A Martin Guitar will have the model designation and the serial number etched on the neck block. Look in the soundhole toward the neck to see where this is etched.
Thereof, do all Martin guitars have serial numbers?
Martin serial numbers are on all guitars which have a production date after 1989. The system is valid for all flat-top and arched models. It doesn’t apply to ukeleles or mandolins. Martin guitar serial numbers can indicate the time of the guitar production.
Considering this, how can you tell if a Martin guitar is real? While Martin rounds off corners and the bridge saddle fits tight, the forgery guitar has a crudely cut bridge with sharp edges. Additionally the guitar features an ill-fitting bridge saddle slot. Authentic Martins have a solid piece of wood under the bridge.
Secondly, how do I find the value of my guitar?
On an electric guitar, you’ll typically find the serial number on the back of the guitar body or headstock. The serial number of an acoustic guitar may be on the back or on the label in the sound hole. The guitar’s serial number also may give you a clue to its value.
How do I look up something by serial number?
Visit the manufacturer’s website and see if there is a way to do an S/N number check on the website and see what information is available. If you don’t see that information online, give the company a call and see if someone on the tech support or customer service line can look up your product by serial number.
How do you date a Martin guitar by serial number?
The number in the left-side column is the year, and the number following the year is the last serial number used in that given year. Serial number 8349 for example, would be the first guitar built in 1899.
How do you read a guitar serial number?
For US instruments,
- S9 means 1979.
- E4 means 1984.
- N8 means 1998.
- Z5 means 2005.
- US11 means 2011.
What do the Martin Guitar numbers mean?
Martin started building guitars in 1833, and by 1898, they were using a standardized system to number their instruments by body shape and style. The first letters or numbers indicate the body shape (0, 00, OM, D, etc.) that are followed by a style number (15, 18, 28, 45, etc.), and separated by a dash.
What is the difference between Martin 000 and 00?
A 00 has the same depth as a 000, but the slightly smaller top brings all the frets a little closer to the body. They are ideal for smaller guitarists, or people who want a petite playmate for their larger guitars.