The first two numerical digits of the serial number (found on the back of the headstock) will tell you what year the instrument was made. For example, for serial number 0236758, the '02' indicates that the guitar was made in 2002; for serial number W10052743, the '10' indicates that the guitar was made in 2010.
What year was my G&L produced ?G&L instruments produced since mid-2010 are shipped with a Custom Build Specifications sheet which includes the date the instrument was completed.
Dec 21, 2016 Yeah, that's a Dallas Schecter. The Axxxx serial number, Schaller parts, and the date. I have one from Jan '84 that is just a killer guitar. It was clearly a custom instrument, with a really intense factory paint job. Body is alder HSH, neck is probably Van Nuys if I go by the feel and setup (best neck of any electric guitar I've ever owned). 5 DIGITS punched in the bolt plate (for the bolt on versions). NOTE: Follow this reference may not be accurate because probably they printed a certain number of plates and then put on guitars in a random manner, without noticing consecutive numeration. This is the reason why we can easilu find guitars with the bolt plate referring to a year or two before or after respect the serial printed on.
There are also dates labeled on the neck heel and inside of the body. These will give you an approximate idea of when the instrument was completed, typically within one to two weeks of the latter of the two dates shown.
From the early 1980s to early 1997, serial numbers were typically stamped into a neck plate. The serial numbers for guitars began with 'G0' (G zero) and basses began with 'B0' (B zero). However, in rare instances there are guitars which began with 'B0' and basses which began with 'G0' on neck plates as the factory may have run out of the appropriate plates.
Beretta tomcat cracked frame fix. Some early guitars and basses had serial numbers stamped into the bridge plates. These are usually from 1980 to about 1982.
From early 1997 to about mid-1998, serial numbers for guitars and basses began with 'CL' and were applied as a decal to the back of the headstock.
From mid-1998 on, the serial numbers for guitars and basses began with 'CLF'.
If you believe your G&L was made between 1980 and 1992, you may also reference the Chronology & Dating page. There is some information about later chronology on this page as well.
Schecter Guitar Serial Number Decoder Idm
Where can I find a dealer for G&L instruments ?See our listings of US Dealers and International Distributors.
What options are available on G&L instruments ?
Your G&L dealer will be able to show you the current options and retail pricing that are available for the instruments. You may also reference the Guitar Options and Bass Options pages.
I need a part for my G&L. Where can I get it ?
In the US, please visit our online store or contact your local G&L dealer. Outside the US, please contact your national distributor.
Schecter Guitar Serial Number Decoder Lookup
Schecter Serial Identifier
I lost the the User's Manual which came with my G&L made in the 1980s to early 1990s. Where can I get a copy ?
Original printed versions are no longer availble, but you can download a PDF version.
Please note that models since the late 1980s, particularly 4-bolt guitars and 6-bolt basses, do not come with owner's manuals. The manual for earlier models covers how to adjust the micro-tilt neck feature no longer used on 4-bolt and 6-bolt models. Other aspects of the manual, such as pickup height adjustment, generally apply to newer models.
Schecter Guitar Serial Number Decoder Engine
Where can I find technical schematics and wiring diagrams for G&L instruments ?Please visit our Support page.
Where can I discuss G&L instruments with other G&L instrument owners?
For a guitar focused forum, please visit the Guitars by Leo enthusiast site at www.guitarsbyleo.com. For G&L bass fans, please visit the G&L Bass Support Forum at www.bassesbyleo.com
Datez votreOvation
Fromthe official Ovation Web Site
THREEDIGIT SERIES
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FourDigit Series
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SIXDIGIT SERIES
1971-Present(ExceptAdamas)
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ADAMASSERIES
Seriesstarts with 0077 in September 1977
From the early 1980s to early 1997, serial numbers were typically stamped into a neck plate. The serial numbers for guitars began with 'G0' (G zero) and basses began with 'B0' (B zero). However, in rare instances there are guitars which began with 'B0' and basses which began with 'G0' on neck plates as the factory may have run out of the appropriate plates.
Beretta tomcat cracked frame fix. Some early guitars and basses had serial numbers stamped into the bridge plates. These are usually from 1980 to about 1982.
From early 1997 to about mid-1998, serial numbers for guitars and basses began with 'CL' and were applied as a decal to the back of the headstock.
From mid-1998 on, the serial numbers for guitars and basses began with 'CLF'.
If you believe your G&L was made between 1980 and 1992, you may also reference the Chronology & Dating page. There is some information about later chronology on this page as well.
Schecter Guitar Serial Number Decoder Idm
Where can I find a dealer for G&L instruments ?See our listings of US Dealers and International Distributors.
What options are available on G&L instruments ?
Your G&L dealer will be able to show you the current options and retail pricing that are available for the instruments. You may also reference the Guitar Options and Bass Options pages.
I need a part for my G&L. Where can I get it ?
In the US, please visit our online store or contact your local G&L dealer. Outside the US, please contact your national distributor.
Schecter Guitar Serial Number Decoder Lookup
Schecter Serial Identifier
I lost the the User's Manual which came with my G&L made in the 1980s to early 1990s. Where can I get a copy ?
Original printed versions are no longer availble, but you can download a PDF version.
Please note that models since the late 1980s, particularly 4-bolt guitars and 6-bolt basses, do not come with owner's manuals. The manual for earlier models covers how to adjust the micro-tilt neck feature no longer used on 4-bolt and 6-bolt models. Other aspects of the manual, such as pickup height adjustment, generally apply to newer models.
Schecter Guitar Serial Number Decoder Engine
Where can I find technical schematics and wiring diagrams for G&L instruments ?Please visit our Support page.
Where can I discuss G&L instruments with other G&L instrument owners?
For a guitar focused forum, please visit the Guitars by Leo enthusiast site at www.guitarsbyleo.com. For G&L bass fans, please visit the G&L Bass Support Forum at www.bassesbyleo.com
Datez votreOvation
Fromthe official Ovation Web Site
THREEDIGIT SERIES
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FourDigit Series
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SIXDIGIT SERIES
1971-Present(ExceptAdamas)
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ADAMASSERIES
Seriesstarts with 0077 in September 1977
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