Check Serial Number Gibson

Checking a Gibson serial number is part science, part history lesson. While the 8-digit modern system makes things easy, vintage guitars require a bit more detective work—especially those tricky 1970s models.

If the serial number is on a paper sticker on the back of the headstock, be suspicious. Real Gibsons rarely use stickers (except some 1970s Norlin-era bolt-neck models, which are rare). check serial number gibson