The Gibson Serial Number Decoder currently supports 6 formats from 4 Factories. For guitars made prior to 1977 use the extended search function. This new function will try to match the serial number against older formats, details required for an exact match are listed in yellow. For example, for serial number 0236758, the '02' indicates that the guitar was made in 2002; for serial number W10052743, the '10' indicates that the guitar was made in 2010. Schecter began as a parts manufacturer and eventually began making their own complete guitars, so from the late 70s to around 1998, when the Diamond Series was introduced. Apr 05, 2014 The back plate shows the serial number S 1895. I have searched but found no information in all honesty. I would love to know a little more history if anybody could help. Schecter import line) since 1987 so I can't remember if they used the same 'Schecter' logo neck plate as the USA Schecter guitars. 2.0) The Fender serial number decoder currently supports all documented MIA, MIJ, MIM, MIK and MII formats with the exception of Custom Shop, Relic and Reissue instruments.Please note that fender serial numbers tend to overlap by at least a year, and thereby the date of your guitar. Sometimes in old guitars (80s early 90s) first digit is missing when is '0' and the serial is 7 digits total (ex. 3038467, means number 467) - lot of old esp's does not have any serial on the back of the headstock. If you are lucky you can find a serial written on pencil where the body is bolted to the neck (or in the neck also).
Guitars
- 00 Series = 006 Elite (2008), 007 Elite (2008)
- C Series = c-1 Classic, C-1 Tremolo (2006 Only), C-1 Jolly Roger (2005 Only), C-1 30th Anniversary Model (2006 only), C-1 Exotic (2005 - 2006 only), C-1 Custom XXX (2005 only), C-1 E/A (2008), C-1 Elite (2008), C-1 Special (2007), C-1 Stealth, CB-2000 Celloblaster, C-7 Plus (discontinued), C/SH-1 (2007), C/SH-12 (2007 only)
- S Series = S-1 DLX, S-1 30th Anniversary Model (2006 only), S-1 Elite (2008), S-1 Hot Rod, S-1 Scorpion Tribal Doubleneck, S-1 'Bada Bling', S-1 'Black Widow' (2005 only), S-1 'The Devil's Rejects' (2007 only), S-1 'Vampira' (2003 only).
- Hellraiser Series = Avenger Hellraiser FR (available exclusively at Drum City - GuitarLand, Inc.)
- Avenger Series = Avenger 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning' (only made in 2007)
- Banshee Series = Banshee (2007)
- Damien Series = Damien-7
- Gryphon Series = Gryphon Limited Edition (2008), Gryphon-7
- Hellcat Series = Hellcat (2008)
- Hot Rod Series = Hot Rod '39
- Artist Series = Jerry Horton C-1, Jerry Horton Tempest (2007 Only), PT 30th Anniversary Model (2006 only), PT Custom, Synyster Custom (White w/ Gold Stripes, only 100 made), Vengeance Special (2008), Vengeance Standard (Zacky Vengeance signature model, 2007 only)
- PT Series = PT Elite, PT Blackjack
- Aviation Collection = Spitfire-6, S-1 'RAF Spitfire' (2006 only), Tempest 'Midway' (2006 only), PT 'Bottoms Up!' (2006 only), Tempest 'A-10 Warthog' (2007 only), Ultra 'F-117 Stealth' (2007 only), Ultra 'P-51' (2006 only)
- Tempest Series = Tempest 30th Anniversary Model (2006 only), Tempest Deluxe, Tempest 'New Orleans Saints NFL Katrina Relief' (only made in 2005), Traditional 30th Anniversary (2006 only)
- Unknown Series = V-7, A-5X Celloblaster, A-7, SW-3500 (2007), T-1M33
Acoustics
- Acoustic Elite (2008)
- Diamond ACS Acoustic (2008)
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Basses
Schecter Diamond Series Serial Numbers
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- Gryphon (Limited US 'Guitar Center' run)
- Ultrabass , C-4XXX (2005 only)