ces Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Hello good people of the GIBSON forum. I recently bought a Gibson Custom Shop Flying V Custom. I'm having trouble figuring out what year it was made. The serial numer is CS 101327 This is the FLYING V CUSTOM in Washed CherryBurst. Gold hardware Stop Tail Nashville ABR-1 bridge Has the custom shop logo on the back bottom of the head stock. I'm certain of it's authenticity. Assuming it is real, and the serial is correct and genuine, what year is this guitar made, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ces Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 heres a pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ces Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 let me add, I'm not looking to authenticate the guitar. I'm simply trying to date it. I'm satisfied with its authenticity. need the year built, for my own curiosity. Thanks again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR9 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Custom Shop regular production models CSYRRRR CS stands for "Custom Shop" Y indicates the production year RRRR indicates the guitar's place in the sequence of production Example: CS10845 is the 845th reg. production CS model produced in 2001. Yours is CS 101327 Which could indicate the 1845th guitar made in 2001 or it could be the 845th guitar made in 2011 (which would be my best guess as that Custom shop logo on the headstock was not available in 2001) Another indicator would be that the 2001 would have a paper Certificate of Authenticity where a 2011 would have the booklet COA. Contact Gibson Customer service with the serial number and ask for the date. (A phone call works fastest but if you email, send some photos) Gibson Customer Service 1-800-4GIBSON service@gibson.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ces Posted October 19, 2012 Author Share Posted October 19, 2012 Yes, I have all that info. And this guitar seems to be an exception. It's made in 2010. it has a booklet. GC had the year. I went to the Gibson.com page that shows that MYRRRR info, 30 times. I emailed Gibson. No reply. I called but they were too busy that day. Usually I get Rodger, who is very helpful. Thank you for the reply. we figured it out. Best, Ces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR9 Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Sorry about the 2011. I meant 2010 and didn't even see my mistake. Rodger has always had the correct answer when I asked him. The Custom Shop small runs or one-off do not usually have much information in the database for the customer service guys to look up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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