blingdogg Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 I have an Epiphone SG G400, limited edition Korina, made in China. I bought it new from the store and I've been trying to find out what year it was made in, since it seems like this model was discontinued a few years ago. I don't know if I should put in the full serial number here, but it begins with: 1004151 Four more numbers are at the end... I searched the internet and used the dating resources but nothing comes up. Any help?
hilm3 Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 Above post is correct. Here is the code list. For a number like: XXMMFF12345 YY year MM month FF factory-code 12345 production# FACTORY NUMBER CODES -- for some models starting in 2008, if serial # begins w/numbers 07120940 [NOTE: The factories identified by these codes are based on patterns which forum members have observed. The numbers appear as the 5th and sixth digits in the serial number.] 11 = MIC sticker on a '08 Masterbuilt 12 = DeaWon or Unsung (China -- uncertainty remains as to which factory) 15 = Qingdao (China) -- electric 16 = Qingdao (China) -- acoustic 17 = China - factory unknown MIC sticker on a J160E 18 = China - factory unknown found on one 2009 model bass 20 = DaeWon or Unsung (China -- uncertainty remains as to which factory) 21 = Unsung, Korea 22 = ??? Korea (factory still unknown) 23 = ??? Indonesia (factory still unknown, probably Samick,) I = Indonesia (this letter has appeared as the 5th digit on two authentic new models made in Indonesia
tweed2 Posted January 3, 2012 Posted January 3, 2012 I have an Epiphone SG G400, limited edition Korina, made in China. I bought it new from the store and I've been trying to find out what year it was made in, since it seems like this model was discontinued a few years ago. I don't know if I should put in the full serial number here, but it begins with: 1004151 Four more numbers are at the end... I searched the internet and used the dating resources but nothing comes up. Any help? Pictures, please. I love the Korina.
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