![]() Serial numbers for solid bodies seems to start from 98 onwards: it seems that until 97, Terada was only manufacturing semi-acoustic Epis. it should be YMMPPP format and mine is YYMMPPPP the neck plate serial number and headstock are 'period correct'Īccording to this WIKI, I figured that the MIJ Epis meant for export didn't have the 'open book' headstock, so that might explain also the 3 hole TRC, but the serial number does not really work: Terada Gakki was indeed manufacturing Epi LP Special in 97 Newbie on the gibson forum, i just purchased a MIJ Epiphone Les Paul Special, with the following serial number(on neck plate): J97062022Īccording to the seller, it should be a MIJ Terada from June 97 I am not familiar with the guitar dating and ID methods so I just like to double check with the specialists here if: example 08121520333 was made in December 2008, factory 15, 2 unknown significance, 0333 unit producedįACTORY NUMBER CODES - for some models starting in 2008, if serial # begins w/numbersġ1 = MIC sticker on a '08 Masterbuilt 500ġ2 = DeaWon or Unsung (China - uncertainty remains as to which factory)ġ7 = China - factory unknown MIC sticker on a J160Eġ8 = China - factory unknown found on one 2009 model bassĢ0 = DaeWon or Unsung (China - uncertainty remains as to which factory) RRRRR = remaining digits = ranking number ![]() where made - the factory code #s identified so far are shown in red print below ![]() MM = second two digits = month of manufatureįF = third two digits = factory i.d. ![]() YY = first two digits = year of manufacture Based on what is reported so far, it appears that the serial code may be: YYMMFFRRRRR - new model codes, no letter prefixīeginning 2008-09 models are appearing w/o a letter prefix to i.d. I just picked up a LH Sheraton for $300 with case. ![]()
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