1. 1979 Schecter

Schecter has been making guitars for over 35 years and has earned its status as one of the premier guitar companies in the world. Their guitars are played by some of the top entertainers in the music industry. A variety of Schecter guitar models are available among the vast inventory on eBay. Okay so I want to know what year my guitar is and when it was made and all that but I can't find anywhere how to decode my serial number.

Serial Number Check?

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  K1249304

  Hello all; would someone please let me know if this serial number is legitimate?

  Do all signature series have the ESP logo on the back of the headstock? This one does not, and I feel like I got the deal of a lifetime on it.

  It feels great, has the certificate of authenticity, came in what appeared to be original packaging, has the logo on the case, and appears to have come from a legitimate dealer. Am I just being paranoid, or am I in good shape?

  Thanks to all; Happy Holidays

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• Fiutem F.wrote

  I may have made a boo-boo by taking off the 'Made In Japan' sticker, but I did the same thing when FMIC had their sticker on the back of the two in the background there - I did it before I even thought about it. :(

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• Fiutem F.wrote

  
  Matte finish is hard to see in the photos; daggers are reflecting light coming in from the window about bouncing off of me.

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• Fiutem F.wrote

  I can take and post any other photos.

  Thank you for all your help; I hope that I am now a part of the ESP family.

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• Pusheadwrote

  It's legit. Probably intended for the Japanese market, as those didn't always have the circle logo on the back of the headstock. I have two different ESPs without circle logos (a JH-1 and an MX-II). Nice guitar, I've always liked that finish, I love those Hanneman guitars.

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• Sam E.wrote

  HEY guys! i recently traded my old schecter for this ESP LTD EC-1000. it was a steal of a trade and i thought it was too good to be true being the fact that this my dream guitar. is this an authentic ESP or did i get hustled? It also came with an ESP hardcase.

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• GuitarsCollectorwrote

  Guitars made for Japanese market does not have ESP circle logo...

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• Romel M.wrote

  on facebook, someone selling his LTD bass guitar to me, and i just look out this LTD Bass guitar serial number H0409646 Made in Korea, i wanna know if this is legit or copy help me to verify, please help me find out about this.

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• Pusheadwrote

  Post photos. I'm used to Korean made guitars starting with a W, but that doesn't mean much of anything without seeing the bass.

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• Francis Floreswrote

  didn't know if this is legit and model is unidentified. i'm helping my friend decide whether to swap his Zoom B3 in exchange for this bass and a stompbox.. i bet somebody above this post is asking the same question. so here goes. pics are here.

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• Pusheadwrote

  Who is this supposed to be a sig model for? It doesn't look like any LTD I've ever seen, but that doesn't mean much.

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• Arefin S.wrote

  W08111841

  Hi,above serial no is for

  LTD Deluxe M 1000. Can anyone tell me is the number for original deluxe M 1000?

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Most guitar manufacturers put a serial number on each instrument they produce. This number can be used to date a guitar and in some cases tell where it was made. Serial numbers tend to be stamped or written somewhere on the headstock or neck joint of the guitar. On some acoustic guitars, the serial number is on the inside of the sound hole. Serial numbers are often at least four digits long, and they sometimes include letters.

Search the area around the serial number for a date stamp. Not all guitar brands use date stamps, but if you find one, you have your answer.

Look for the brand name decal on the guitar's headstock. Each guitar brand uses a different set of serial numbers, so you need to identify your guitar before you attempt to use the serial number to learn when it was made.

Determine the type of guitar (such as Gibson Les Paul or SG, Fender Stratocaster or Telecaster) if possible. This can help when you are researching serial numbers. This information is often written on the headstock or truss rod cover. An online search of the brand name can help you do this.

Visit the manufacturer's website and look for serial number information. Many guitar makers have brand-specific serial number information on their web pages, usually in the 'Support,' 'FAQ,' or 'Info' sections. Sometimes third-party websites also have solid information on guitar serial numbers.

1979 Schecter

Email the serial number to the manufacturer and ask for help. Attach a few high-quality pictures of the guitar to the email to assist the manufacturer.