Serial number on a Gibson??

BloodRose

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Any tips on how to read the serial number on my V? The finish is so thick, the grooves where the numbers are stamped and the made in usa are pretty filled. Ill have to try to get it in different lighting I guess. Seems kinda odd that the finish is that thick...
 
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Didn't you get it from GC? Where are the hang tags or warranty card stuff?

Yeah, I did, I have them. I looked at them, but looked more like stock numbers than serial. I was in a bit of a rush, so Ill look in more detail, but IIRC, the numbers on the tags started with 8s and looks like the serial starts with 11 or 17
 
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ok.. Lucky Charms number was on the sales recpt! Thanks for the input all!
 
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Oh...BTW.. Can anyone tell me what the serial numbers mean? (breakdown of the numbers.) I used to know, but have forgotten. First two digits are 17 so I assume thats the year.. Thanks
 
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Thanks Artie! Will give it a try when I have the number with me and access to comp..
 
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It used to be the 1st and the 5th digits of the serial, at least my '02 Faded V had that sequence. I know it wasn't always like that and could have very well changed to something else since I had mine....
If its a new 2017 guitar, then it should be 1 and a 7 at the fifth position, not the 1st and 2nd like you thought, even though that seems obvious enough to me and others.....does that match up with what you have??
 
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2nd, 3rd, and 4th number are day of the year IIRC so 7 sounds incorrect. :dunno:
 
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