For example, the serial number for the first guitar built in the El Cajon (USA) factory on Jis 1107064001.
For example, after 1969, it’s unlikely your guitar would have a label saying it was made overseas, but you might have a seven-digit serial number that could tell that story. Our current 10-digit serial numbering format that started in November of 2009 identifies where the guitar was built, the start date, and the assigned number of the guitar on that day's production schedule. Norlin acquired CMI and moved all of the production of Epiphone to Japan and subsequently to Korea.ĭuring each of these transitions, there were also changes made to how the instruments were labeled, which is part of the reason why the serial number identification process is so confusing. As they already owned Gibson, this merge brought the two powerful brand names under one umbrella.
In 1957, the Chicago Musical Instrument Company (CMI) acquired Epiphone. They grew in popularity and by the 1950’s, became Gibson’s main rival.
In the 1930’s, they switched up their business model and began producing high-end guitars, and became the only manufacturer to successfully make the transition.
HOW TO READ SQUIER GUITAR SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBERS
1991-2000 Once again N1, N2, N3, N4, N5, N6, N7, N8, N9 serial numbers with 5&6 digits after a Guitars made in Corona, USA. To understand the significance of the Epiphone serial number, we first need to look at how their company historyintertwines with that of Gibson.Įpiphone started as a family business in 1873 as a luxury banjo manufacturer. Serial Numbers with VN0 +5 digits up to VN6 +5 digits are Squire guitars 1988-96.
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