Les Paul Classic 1989-2014: This model features an ink stamped serial number with no 'MADE IN USA' (just as we used on the original 1952-1960 Les Pauls). There are always exceptions to these rules, the two listed below are worth noting: The only difference is the addition of this batch indicator.

The first 5 numbers remain the same, the last 3 numbers will remain the same. The sixth number is now a batch number- batch 0 starts at the beginning of the day, and once we stamp 699, the batch number will change to 1. NOTE - Gibson USA goes to a 9 digit serial number in early July 2005. 3, 1985, in Nashville and was the 1st instrument stamped that day. 10, 1978, in Kalamazoo and was the 276th instrument stamped that day.Ĩ2765501 means the instrument was produced on Oct. Ranking numbers for Bozeman start each day at 001 and the electrics may start as low as the 300s.Įxamples: 70108276 means the instrument was produced on Jan. Since 1989, all Gibson acoustics are built in Bozeman, MT and all Gibson electrics are built in Nashville or Memphis. Ranking numbers 500-999 continued to indicate Nashville production through 1989. Prior to 1984 when the Kalamazoo, MI factory was closed, the numbers 001-499 indicated Kalamazoo production. RRR is the factory ranking/plant designation number. The serial number will be an 8 digit number impressed into the back of the headstock with 'MADE IN USA' below.

In 1977, Gibson introduced the serialization method that we primarily use to this day at Gibson USA, Gibson Acoustic, and the Gibson Custom facility in Memphis, TN.This should be an 8 digit number that can be dated by the 1st and 2nd digits as follows: Some of the codes are still being researched since few factory records have turned up to solve the mysteries.Gibson USA, Gibson Acoustic, Gibson Memphisįrom 1975-1977 the number is typically found on a decal on the back of the headstock. This page includes the breakdown for the Five Group Accessory Code System used on the 1967 Firebird body tag. Some of the information for these codes can be found on the Code Information FAQs page. There are sometimes codes on the body tag that most tags do not have on them. Next to this is a one letter code indicating seat style (Z = Bucket Seats without headrests, Y = Bucket Seats with headrests, H = Standard Bench Seat) Miscellaneous Codes: The 3 digit code indicates the color the interior is and what style and material the seat was made from. The data plate for the Paint Code may have been marked “2” for Pontiac special order colors, “1” (or Blank) for non-Pontiac colors, and “4” (or “PRIMER) for primer-only finish.) Trim Code: (NOTE: Custom Factory Paint is indicated by “2”, “1”, “4”, “PRIMER”, blank, ‘-‘, ‘SPEC’, or ‘special.’ The special order Pontiac Colors were Verdoro Green (usually used “Q”), Mayfair Maize (usually used “Y”), Coronado Gold (sales code 867-97904), Copper Blaze (867-98105), Sierra Red (867-97592), Silver Turquoise (867-99079), and Blue Charcoal (867-97211). The 2 letter code indicates the body color, or which upper and lower colors were used on a 2-tone paint option, or what color an optional stripe, convertible top, or vinyl top was ordered. This number will not match the actual sequential VIN number. It is the consecutive body build number and indicates the sequence the car came off the assembly line. Located to the right of the Assembly Plant Code. Indicates which plant the car was manufactured (LOR = Lordstown, Ohio). Located to the right of the Division Series digits. Then, this body tag designation will not match the VIN which will still be 23.

Interior) on the 1967-68 which indicated 'Custom Trim Option #554'. Note: The Firebird designation (23) on the body tag could be 24 (Std. This number matches the first five digits of the V.I.N. Indicates the division, model, series, and body style. Located to the right of the Model Year digits.

Located to the right of the “ST” letters. Indicates the week of the month the car was made and which week the car was assembled.

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