On newer models you could actually stop by Gibson and they can read the RF ID tag under the fretboard to verify it's authenticity. Facebook·The Gibson Les Paul
To verify your guitar, you must first identify which era it belongs to based on the format of the number. gibson serial number verification
If you're checking a used guitar, you can use the official Gibson Serial Number Lookup or contact Gibson Support directly for a manual check. On newer models you could actually stop by
For a few years, Gibson actually simplified things by making the first two digits the year (e.g., 14 xxxxxxx for 2014), but they eventually went back to their more complex traditional system in 2019 . For a few years, Gibson actually simplified things
A serial number 9 020 1 532 means the guitar was made on the 20th day of 1991. Identifying Vintage and Special Eras
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