Table Of Contents Where to Find the Serial Number of Your Fender Guitar What Are The Different Formats of Fender Guitar Serial Numbers? Dating Your Fender Guitar with a Four or Five Digit Serial Numbers on the Bridge Plate Fender Broadcaster, Esquire and Telecaster Fender Precision Bass Dating Your Fender Guitar with a Four or Five Digit Neck Plate Number What Is the Date of My Fender Guitar If It Has an L Serial Number? When Was My Fender Guitar Made If It Has a 6-Digit Serial Number & an ‘F’ Logo Underneath? How to Date Your Fender Guitar Using Headstock Serial Numbers What Does It Mea ..read more

The front of the body of a Collings 360st How Accurate are the Blue Book of Guitar Values and Vintage Guitar Price Guide? The Official Vintage Guitar Price Guide If you have been spending time determining the value of your guitar, chances are that you’ve run across the Vintage Guitar Price Guide at least in passing. The Vintage guitar price guide, which is published by Vintage Guitar Magazine and is updated yearly, has been around since 1989. This price guide takes into consideration purchase and sales information from many top guitar dealers around the country and has been a trusted source ..read more

Finding out the year of your Gibson Les Paul guitar can be a very tricky task indeed. That being said, if you are trying to figure out what your guitar is worth, just a one year difference can make an astronomical difference in value! In order to help you ascertain what year your guitar was made, and consequently, what it is worth, I have written up a comprehensive guide to dating your Gibson Les Paul guitar. While serial numbers and features can be an effective way to date your guitar, the best way to get the date of your guitar is to contact a vintage guitar expert! Lucky for you, I’m just ..read more

Where to Find your Martin Guitar Model and Serial Number Lucky for you, Martin guitar serial numbers and models are relatively easy to find. They are always located inside the instrument either on a label, or stamped into the wood of the neck block, which is inside of the guitar where the neck joins the body (see photo below) The model number is stamped above the serial number. In the case of the photo below, this is a Martin 00-18 with a serial number of 125674. Using the Serial Number to Find the Year of Your Martin Guitar Once again, lucky for us, Martin kept very good records of their s ..read more

Decoding Gibson Serial Numbers Through the Years Gibson used several different methods of serialization to date their instruments. The methods of serialization varied over the years and are detailed in this serial number guide. While serial numbers & factory order numbers are not the most foolproof way to date a Gibson guitar, they can often be fairly accurate, especially on later model instruments. If you need help dating, appraising or selling a vintage Gibson, please don’t hesitate to contact me! How to Read Gibson Factory Order Numbers While not every vintage Gibson guitar has a seria ..read more

Ascertaining the date of your Fender guitar is imperative if you want to find out what its value is! Additionally, it can be fun to decipher the serial number of your prized instrument to find out what year it was made, even if you have no intention of selling it. In order to help you date your Fender guitar, I have compiled a comprehensive list of Fender Serial numbers, and how to decipher them. Keep in mind that Fender serial numbers are not necessarily the most accurate way to date your Fender guitar. That being said, they are a good starting point. As always, I’m happy to help and am just ..read more

How To Determine The Worth Of a Vintage Guitar Vintage guitars possess a timeless appeal and hold significant value for both musicians and collectors. Their rich history, craftsmanship, and unique characteristics make them highly sought-after instruments. However, determining the value of a vintage guitar involves considering various factors that influence its market worth. In this blog post, we will explore five key factors that significantly impact the value of a vintage guitar. By understanding these factors and consulting with a USA guitar appraiser, you’ll be better equipped to assess the ..read more

The Definitive Guide To Gretsch Serial Numbers Gretsch is widely known as one of the most popular original guitar manufacturers in the United States. Many people own a vintage guitar without having any idea of its history of value. When it comes to determining the worth of your Gretsch guitar or finding a deal, half the battle is finding an accurate date of manufacture. This guide from your USA guitar buyer can help you identify the date of manufacture by locating and understanding the serial number. How To Find The Serial Number On Your Gretsch Guitar If you want to find the serial number on ..read more

Authenticating Your Gibson Guitar Using Serial Numbers If you’ve got a vintage Gibson guitar, you should be aware of how the year it was produced impacts its value. Newer Gibsons are popular, but they only account for some guitars that have hit the market over the years. One of the best and most reliable ways to authenticate your Gibson date is by knowing how to recognize the exact serial numbers. But how can we do that? Consider these tips from a trusted USA guitar buyer. How To Date A Gibson Guitar 1975 to 1977, the serial number was normally printed on a decal attached to the From headstoc ..read more

What Is The Real Value Of Your Martin Guitar? One of the first steps in selling a guitar is determining its value. The last thing you want to do is price your guitar too low, or have someone offer you less than they think it’s worth.  At the same time, you want to avoid pricing yourself out of the market and ending up being unable to sell your guitar. So, what’s the best way to determine the value of this precious instrument? That’s what we’ll mention today in this article.  Here are some tips to help you determine the value of your old Martin acoustic guitar – so that you can find o ..read more