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Hi I was wondering if anyone could possibly advise me if my guitar was made in Japan or not the serial number is 090233 no letters
090233 I hope this helpsNeed pictures including the serial number
Not Japan090233 I hope this helps
Any idea country of manufactureNot Japan
Three screw truss cover indicates a Chinese guitar, my Es73 is Chinese made.Any idea country of manufacture
That’s not necessarily true. Korean Gibson clones made between 2000 and 2005 also have 3 screw truss rod covers.Three screw truss cover indicates a Chinese guitar, my Es73 is Chinese made.
Don’t write it off though, I think they are really good instruments, the bridge and tuner’s are not great but easy to upgrade without overcapitalising on value
Very true, my assumption was also based on the 09 in the number.That’s not necessarily true. Korean Gibson clones made between 2000 and 2005 also have 3 screw truss rod covers.
Love Rocks Made In Korea 2000-2005
I’ve studied these extensively. I’m 99% sure that it’s Chinese and made in 2009. But there is always a bit of doubt with this year. It was transitional between factories in China and there is some uncertainty. I’ve seen 2009 serials with 6 , 7 and 8 digits written as 09 and 90 as I recall.
Tokais Made In China
But none of that really matters. It’s a low cost low spec guitar. Not MIJ. Entry level guitar. Don’t pay more than a few hundred dollars for it. That’s my advice.
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