#Pre gibson tobias serial numbers serial numbers#

Gibson USA 2014 to present These serial numbers cannot be dated to a specific day of the year. The 1st and 2nd indicate the year of manufacture for the 6 digit serial numbers which weve been using since 2000.Įxamples - (4 digit number beginning with 9 used only in 1989) 0 xxxx 1990 9 xxxx 1999 00xxxx 2000 05xxxx 2005 Note For Les Paul Classics made in 2007 and later, MADE IN USA was added to the back of the headstock. The 1st digit indicates the year of manufacture for the 4 5 digit serial numbers, these were used from 1989-1999. There should be a space after the 1st digit with the 4 and 5 digit serial numbers, and no space with the 6 digit numbers.

#Pre gibson tobias serial numbers serial number#

There are always exceptions to these rules, the two listed below are worth noting: Les Paul Classic 1989-2014: This model features an ink stamped serial number with no MADE IN USA (just as we used on the original 1952-1960 Les Pauls). The first 5 numbers remain the same, the last 3 numbers will remain the same. The sixth number is now a batch number- batch 0 starts at the beginning of the day, and once we stamp 699, the batch number will change to 1. NOTE - Gibson USA goes to a 9 digit serial number in early July 2005. 3, 1985, in Nashville and was the 1st instrument stamped that day. Ranking numbers for Bozeman start each day at 001 and the electrics may start as low as the 300s.Įxamples: 70108276 means the instrument was produced on Jan. Since 1989, all Gibson acoustics are built in Bozeman, MT and all Gibson electrics are built in Nashville or Memphis. Ranking numbers 500-999 continued to indicate Nashville production through 1989. Prior to 1984 when the Kalamazoo, MI factory was closed, the numbers 001-499 indicated Kalamazoo production. The pattern is as follows: YDDDYRRR YY is the production year DDD is the day of the year RRR is the factory rankingplant designation number. The serial number will be an 8 digit number impressed into the back of the headstock with MADE IN USA below. Pre Gibson Tobias S Serial Numbers UsedĬorrections and additions to this section will be made as necessary.The new Tobias bass is guaranteed against defects in parts or workmanship for the life of the original retail purchaser, subject to the limitations contained in this warranty. If at any time this Tobias bass malfunctions as a result of faults materials or workmanship, Tobias will repair the defect(s) or replace the instrument, as it deems appropriate at its sole discretion. Tobias reserves the right to use materials regularly utilized at the time of the repair in the event that original materials are no longer available. If replacement of your bass is deemed appropriate by our staff, Tobias will replace the bass with one of the same or most similar style of a value not in excess of the original purchase price of your bass. The warranty covers the cost of both labor and materials on any repair deemed necessary by our Customer Service Representative for the original purchaser for two years after the original purchase. In the unlikely event that your bass is destroyed lost or damaged beyond repair, while in the possession of Tobias for repair, Tobias will replace the bass with one of the same or most similar style of a value not in excess of the original purchase price of your bass.

Any insurance covering the bass, including but not limited to collector’s value insurance, must be carried by owner at owner’s expense. If you have any question or comments please call us at 1-800-4GIBSON. THIS WARRANTY IS EXTENDED TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER ONLY AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS.

#Pre gibson tobias serial numbers registration#

IN ORDER TO VALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY, AND AS A CONDITION PRECEDENT TO WARRANTY COVERAGE HEREUNDER, YOU MUST RETURN YOUR WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD, OR REGISTER ONLINE, WITHIN FIFTEEN (15) DAYS FOLLOWING THE ORIGINAL DATE OF PURCHASE. #PRE GIBSON TOBIAS SERIAL NUMBER#Īny bass that has been altered or modified in any way or upon which the serial number has been tampered with or altered.This Warranty Is Subject To The Following Limitations YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE OR SALES RECEIPT MUST ACCOMPANY ALL REQUESTS FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE. Any bass whose warranty card has been altered or upon which false information has been given.