![]() First number denotes last digit of year, followed by a space and 4 digits, or no space and 5 digits. ink stamped numbers in back top of peghead.Note the "-" after the "A" was dropped for the orange labels. The last orange label "A" number was A36147, used 2/21/61. The first orange label number, A20001, was used on a F-5 mandolin 01/13/55. Number preceded by an "A" on orange oval label: 1/13/55 to 2/21/61.Note white label numbers A-18751 to A-20000 were not used. The last white label number was A-18750, used 1/12/55. ![]() The first number, A-100, was assigned to an L-7 on 4/28/47. Number preceded by an "A-" on white oval label: 4/28/47 to 1/12/55.Instruments with an "Artist" serial number should also have a Factory Order Number by which a date can be cross-referenced. No serial number used on lower line instruments (date by Factory Order Number). "Artist" serial numbers used on mid to upper line guitars.1927 and later: Low end models with no serial number.1932 to 1947: Ink stamped, not penciled.1908 to 1932: Hand ink or penciled (some overlap with previous style):.1902 to April 1947: Number and model name on white paper label, number range 1000 to 99999:.1904 to 1909: Oval label with serial number, no model name, photo of Orville Gibson and lyre-mandolin: 1904 to 1909.1902 to 1908: Rectangular label, no serial number or model name on label, photo of Orville Gibson and lyre-mandolin on label, date sometimes penciled under top.Serial Number Configuration and Placement:
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