mtnlyon Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Hi, all, I have been trying to locate information on a Gibson J50 (specifically the year of prodiction) based on the serial number and, as you probably all know, that is no easy feat. I do not have photos to add at this time but can add those later if it makes or breaks the effort to get the year this beauty was born. The number is stamped inside in black ink and reads T3290 32. I have been surfing the net for serial number help and will continue to do so. I the case anyone on this board can help, I thought I'd take the opportunity to make my first post. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockinrebel Posted September 9, 2010 Share Posted September 9, 2010 here is a link to serial number info. http://www.gibson.com/Files/downloads/bluebook/GibsonSERIALNUMBERS.pdf Looks like it might be a 1958. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnTX Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 No easy feat to say the least. I'm pretty sure my Gibson J50 ADJ is from 1960 but trying to pin that down is like impossible. On the back of the headstock I have the following numbers: 15741 - What's great about this is I was with my Dad the day he bought the guitar, I was really young at the time. I remember it was raining and I was afraid that the guitar would get damaged in the trunk of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j45nick Posted June 8, 2021 Share Posted June 8, 2021 On 5/19/2021 at 9:33 AM, JohnTX said: No easy feat to say the least. I'm pretty sure my Gibson J50 ADJ is from 1960 but trying to pin that down is like impossible. On the back of the headstock I have the following numbers: 15741 - What's great about this is I was with my Dad the day he bought the guitar, I was really young at the time. I remember it was raining and I was afraid that the guitar would get damaged in the trunk of the car. 15741 is a serial number from early/mid 1961. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 I’m trying to find out if the J50 I have is real and the year. It has a six digit serial number. 908781 Anyone able to help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieDog Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 11 hours ago, Rachael said: I’m trying to find out if the J50 I have is real and the year. It has a six digit serial number. 908781 Anyone able to help? Hi Rachel, it gets a little complicated with those 6 digit ones. If it’s legit, the year looks like it would be either 1968 or between 70-72. If yours has “made in USA” stamped on the back of the headstock, it’s post 1970. Whether it’s real or not, you’d have to post some pics (use imgur to link the photos). Lots of sharp eyed folks on here who know about that than I do. And they may be better with the date. I just checked what the reverb site says. You might want to start a new post in the acoustic room, you’ll likely get more eyes, since this is a pretty dead thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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