squidge Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 # Does anyone know how to find the age of your guitar by merely dismantling it? Because i don't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattia Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 # Does anyone know how to find the age of your guitar by merely dismantling it? Because i don't! ← Uh...depends on the guitar, really. Plenty of vintage guitar buffs out there with the requisite knowledge, although a model and serial number (if present) should go a long way in helping date a guitar. Dismantling it may or may not provide clues/evidence as to its date and/or authenticity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Just cut it in half and count the rings! Got a particular brand name, model and serial number in mind? I'm up for a challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclej Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 fender guitars, if original, have the date printed on the end of the neck heel. on a lot of guitars you can date the pots..again, if they're original. for others do a google search "dating (name) guitars". many of the manufacturers have dating info on their home sites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 A lot of guitars have inspection stickers either under the pickguard (Fender) or under the control cavity cover with the dates written on them. Check those places and check the serial on the manufacturers' website before you do any unnecessary disassembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr3Va1L Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Just cut it in half and count the rings! ← Exactly what i was thinking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stolb3rg Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 I tok a look under the pickguard of my 2004 American Deluxe Strat. Anniv. model and in the silver tape "ever" was carved with a pen or something. not near the pickups but just randomly there... Now why would that be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 I tok a look under the pickguard of my 2004 American Deluxe Strat. Anniv. model and in the silver tape "ever" was carved with a pen or something. not near the pickups but just randomly there... Now why would that be? ← Because there are several other pickguards out there with the words: "Manny and Lily for" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digideus Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 OK, I took my 1959 Les Paul and cut it half. It doesnt have rings. Did I cut it the wrong way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclej Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 I tok a look under the pickguard of my 2004 American Deluxe Strat. Anniv. model and in the silver tape "ever" was carved with a pen or something. not near the pickups but just randomly there... Now why would that be? ← Because there are several other pickguards out there with the words: "Manny and Lily for" ? ← lol..nearly made me choke on my salad with that one.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeiscosRock Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 I recently read the article everyone who wants to know everything about Fender guitar finishing should read, and found out how to estimate how old a genuine Fender is If I remember correctly, there will be 3-4 visible nail holes in the face of Strats and Teles that are pre '69 Fender, under the pickguard. This is from nailing in nails to us to hold the body up off the spraying table whilst finishing, and to dry, then removing the nails once the finish is fully cured. Also, On Fenders, the serial number is key. 70's guitars will begin with the letter "S", 80's (like my Tele) have the letter "E", and likewise with 90's and "N". Not sure what the new letter is though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 The letter for 2000-up is Z for American, MZ for Mexican. The Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Indonesian ones are all different, and I have no idea what they are. I'm sure it's not hard to find out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeiscosRock Posted August 20, 2005 Report Share Posted August 20, 2005 The letter for 2000-up is Z for American, MZ for Mexican. The Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Indonesian ones are all different, and I have no idea what they are. I'm sure it's not hard to find out. ← Sort of a strange choice of letter... but to each his own I suppose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sepultura999 Posted August 20, 2005 Report Share Posted August 20, 2005 Does anyone know how to find the age of your guitar by merely dismantling it You don't have to dismantle anything. I'm guessing your guitar is electric and possibly, mid 20th century to current 21st century Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeiscosRock Posted August 20, 2005 Report Share Posted August 20, 2005 Does anyone know how to find the age of your guitar by merely dismantling it You don't have to dismantle anything. I'm guessing your guitar is electric and possibly, mid 20th century to current 21st century ← Oh my god! He's a genious! Date my guitar please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.