


You can also try contacting Gibson customer service or a guitar dealer or expert for assistance. There are several online resources that can help you with this, such as the Gibson Serial Number Decoder or the Blue Book of Electric Guitars.

Research the model and manufacturing date: You can use the serial number to research the model and manufacturing date of the guitar.It may also be printed on the inside of the guitar body. Find the serial number on the guitar: The serial number is usually located on the back of the headstock or on the neck plate of the guitar.*Any issues using the search bar below, let us know here.To look up a Gibson guitar serial number, you will need to find the serial number on the guitar and then use it to research the model and manufacturing date of the guitar. *Do not enter the first digit if it starts with a 0. Please use model number to identify your date. In the event you are presented with multiple dates your serial number may be a duplicate. The first line of numbers is your model number.

If your serial number has 2 lines of numbers please enter only the bottom row to the lookup form below. Your guitar's serial number is found inside the sound hole and up sharply towards the neck block (see example on the right).įirst generation 03 Series serial numbers may also be ink stamped on a white label. If you wish to know more about your guitar, please include a photo and any specific questions you may have through Customer Service. Up to 1977 there was just a label inside the guitar with the last two digits of the year in the bottom right hand corner (see example on the right). If you would like specs on your guitar please view our Product pages by looking up your model number. Please use the search bar at the bottom of this page to lookup your guitar's manufacture date.
