Gibson Serial | Numbers 6 Digit _top_
| Year | Serial Number Range | Notes | |------|--------------------|-------| | | 000000 – 099999 | Leading zero is part of the number. e.g., 060123 = 1975 | | 1976 | 100000 – 199999 | e.g., 145789 = 1976 | | 1977 | 200000 – 299999 | e.g., 267890 = 1977 |
The first digit is always , 1 , or 2 (sometimes 3 in late 1977), and the number is usually stamped below "MADE IN USA". gibson serial numbers 6 digit
| Feature | 1961–1969 | 1975–1977 | |---------|-----------|------------| | "MADE IN USA" | No | Yes (stamped below serial) | | First digit range | 1–6 | 0,1,2, (3 late) | | Typical font | Small, irregular | Larger, cleaner, often with dot stamp | | Models | SG, ES, Firebird, LP (1968–69) | LP, SG, Explorer, Flying V, Marauder | | Year | Serial Number Range | Notes
