Gibson S1 Serial Number Lookup Gibson serial numbers, 1970-1975. After production continued by Gibson's new company Norlin (1969-1986), the same confusing six-digit serial system from the 1960s continued until 1975. Contact the Gibson company if the source code cannot be found, or has been rubbed off, and read them the serial number found on the back of the body of the amp. While the serial numbers were randomly assigned and do not immediately tell you the age of the amp, Gibson has a large database of serial numbers that than can search to find out which. Gibson S1 Serial Number. 0 Comments Overall Condition: Great Marks and Scuff marks: Small Fret Use: really minor.If you have any questions about this. The serial number of an acoustic is located on the label inside the sound hole of the guitar. All acoustic serial numbers begin with the letter 'A' and are followed by the two digit year prefix. Peavey (Back to top of page) Serial numbers correlate to shipping dates of US models only.
Please note this is an archived topic, so it is locked and unable to be replied to. You may, however, start a new topic and refer to this topic with a link: http://www.banjohangout.org/archive/221071 try_etiquette - Posted - 11/21/2011: 13:25:23
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Gibson S1 Serial Numbers
kevin0461 - Posted - 11/21/2011: 13:52:28
I think they're mistaken on the serial number.. did you call them?
try_etiquette - Posted - 11/21/2011: 14:07:18
Absolutely, I have called the current seller, the original shop, and Gibson as well.
kmwaters - Posted - 11/21/2011: 15:07:28
Gibson S1 Serial Number Identification
But on their own web page, Gibson says the Granada serial number naming convention is:
Granada
YY-MM-RR
YY = Year
MM = Month
RR = ranking number (starts at 01)
That would suggest that you should find 6 numbers and not 4. Have you looked inside the rim? You may have to look closely, or if it is still at Turtle Hill, ask them to do it. I am not sure where the serial is displayed on the Granada, but that's a start. I had an older RB-250 that was stamped on the back of the peghead. So they move from model to model and change over the years too.
My ESS had a number (they are just sequential starting at 1 back when they began the ESS) stamped inside the rim, and it is rather faint. So faint that Gibson got it wrong on the warranty card that was in the store with the banjo. Last digit was written on the warranty as a 6 or 8 and it's a 3. I corrected the card and mailed it in with a note. End of story.
Edited by - kmwaters on 11/21/2011 15:12:14
try_etiquette - Posted - 11/21/2011: 15:24:57
Thanks for the replies. I initially checked Gibson's website which prompted me to call them. That's how I found out the serial was for an Epiphone Les Paul. Weird..
Turtle Hill has checked the serial number on it and all it says is 04-00. I have no idea where as I have not seen the banjo in person. We spoke today and it does have the Gibson flange stamp. I also have no idea what the 00 would mean. It seems like it should at least be 1.
Tiff viewer. Edited by - try_etiquette on 11/21/2011 15:25:21
Gibson S1 Serial Number Location
Gymbal31 - Posted - 11/21/2011: 16:10:19
Turtle Hill is very reliable and honest. I've never heard a bad word about them. Ignore what Gibson said. That was someone who was obviously looking in the wrong place.
try_etiquette - Posted - 11/21/2011: 16:50:32
Gymbal31, thank you for the reply. I've read a lot of good things about Dave and have enjoyed speaking with him on the telephone. He is very friendly and knowledgeable and has been ever tolerant of my concerns. The reliability and honesty are not in question at all.
I am a musician first and foremost, but money is an issue. It is a hefty investment for me and in the unfortunate event that I have to sell it, I am sure this would come up.
I'm just doing my due diligence (and learning a lot as I go).
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Jon
BanjoLink - Posted - 11/21/2011: 20:07:57
Dave (or someone) should be able to explain the serial number! If it cannot be explained, how are you going to explain it if you ever have to sell it. If you are looking for an authentic Gibson, then there has to be some rhyme or reason for the serial number. I wouldn't buy it until I found out what it was!
Gymbal31 - Posted - 11/22/2011: 06:00:57
I'm betting it was a limited edition. That would probably explain the serial number.
Here's what's left of the link at Gibson: www2.gibson.com/Products/Acous..bile.aspx
And Janet Davis' website has one for sale as well: janetdavismusic.com/gvfe.html
The Old Timer - Posted - 11/22/2011: 06:29:23
Compare the serial # with the one at Janet Davis!
banjoez - Posted - 11/22/2011: 08:06:17
The serial number is in the correct format for a 2004 Granada. They quit using the YY-MM-RR format by then for all Granada's and went to a YY-NN-FE (FE for Flying Eagle or HF for Hearts and Flowers) format. So it should look like 04 00 FE. The stamps are usually punched very lightly and in a large format during this era and sometimes it is hard to see. The 00 is a little odd because that is supposed to be the number in the order in which it was made that year. Perhaps they started at 00 for the first one of the year, it may have been a custom order or the rim was changed out at some point, in which case you would need to dig further. If I were buying it I would definitely ask to see the rim stamp again under good lighting conditions and see if you can make out a faint FE. Also you need to see the label and the rest of the rim. It may have been one of the first Granada's to use the new serial number system and all the kinks hadn't been worked out yet. It's Gibson, anything is possible. The pictures look authentic otherwise.
try_etiquette - Posted - 11/22/2011: 09:57:05
Made some phone calls and got the mystery solved.. It's good to go!
Thanks to all of the replies and information. This is a top notch community.
Have a great Thanksgiving everyone!
Jon
Jon
Gibson S1 Serial Numbers
kevin0461 - Posted - 11/21/2011: 13:52:28
I think they're mistaken on the serial number.. did you call them?
try_etiquette - Posted - 11/21/2011: 14:07:18
Absolutely, I have called the current seller, the original shop, and Gibson as well.
kmwaters - Posted - 11/21/2011: 15:07:28
Gibson S1 Serial Number Identification
But on their own web page, Gibson says the Granada serial number naming convention is:
Granada
YY-MM-RR
YY = Year
MM = Month
RR = ranking number (starts at 01)
That would suggest that you should find 6 numbers and not 4. Have you looked inside the rim? You may have to look closely, or if it is still at Turtle Hill, ask them to do it. I am not sure where the serial is displayed on the Granada, but that's a start. I had an older RB-250 that was stamped on the back of the peghead. So they move from model to model and change over the years too.
My ESS had a number (they are just sequential starting at 1 back when they began the ESS) stamped inside the rim, and it is rather faint. So faint that Gibson got it wrong on the warranty card that was in the store with the banjo. Last digit was written on the warranty as a 6 or 8 and it's a 3. I corrected the card and mailed it in with a note. End of story.
Edited by - kmwaters on 11/21/2011 15:12:14
try_etiquette - Posted - 11/21/2011: 15:24:57
Thanks for the replies. I initially checked Gibson's website which prompted me to call them. That's how I found out the serial was for an Epiphone Les Paul. Weird..
Turtle Hill has checked the serial number on it and all it says is 04-00. I have no idea where as I have not seen the banjo in person. We spoke today and it does have the Gibson flange stamp. I also have no idea what the 00 would mean. It seems like it should at least be 1.
Tiff viewer. Edited by - try_etiquette on 11/21/2011 15:25:21
Gibson S1 Serial Number Location
Gymbal31 - Posted - 11/21/2011: 16:10:19
Turtle Hill is very reliable and honest. I've never heard a bad word about them. Ignore what Gibson said. That was someone who was obviously looking in the wrong place.
try_etiquette - Posted - 11/21/2011: 16:50:32
Gymbal31, thank you for the reply. I've read a lot of good things about Dave and have enjoyed speaking with him on the telephone. He is very friendly and knowledgeable and has been ever tolerant of my concerns. The reliability and honesty are not in question at all.
I am a musician first and foremost, but money is an issue. It is a hefty investment for me and in the unfortunate event that I have to sell it, I am sure this would come up.
I'm just doing my due diligence (and learning a lot as I go).
3000 sound effects pack free download.
Jon
BanjoLink - Posted - 11/21/2011: 20:07:57
Dave (or someone) should be able to explain the serial number! If it cannot be explained, how are you going to explain it if you ever have to sell it. If you are looking for an authentic Gibson, then there has to be some rhyme or reason for the serial number. I wouldn't buy it until I found out what it was!
Gymbal31 - Posted - 11/22/2011: 06:00:57
I'm betting it was a limited edition. That would probably explain the serial number.
Here's what's left of the link at Gibson: www2.gibson.com/Products/Acous..bile.aspx
And Janet Davis' website has one for sale as well: janetdavismusic.com/gvfe.html
The Old Timer - Posted - 11/22/2011: 06:29:23
Compare the serial # with the one at Janet Davis!
banjoez - Posted - 11/22/2011: 08:06:17
The serial number is in the correct format for a 2004 Granada. They quit using the YY-MM-RR format by then for all Granada's and went to a YY-NN-FE (FE for Flying Eagle or HF for Hearts and Flowers) format. So it should look like 04 00 FE. The stamps are usually punched very lightly and in a large format during this era and sometimes it is hard to see. The 00 is a little odd because that is supposed to be the number in the order in which it was made that year. Perhaps they started at 00 for the first one of the year, it may have been a custom order or the rim was changed out at some point, in which case you would need to dig further. If I were buying it I would definitely ask to see the rim stamp again under good lighting conditions and see if you can make out a faint FE. Also you need to see the label and the rest of the rim. It may have been one of the first Granada's to use the new serial number system and all the kinks hadn't been worked out yet. It's Gibson, anything is possible. The pictures look authentic otherwise.
try_etiquette - Posted - 11/22/2011: 09:57:05
Made some phone calls and got the mystery solved.. It's good to go!
Thanks to all of the replies and information. This is a top notch community.
Have a great Thanksgiving everyone!
Jon
banjoez - Posted - 11/22/2011: 10:16:51
quote:
Originally posted by try_etiquette
Made some phone calls and got the mystery solved.. It's good to go!
Thanks to all of the replies and information. This is a top notch community.
Have a great Thanksgiving everyone!
Jon
So what did you find out about it? Inquiring minds want to know!
