![]() ![]() That would make the first guitar of 1974 to have been numbered 74000, followed by 74001, 74002, 74003, etc. Rich in 1974, a system of serial number coding began using a 5-digit code (XXYYY) with the first 2 digits indicating the year and the last 3 indicating the production number. Very early models still used the S prefix and some also used R or R9.When distribution came back to B.C. They kept the same format, so the decade is determined by the style of neck plate. ![]() YYPPPP(P) Example: 902703 2,703rd semi-hollow guitar made in 1990. YYMMPPPP SYYMMPPPP Example: 90080084 84th guitar made in August of 1990 Another format found around this time (possibly only for international models): 1991 SAT-650 serial Sl YYPPPPP. ![]() It is commonly found on Mastercaster Series models, among others.īeing a sticker, many are ripped off or wear off over the years.Īs 1990 approached, the use of one digit for the year presented the issue of repeat serial numbers.Īround this time, the serial numbers became a bit unpredictable, as they were figuring out a new system. Samick branded models did not start using serials until around 1987.Īlso, the Indonesian factory did not use serials from its opening in 1992 until around 2000.Įxample: 880510504 10,504th guitar made in May of 1988 Many guitars made around 1985 have a serial number with the format: 120PPPP or 110PPPP Example: 1201387 The significance of this format is unknown. I used to have a Fullerton MIA strat which was pretty poor and I sold on, but the Korean PE models are excellent guitars. My view is that the Korean Aria Pro guitars are sleepers just as the MIJ ones were in the past. ![]() My understanding is that the serial numbers for Korean Aria Pro 2s follows the same rules as for the Epiphones. I wanna price it so I dont ask too much for it but in my mind it rivals 1000 hollowbodies I have playedheard. Aria Guitars S Serial Numbers For Korean. ![]()
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