The 1st and 5th digits combine to represent the year. Example: 82763523 was made on the 276th day of 1983. The 9-Digit System (2005–2014, mid-2019–Present): Format: Y DDD Y B RRR

While this system had its own flaws, it ushered in a new era of accountability. When Gibson moved their headquarters from Kalamazoo to Nashville, Tennessee, in 1984, the numbering system became a way to stabilize the brand's identity.

These use an ink-stamped number similar to the 1950s. The first one or two digits represent the production year (e.g., 9xxxx is 1989, 00xxxx is 2000).

Gibson Guitar Serial Number [top] (2024)

The 1st and 5th digits combine to represent the year. Example: 82763523 was made on the 276th day of 1983. The 9-Digit System (2005–2014, mid-2019–Present): Format: Y DDD Y B RRR

These use an ink-stamped number similar to the 1950s. The first one or two digits represent the production year (e.g., 9xxxx is 1989, 00xxxx is 2000). The 1st and 5th digits combine to represent the year