Post by CTGull on Dec 29, 2023 14:40:24 GMT -5
Taiwan Tan Label – “No Taiwan” (1972) - Called “Green” label in Japan
The Taiwan FG’s after late 1972 (Tan label):
• Taiwan models made from late-1972 to early-1975 have a rectangular tan label, very similar to the Nippon Gakki label of the same period.
• They have 2 sets of serial numbers. An 8 digit serial number (YMMDDUUU) is on the brace under the end of the fretboard, and a sequential 7 digit number beginning with “T” on the neck block.
• For the first 2 months (very late 8/72 to very early 11/72) the label was shorter than the Nippon Gakki label, with only the model number, no location. I only have 65 serial numbers with this label, ranging from 20828013 (8/28/1972) to 21107695 (11/7/1972).
• I’ve found 11 guitars that have 8 digit numbers 201XXXXX, but the T number but puts the guitar in the range of 210XXXXX (209 must have been indexed to 201 instead of 210). This error looks to have been fixed by 21014XXX. I’d assume there are some serial numbers outside this range but probably not more than 2 weeks total. These are very rare.
Made in Taiwan “No Taiwan” Label
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The Taiwan FG’s after late 1972 (Tan label):
• Taiwan models made from late-1972 to early-1975 have a rectangular tan label, very similar to the Nippon Gakki label of the same period.
• They have 2 sets of serial numbers. An 8 digit serial number (YMMDDUUU) is on the brace under the end of the fretboard, and a sequential 7 digit number beginning with “T” on the neck block.
• For the first 2 months (very late 8/72 to very early 11/72) the label was shorter than the Nippon Gakki label, with only the model number, no location. I only have 65 serial numbers with this label, ranging from 20828013 (8/28/1972) to 21107695 (11/7/1972).
• I’ve found 11 guitars that have 8 digit numbers 201XXXXX, but the T number but puts the guitar in the range of 210XXXXX (209 must have been indexed to 201 instead of 210). This error looks to have been fixed by 21014XXX. I’d assume there are some serial numbers outside this range but probably not more than 2 weeks total. These are very rare.
Made in Taiwan “No Taiwan” Label
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