#GIBSON CUSTOM SHOP SERIAL NUMBERS R6 SERIAL NUMBER#
#GIBSON CUSTOM SHOP SERIAL NUMBERS R6 SERIES#

Once the serial numbers hit 99999, Gibson decided to change to a new system, rather than go into 6 digits.

#GIBSON CUSTOM SHOP SERIAL NUMBERS R6 SERIAL NUMBER#

The first serial number for acoustic guitars was 100. The serial numbers shown represent the approximate last serial number for that year. The chart below shows the year that relates to the serial number. Guitars were just given the next available number. The following serial numbers apply just to acoustic guitars.Дuring this period, the system was actually relatively simple. O.k., let?s take a look at the different time periods of serial numbers from Gibson Guitars. Good question ? and the answer is simply that the serial number system used up until 1977 wasn?t the easiest or most reliable system ? so you may not be able to accurately determine anything about your guitar using the serial number alone. so why discuss all these other aspects, when this post is supposed to be about serial numbers!

Things such as tuners, capstans, plates can also give you clues ? though remember that an older instrument could have had these items replaced so it?s not a definite clue.

These were starting to be added in 1969 ? so if your instrument didn?t have them then it?s likely to be pre-1969

Volutes: Extra bits of wood carved into the headstock where it meets the neck.

You can also use other features to help identify the time period of your instrument. This can help determine if your guitar was from the 1960s or 1970s (some guitars during those 2 decades had the same serial number). Made in USAДЇrom 1970 onwards a ?Made in U.S.A? was engraved below the serial number. Gibson?s logo has been largely unchanged since 1947 but before that time the logo changed a bit, so you can use that to help identify the era your guitar was built. There are some other ways you can get an idea of the age of your Gibson. In some cases, in fact, only FONs were used and there was no serial number (this was mainly for early low-end models).ДЇON?s (and serial numbers) on Gibson guitars are usually found either on the inside of the back of the guitar (inside the sound hole) or on the back of the headstock).ДЇON?s were used from 1902 to 1961. In addition to serial numbers older Gibson guitars also had Factory Order Numbers (FONs) imprinted. All VOS wear and aging on guitar was done by the Gibson Custom Shop. The guitar and case are in excellent condition.

#GIBSON CUSTOM SHOP SERIAL NUMBERS R6 SERIES#

2012 Gibson Les Paul Custom Shop 1956 Reissue R6 VOS - $4,000 (Texas City)Дў012 Gibson Les Paul Custom Shop 1956 Reissue R6 VOSThis 2012 Historic series guitar is all original.2012 Gibson Les Paul Custom Shop 1956 Reissue R6 VOS WTT - $4,000 (Texas City).No known defects really well kept and sounds like my other Les Paul (custom). Black pick guard gives this guitar a nice formal look. If you are looking for a nice Les Paul in black this could be you. 2012 Gibson Les Paul studio,OHSC, trade - $975 (Albemarle, NC)Дў012 Gibson Les Paul studio has the original hard-shell case, truss rod wrench, book.2012 Gibson Les Paul Custom Shop 1956 Reissue R6 VOS WTT - $1 (Texas City)Дў012 Gibson Les Paul Custom Shop 1956 Reissue R6 VOS WTTThis 2012 Historic series guitar is all original.

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