How old is my gear? Where did it come from?

Carvin Serial Number Info. Between 1964 and 1970 Carvin guitars do not have a serial number. The first guitar to have a serial number was #5000 and it was issued in 1970. Carvin guitars serial numbers first appeared on the end of the fretboard and are now located on the neck plate. Archtop guitars have a four- or five- digit serial number with configuration. Carvin suggests dating your guitar by certain features rather than the serial number. A serial number decoder on their website, and read ers are encouraged to use.

Whether you inherited your instrument or bought it at a swap meet, you're probably curious about its provenance. Most gear has a serial number, either printed on a label inside it or stamped into the headstock or neck plate. Use our dating guides below to figure out when your instrument was made and where it came from. If you don't see the brand you're looking for, let us know what you're looking for in the comments at the bottom.

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