5-digit serials are the same, you just disregard the fifth digit. So 1204 represents a 1964 guitar made in the 12th week of the year.

On 4-digit serials, you ignore the 3rd digit, while the fourth digit tells the year. After 1967, it's reversed, so the the first digit represents the year.

I will summarize some of the Silvertone serial number basics but for a real deep dive, I suggest going to Doug's serial number page at /serial-numbers-dating.īriefly, for a pre-1967 3-digit serial number the first two digits are the week, while the last digit tells the year, such that serial number 210 indicates a 1960 model made in the 21st week of the year. In doing research on this brand I found the definitive website for Danelectro/Silvertone info at The site is run by Doug Tulloch and he even sells a Danelectro Guitar Guide for you hardcore fans. You can find serial numbers on vintage Danelectro/Silvertone instruments all over, including back of headstock, neck heel, neck pocket, control cavity and other places. Please leave comments/ask questions and see a short FAQ at the bottom. If you enjoyed this content- PLEASE take a look at our current used guitars and gear!ĭanelectro/Silvertone (Back to top of page) If so, check out our Youtube channel to see guitar setups, unboxings, luthier tips & tricks and more! - Guitar & Bass Serial Number Compendium! What year was your guitar made? See links below to find serial info:ĭanelectro/Silvertone (NEW!) - Dean - Epiphone - Ernie Ball Music Man - ESP - Fender - G&L - Gibson - Godin - Gretsch - Guild - Hagstrom - Hamer - Ibanez - Jackson/Charvel - Kramer - Martin - Micro-Frets - Ovation - Paul Reed Smith (PRS) - Peavey - Reverend - Rickenbacker - Schecter - Steinberger - Taylor - Valco/National/Supro - Washburn - Yamaha

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