I'd say about 1948. Mine has almost the same number and I traced it back to that period.
You can see the serial number on a Gibson, on the inside of the guitar.
Sapele timber is typically classified as J40 in the Janka hardness scale, which indicates it has a medium hardness compared to other hardwoods. J40 corresponds to a hardness rating of approximately 1,500 to 1,800 lbf, while J50 includes harder species above that range. Therefore, sapele does not fit into the J50 category.
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A Gibson's serial number is on the back of the headstock.
Josh Gibson died of a stroke at age 35.
The Gibson A2 mandolin with serial number 56370 was manufactured in 1922. Gibson's serial numbers from that era can often be traced to specific years, and records indicate that this number falls within that production period. For precise dating, consulting vintage instrument references or Gibson's official records can provide additional context.
Josh Gibson died of a stroke at age 35.
well the serial number isn't there that you've got so my advice send Gibson an email and see what they say. They respond very quickly.
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The SERIAL NUMBER of a GIBSON Model D is stamped into the top of the frame rail, directly beside the engine mount on the left-hand side of the tractor.
The Gibson J200 with the serial number 70659081 was manufactured in 1970. Gibson typically uses a six-digit serial number system starting in the 1970s, where the first two digits indicate the year of production. In this case, "70" corresponds to 1970.