How to read the serial number

  • 12 - The first number indicates how many strings it has. In the example on the right, it's a 12 string.

  • 6- Is the year it was made. In this case 1966.

  • 1032 - The remaining numbers indicate which number guitar it was based on the number made. This is guitar number 1,032.

Third #

First #

6 string
or
12 string

last digit of the year it was manufactured (most likely a 5 or 6)

Second #

number made

Pictured example: