Aging My Epi With It's Serial #

[rockon1202]

I've got an old Epiphone dreadnaught that's probably at least 20 years old, but I'd actually like to find out how old specifically and where it was manufactured as well. Where would I need to look to run a check on the serial number?

[rockon1202]

Anybody?

[Grueller]

call elderly music and ask for Frog

[54merk]

You have an Asian made Epiphone. These were manufactured by various manufacturers in different countries, hence it is extremely difficult to determine when it was made. It does not make a whole lot of difference anyway since it's not a collectible instrument, other than to satisfy your curiosity.

[slider]

what is the serial number and model number. I bet I can find the date.

[rockon1202]

 

Originally posted by slider what is the serial number and model number. I bet I can find the date.

 

 

 

 

The model number is FT-150, and the SN is 163587.

[slider]

thanks for the numbers. I checked my sources and have been unable to find the Model FT 150.

it's possible your guitar is from the sixties. it's a wild stab.

sorry.

[54merk]

You can try the Epiphone forum. You'll need to register first.

 

http://www.gibson.com/products/epiphone/forum/toast.asp?sub=showsearch&action=posts

 

 

The model is a Flat Top 150 which I am fairly certain is a Japanese guitar with a bolt on neck made between '71 and '81. That's the best I can figure out.

 

The info. below is taken from the Vintage Guitar Guy, a very useful site.

 

http://www.provide.net/~cfh/epiphone.html

 

 

1971 to 1981 Japanese Model Numbers

Note: not interested in these model. Information here for completeness. Model number listed on a blue label with a Kalamazoo address, but usually say "Made in Japan" at the bottom edge of the label.

 

Number Prefix Model

------ ------ -----

20 EC Mahogany Classical

22 EC Mahogany Classical

23 EC Mahogany Classical

24 EC Rosewood Classical

25 EC Rosewood Classical

120 FT Dreadnoght Flattop (introduced 1979)

130 FT Mahogany Dreadnought Flattop

132 FT Mahogany Dreadnought Flattop

134 FT Mahogany Dreadnought Flattop

135 FT Rosewood Dreadnought Flattop

140 FT Dreadnought Flattop (introduced 1979)

145 FT Mahogany Jumbo Flattop

147 FT Mahogany Jumbo Flattop

150 FT Rosewood Jumbo Flattop

155 FT Ash Jumbo Flattop

160 FT 12 string Mahogany Flattop

165 FT 12 string Rosewood Flattop

250 EA Electric Acoustic, double cutaway, 2 PUs

270 ET Solidbody Electric

275 ET Solidbody Electric

278 ET Solidbody Electric

[rockon1202]

Thanks for the info...I found some of the same stuff...1971-81 period...I'm just curious as to old it actually is, but this is progress anyway.