Tony Iommi SG Numbered in sequence as “TI xxx” Zakk Wylde Les Paul Bullseye and the rare “Rough Top” version numbered in sequence as “ZW xxx” Camo version numbered in sequence as “ZPW xxx” Gibson Banjos 1988 to present. There are scratches and dents, and the paint is peeling off at the bottom of the body top. Related. The crack does NOT affect function or sound in any way however. This model is a direct line of Gibson, and an illustration of a hummingbird is drawn on the pickguard. Note: The discontinued Epiphone Slash Les Paul made has a standard Epiphone serial number. The reason for this is that there is no reliable documentation from this time period. By: Eric Hadap Updated September 15, 2017. This archive has been uploaded to provide continuous access to the information previously contained in the Unofficial Epiphone Guitars Wiki. Potmeters: Factory Order Numbers (FON) with a letter from 1935 to 1941 The FON consists a batch number of usually four digits, followed by a one letter (sometimes prefixed by a space) followed by one or two digits (ranking). How to Find the Value of an Epiphone Guitar. I do not see a city of mfg code in the serial number. I have a buddy of mine that picked up a Epiphone Hummingbird acoustic guitar. Epiphone / HUMMINGBIRD HS. This is an acoustic guitar model that does not have a pickup. These pages are a modified siterip of the 2016 Unofficial Epiphone Wiki and are no longer able to be updated. Serial numbers from 70' and 80's era Epiphone guitars made in Japan are not supported. I recently bought a Hummingbird acoustic (natural) second hand. Condition: This Epiphone Hummingbird/HS looks like its in good shape! Email . The newer models I … My guitar was made in China, and if the information I found out about more recent serial numbers is correct then it was probably made in 2008 at the Qindao factory. There is one crack in the top of the guitar (see pic). Vintage numbers from 1932 to 1970 are supported. Post . Hi there, This is my first post. Share . It is one with outstanding looks. 2009 Eric Hadap . 'F' doesn't refer to 'Fine, Korea' - nor to 'Fuji-gen, Japan' - New "F" models are made in China. This newest serial number system used by Epiphone is not yet completely deciphered. The Epiphone serial number decoder currently supports 12 serial number formats from 25 factories. The performance surface works well. There is a serial number, but its as though a mistake was made (or a change of some sort) because there is a tag with a number on it taped over the original label. Share It. How to Find Out the Value of a Fender Guitar. It looks like it is just a finish crack but we are unsure if it goes through the wood. By: Eric Hadap Updated September 15, 2017. Print . F-Serial used on LP Std'59/'60 models and Tribute/Plus models. Epiphone: Ibanez: ESP: Martin: Fender: PRS: Gibson: Rickenbacker: Gretsch: Samick: Guild: Squier: Höfner: Taylor: Jackson: Yamaha: Fender amps. Some light scuffs and scratches throughout but overall nothing that seems severe in any way. This serial number system doesn't exactly tell the year - and doesn't tell the month at all. Tweet . All relevant information and links should be present and functional.