How can I tell if my Epiphone serial number is real?

Epiphone stamps a serial number on each guitar, which after decryption can tell you where and when it was built. Locate the serial number on the headstock of the guitar. With Semi-Hollow models on the label inside the top f-hole and with acoustic guitars on the label inside the sound hole.

How do I know which Epiphone Les Paul I have?

Typically all Epiphones (and Gibsons as well) only have the name on the top of the headstock….The best way to determine the model is to look at the appointments on the guitar.

In case of Studios, usually you will see no binding on the neck or body.
Standards have trapazoid inlays and binding on the neck and body.

Are all Epiphone guitars made in China?

In 2004, Gibson opened a factory in Qingdao, China, which manufactures Epiphone guitars. With few exceptions, Epiphones are now built only in the Qingdao factory.

How much is an Epiphone Les Paul worth?

You’ll find some of the cheapest Epiphone options for beginners start out around $150. Many models sit in the midrange, costing a few hundred dollars. More delicately crafted, limited edition, and signature models, near $1000—but you can be sure they’re worth it.

Where are Epiphone Les Paul Customs made?

Epiphone Guitars are made in Gibson’s own factory in Asia. Because Gibson owns the Epiphone factory overseas and doesn’t use contract manufacturers, you can be sure that your Epiphone Les Paul is made to the exacting standards of the Gibson Company.

How can I tell what year my Les Paul was made?

Gibson used 5 or 6 digit ink stamped serial numbers on Les Paul guitars from 1952 until 1960. The first digit of this style serial number indicates the last digit of the year it was manufactured. For example, this Les Paul’s serial number is “7_6227” so it was made in 1957.

How do you read a Les Paul serial number?

The 1st digit indicates the year of manufacture for the 4 & 5 digit serial numbers, these were used from 1989-1999. The 1st and 2nd indicate the year of manufacture for the 6 digit serial numbers which we’ve been using since 2000.

Which Epiphone guitars are made in Japan?

4.1 ES-335 Dot.
4.2 ES-335 Block (Japan)
4.3 Casino (Matsumoku, Japan)
4.4 Riviera (Matsumoku, Japan)
4.5 Riviera II.
4.6 Sheraton (Matsumoku, Japan)
4.7 Sheraton (Terada, Japan)
4.8 Emperor-C.

What’s the serial number on a Gibson Ace signature Les Paul?

Note: The discontinued Gibson USA Ace Frehley Signature Les Paul has a standard 8 digit serial number. Limited edition of 50. Numbered in sequence as “AS xxxx” Limited edition of 114. Numbered in sequence as “DB xxx” Limited edition of 250. Numbered in sequence as “GR xxx” Limited edition of 250. Numbered in sequence as “13xxx”

Are there vintage serial numbers for Epiphone guitars?

Vintage numbers from 1932 to 1970 are supported. Serial numbers from 70′ and 80’s era Epiphone guitars made in Japan are not supported. The reason for this is that there is no reliable documentation from this time period. This Module has been updated to work with the newer serial number formats.

What is the serial number for Peerless Epiphone?

Example: R01B0123 = Peerless Korea / 2001 / February / unit 0123. For Epiphone serial numbers that begin with a letter (s), this list identifies the factory & country where produced:

Is there a serial number for the Aria Epiphone?

The Aria Epiphone Japan models that were made by Matsumoku from the early 1970s and ending before 1987 do not have a reliable serial numbering system but can be approximately dated using their Epiphone label colours.