MistaVista Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 hello...this is my first post here on the forum...like many others, my question is in regards to the dating of my Epiphone Firebird re-issue. it is a bolt on neck. the serial number is on a "sticker" on the neck plate. not sure what is underneath on the actual plate as i wanted to see if this number is legit...anyhow, the number is 311571543...thanks for any help that can be offered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MistaVista Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 It is a 'factory refurbished' or 'second' or 'used' You can't tell a date out of this serial# they all start with 311....... thanks Pete. i have another question...would it be of any value to peel off the sticker to see what is under it...? thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DagerOne Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Epiphone Special model (not a Special II), Les Paul-style. Three-screw "Gibson" truss-rod cover, with "Epiphone" and the serial number engraved into the neck plate. Number is: 099010530 I'm guessing 1999, but from where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framco Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 hey hello everybody im new here by the way im not sure of how they manage their production because i buy yesterday at my local guitars shop a epiphone les paul jr 57'reissue but i read everywhere that there discontinued since 2007(in korina veener colour by the way!!!) but how i can buy a guitar made in april 2010? they are crazy i think or just confused!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saad007 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l553/scarycat007/Photo0137.jpg hey how about this one ? .. ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saad007 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 ... why does it start with "Y" ??? :s .. ?? its epiphone les paul special ii :s .. !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanwilliamsmusic Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Serial number 2nd stamped in headstock from factory, It says Epiphone on front of the headstock and Special Model and has a Gibson plate on headstock also. I have had it a few years, but now I need to identify it, as I may have to sell it soon, heart attack and no disability or insurance etc. contact: E mail me if interested or please post if you have any info. regarding this guitar (as to identification, year etc.) The metal plate with serial on the back where the neck bolts on has this number:C197116398 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanwilliamsmusic Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Thanks in advance for Any help :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nando745 Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Hi everyone. how about this one ? Anyone know this guitar? It's 1968? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nando745 Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Hi everyone. how about this one ? Anyone know this guitar? It's 1968? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrymac Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Hi everyone. how about this one ? Anyone know this guitar? It's 1968? It's recent, not 1968. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nando745 Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 It's recent, not 1968. Thanks for responding. Do you know why back and the bridge are engraved with Gibson USA? I Know It was built in Indonesia. Is this normal or is a false plate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrymac Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Thanks for responding. Do you know why back and the bridge are engraved with Gibson USA? I Know It was built in Indonesia. Is this normal or is a false plate? Those parts you mentioned are not standard. An Epiphone made in Indonesia wouldn't be a Gibson USA, right??? A lot of recent Epis are indeed made by Cort in Indonesia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumpahumpster Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Can any one tell me what model my Epiphone is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The.Traffic.Lights Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Can any one tell me what model my Epiphone is? It's an Epiphone S-500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guido-Italy Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Hello guys I'm Guido from Italy I have an Epiphone B.B.King Lucille serial n° 1011210914 one of the last made in Korea, now this guitar is made in China. BYE Guido Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Paul Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 OK guys, you like a challenge? An all red Epi LP with a truss rod cover that says "Gibson" and the serial # on the back of the headstock is "U7011207". It's got me stuffed. Anyone have any ideas? Also, it's got me thinking I'd like to just check the numbers on the rest of my Epi LP's, is there anywhere I can go to do this check? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren ketcher Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 i have a gibson epiphone special model seril number MC22090216 i need help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freidenker Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hi, I am trying to find out what my Epiphone by Gibson is. Made in Korea. #880509353 with a SN 094846. Pictures attached (hopefully?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonsg76 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Hi to all Epiphone detectives. I hope you can help me. I bought the Epiphone Casino pictured a few years ago. The seller said that he bought it in 1994 in Japan. I still have the receipt from Yamano Music that came with the guitar. The serial number is 45042. So far by looking a various sites some would suggest this guitar was made in Japan, as it has no letters in front of the serial number, and could possibly be from 1970-83. I have included a picture of the original soft leather carry case it came with to help. I'm currently insuring all my gear so a value would be great if someone had an idea. Many thanks in advance for taking the time to read this post and any info is really appreciated. Regards Russ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indemnity Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Hey everyone. My Gibson/Epiphone Les Paul Special serial is O6091175. The serial input thing says it's 2006, but I bought it in 2002 so... Does that mean it's a 09/1996? Also, would it be worth upgrading? The guitar is in amazing shape, but the electronics sound like craaaap. Thanks :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hec Paul Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Not sure if this is significant, but the new Nighthawk I bought 2 weeks ago has a label in the bridge pup route which mentions Gibson Japan and the serial No., and a few other bits of info on the guitar model etc. Some pix in my 1st posting here - http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/74683-ngd-nighthawk/ What does this mean?. i.e. if it was supposed to be made in Indonesia, why would they mention Gibson Japan on the guitar (sticker)? Me confused a bit!!! HP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freidenker Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 It seems to be a S-600 Samick made 05-88 http://epiphonewiki.com/index.php?title=S-Series#S-600 Thanks. I was getting nowhere myself. Maybe it will help my playing to know what I am playing! lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freidenker Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 It seems to be a S-600 Samick made 05-88 http://epiphonewiki.com/index.php?title=S-Series#S-600 However, now that I have a series to review (thanks!) in reviewing it further, it is a S900, not S600. It is a Neck-through Design, not bolt on neck. It has only 1ea Volume, Tone as pictured (not as described). It has the Mini-toggle Killswitch for Each Pickup and no 5-way selector switch. with a Steinberger KB. But thanks for getting me in the right direction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne5354 Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 a SG with S/N ED08121734 do you guys have any idea? seems no info with s/n starts with "ED". thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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