Post by CTGull on Dec 27, 2023 14:34:44 GMT -5
Japan 5 digit Serial Numbers
• In April 1973 they started using a 5 digit serial number, I assume for the non- exported guitars only, until the mid 80’s when production stopped in Japan.
• YMMDD = the first digit is the year, then a 2 digit month, then 2 digits for the day. There are no unit digits, assuming they built them in low quantities.
• They also have 3 tuning forks on the headstock, vs. YAMAHA for the exported guitars.
• The 5 digit serial numbers are stamped on the brace under the fretboard, although some have them stamped on the label.
• The earlier Dynamic series also used 5 digit numbers, before incrementing to 6 digits, but these where sequential, not relating to a date.
Japan 5 Digit Serial Number
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• In April 1973 they started using a 5 digit serial number, I assume for the non- exported guitars only, until the mid 80’s when production stopped in Japan.
• YMMDD = the first digit is the year, then a 2 digit month, then 2 digits for the day. There are no unit digits, assuming they built them in low quantities.
• They also have 3 tuning forks on the headstock, vs. YAMAHA for the exported guitars.
• The 5 digit serial numbers are stamped on the brace under the fretboard, although some have them stamped on the label.
• The earlier Dynamic series also used 5 digit numbers, before incrementing to 6 digits, but these where sequential, not relating to a date.
Japan 5 Digit Serial Number
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