, 2009 Author Share Posted November 17, 2009 Then if it isn't stamped in the stock the white sticker indicates the condition..say 1-4 or so, with 1 the most minor defect? I guess the newer models are the ones from China, older from Korea? Just getting educated, Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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