Dating old gibson guitars

Another forum seemed to have a guy replying to peoples queeries, but it was a few years old that thread. There are no forms, you will have to either decipher or contact them.Beware of third-party sites that DO have forms as in the past scammers have used them to "prove" the authenticity of counterfeits they have been trying to shift.However, in the beginning this was not done consistently, so that there are also be instruments without identification.Where to find the serial number The serial number is stamped or punched on the back of the headstock.

I checked Gibson site, but there's just details of what all the numbers mean - couldn't see a form for submitting or anything.Gibson has used various methods of numbering from 1900, so it is not simply based on the serial number to identify the year of manufacture..From 1902 to 1976, Gibson instruments have a serial number or a FON (Factory Order Number) or both.For all dates, you will need to look at the construction technique and components used to get a more precise date of manufacture.Gibson Solid Body Serial Numbers Gibson Serial numbers are located on the back of the headstock Years 1953-1961 Use the first number of the 5 or 6 digit serial number.