Schecter Guitar Serial Number Decoder

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What year was my G&L produced ?Number

G&L instruments produced since mid-2010 are shipped with a Custom Build Specifications sheet which includes the date the instrument was completed.

There are also dates labeled on the neck heel and inside of the body. These will give you an approximate idea of when the instrument was completed, typically within one to two weeks of the latter of the two dates shown.

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. 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).

From the early 1980s to early 1997, serial numbers were typically stamped into a neck plate. The serial numbers for guitars began with “G0” (G zero) and basses began with “B0” (B zero). However, in rare instances there are guitars which began with “B0” and basses which began with “G0” on neck plates as the factory may have run out of the appropriate plates.

Some early guitars and basses had serial numbers stamped into the bridge plates. These are usually from 1980 to about 1982.

From early 1997 to about mid-1998, serial numbers for guitars and basses began with “CL” and were applied as a decal to the back of the headstock.

From mid-1998 on, the serial numbers for guitars and basses began with “CLF”.

If you believe your G&L was made between 1980 and 1992, you may also reference the Chronology & Dating page. There is some information about later chronology on this page as well.


Where can I find a dealer for G&L instruments ?

See our listings of US Dealers and International Distributors.

What options are available on G&L instruments ?

Your G&L dealer will be able to show you the current options and retail pricing that are available for the instruments. You may also reference the Guitar Options and Bass Options pages.

I need a part for my G&L. Where can I get it ?

In the US, please visit our online store or contact your local G&L dealer. Outside the US, please contact your national distributor.

I lost the the User's Manual which came with my G&L made in the 1980s to early 1990s. Where can I get a copy ?
Original printed versions are no longer availble, but you can download a PDF version.

Please note that models since the late 1980s, particularly 4-bolt guitars and 6-bolt basses, do not come with owner’s manuals. The manual for earlier models covers how to adjust the micro-tilt neck feature no longer used on 4-bolt and 6-bolt models. Other aspects of the manual, such as pickup height adjustment, generally apply to newer models.


Where can I find technical schematics and wiring diagrams for G&L instruments ?

Please visit our Support page.


Where can I discuss G&L instruments with other G&L instrument owners?

For a guitar focused forum, please visit the Guitars by Leo enthusiast site at www.guitarsbyleo.com. For G&L bass fans, please visit the G&L Bass Support Forum at www.bassesbyleo.com
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Fromthe official Ovation Web Site

THREEDIGIT SERIES

THREE DIGIT SERIES
(Numberrange)

YEAR MADE

Comment
006-3191966Threedigits in red ink
320-9991967(Feb-Nov)NewHartford; three digits in redink
1000-1967(Nov)-1968 (July) Fourdigits in black ink, noletter prefix
10000-1970(Feb)-1972 (May) Fivedigits, no letter prefix
A+3Digits1968(July-Nov)
B+3Digits1968(Nov)-1969 (Feb)
B+5Digits1974-1979Magnumsolid body basses
C+3Digits1969(Feb-Sept)
D+3Digits1969(Sept)-1970 (Feb)
E+4Digits1973(Jan)-1975 (Feb) Solidbodies
E+5Digits1975(Feb)-1980Solidbodies
E+6Digits1980(late)-1981SomeUK IIs (does not reflectproduction)
F,Gprefix1968(July)-1970 (Feb)
H,I,J,Lprefix1970-1973ElectricStorm Series

FourDigit Series
Schecter
Firstdigit is always 1
Seconddigit is type of guitar:
1Acoustic roundbacks (also semi-hollowbody electrics)
2Solidbody and semi-hollowbody electrics
3Ultra acoustics
4Solidbody
5Acoustic electric cutaway Adamas and II/Elite/Ultra electric
6Acoustic electric roundbacks
7Deep
8Shallow
Thirddigit denotes bowl depth on acoustic andacoustic electrics:
1Standard bowl, 5 13/16' deep
2Artist bowl, 5 1/8' deep
3Elite/Matrix electric deep bowl
4Matrix shallow bowl
5Custom Balladeer, Legend, Legend 12, Custom Legend 12, Anniversary
6Cutaway electric, deep bowl
7Cutaway electric, shallow bowl
8Adamas, 6 1/16' deep
Fourthdigit denotes mode, for the first eightacoustic models:
1Balladeer
2Deluxe Baladeer
3Classic
4Josh White
5 12-String
6Contemporary Folk Classic
7Glen Campbell Artist Balladeer
8 Glen Campbell12-String
Colorcode follows hyphen after model number:
(Please, follow this link)

Ovation & Adamas Colors Chart

Schecter Guitar Serial Number Decoder Lookup


SIXDIGIT SERIES
1971-Present(ExceptAdamas)


YEAR MADE
000001-0070001972(May-Dec)
020001-0390001974
039001-0670001975
067001-0860001976
086001-1030001977(Jan-Sept)
103001-1260001977(Sept)-1978 (Apr)
126001-1570001978(Apr-Dec)
157001-2030001979
211011-2149331980
214934-2636331981
263634-2914561982
291457-3026691983
302670-3033191984ElitesOnly
315001-3391871984BalladeersOnly
303320-3560001985-1986
357000-3679991987
368000-3821061988
382107-3929001989
403760-4204001990
421000-4306801990
400001-4036761991
430681-4460001991
402700-4060001992
446001-4578101992
457811-4707691993
470770-4844001994
484401-5014701995
501471-5186891996
518690-5283681997
528369-5368261998
536827-5458901999
545891-5559792000
555980-5644782001
564479-5718832002
571884-5796542003
579655-5929192004
592920-6014502005
601451-6095662006
609567-6184942007
618495-6202632008
620264-6212092009
621210-6219812010
621982-6221472011
622148-6224192012
622420-6225392013

ADAMASSERIES
Seriesstarts with 0077 in September 1977

Schecter Serial Number Lookup


ADAMAS SERIES
(Numberrange)


YEAR MADE
0077-00991977
0100-06081978
0609-10581979
1059-16701980
1671-26681981
2669-32421982
3243-38591983
3860-41091984
4110-42511985
4252-42831986
4284-44271987
4428-46961988
4697-49741989
4975-55411990
5542-62781991
6279-70881992
7089-81591993
8160-97781994
9779-112131995
11214-124481996
12449-130201997
13021-146231998
14624-161361999
16137-173932000
17394-189612001
18962-200402002
20041-208022003
20803-210852004
21086-215142005
21515-222112006
22212-225222007
22523-228782008
22879-231552009
23156-234022010
23403-235912011
23592-237632012
23764-238452013

Schecter Guitar Serial Number Decode






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