There were some bolt on USA and Czech models. They did start putting a year # somewhere in them, but they are imports and the year really doesn't matter for their worth. We take advantage of the advanced imported equipments and modern technology to research, develop, and produce China Guitar,five series of products electric. The Korean and Chinese guitar serials for the most part don't give a year or any other indication. There are Czech Republic guitars that will have Hand Crafted in the Czech Republic on the back of the headstock with a serial # (nothing to denote year.)

Vega: Martin bought Vega Banjos in 1970 and moved production to their. In the late 90's (1996 I believe) the serial #'s for the USA models were stamped on the fret board after the last fret. Every Martin guitar made in 1898 and later, there is a serial number inside the. Scenario 3 Determining date of manufacture from other sources. Try making a post on the Dean board - lots of knowledgeable folks.įor the most part - the USA models will have 'Made in the USA' with YY - SERIAL on the back of the headstock. Guitar Identification A Reference Guide to Serial Numbers for Dating Guitars Made By Gibson, Fender, Gretsch, Martin.

Im looking, but Im not finding anything there either.

Vega guitars serial numbers