Alvarez Guitar Serial Number Lookup
The 4 digit numbers are basically their designated model number. I'm not aware of any significance to the system. I have several 4 digit Alvarez Guitars, for example my 5024 is a Dove copy, make back in the 70's. Another one is a 5021 12 string. For some basic serial number info on other guitar brands check out this site. Filed Under: uncategorized Tagged With: gibson guitars. The Guitardater Project cannot verify the authenticity of ANY Guitar, this site is simply meant as a tool to satisfy the curiosity of guitar enthusiasts. This website possesses NO DATABASE of guitars made by manufactures, instead simple serial code patterns that are available on this site and in the wider guitar community are used.
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In 1908 Matsujiro Hoshino started a bookstore that sold books and sheet music as well musical instruments. From 1921, instruments from Europe and the USA were also imported, including classical guitars from the Spanish luthier Salvador Ibanez. In 1929 he was succeeded by his son Yoshitaro Hoshino. More and more instruments were imported such as mandolins from Italy and drum kits from Ludwig from Germany. Because the request of guitars could no longer be met, Yoshitaro decided to build guitars themselve. Meanwhile, his four sons were also part of the venture and the company Hoshino Gakki was founded. A factory was built near their headquarters for production of their own guitar line that could accommodate around 30 employees. From now on the 'Salvador Ibanez' guitar was called 'Ibanez'. The company exported many guitars to other Asian countries and in 1937 it had an output of more than 1000 guitars a month. After the World War II, during which the factory was completely destroyed, the import of musical instruments was resumed slowly around 1950. Just in 1962 was Jumpei Hoshino decided to build his own guitars again. A new factory was built where now also amplifiers and electric guitars were made. The company was named 'Tama Seisakusho' as a tribute to the wife of Yoshitaro Hoshino. Jumpei Hoshino Ibanez was now the main brand of Hoshino, but they also produced guitars for other western companies. Drum kits were also made with the brand name 'Tama'. From 1966 however, it was decided no more build guitars for other companies. This was adopted by other manufacturers, as Fujigen Gakki or Teisco. In 1967 the first Ibanez guitars were imported by Elger Company, USA. These were guitars with many buttons and switches and had no logo. In the late 1960s, the guitars were provided with in 'spaghetti-style' metal logo on the head stock. | In 1970 they focus more on producing cheaper but comparable models of the great USA brands like Gibson, Fender and Rickenbacker. This was called the 'Pre-Lawsuit era'. Despite their cheaper production, the replicas of Ibanez have a high quality and are therefore a strong competitor for the USA brands. In the 1980s own designs were introduced such as the, Performer, Musician and Iceman Models. This period is also called 'Golden Years of Ibanez'. Many of the guitars from that period are popular objects for collectors. For over 50 years the guitar building company Fujigen has been a partner of Hoshino, they built the Ibanez electric guitars. Ibanez guitars have also been produced in South Korea since the early 1990s. The EX series produced there appeared in 1991. EX = 'Experimental'. Because the quality of the Korean guitars is just as good as the Japanese, they made since 1994 also other Ibanez models here. These days Ibanez guitars also made in China. Just like 100 years ago, Hoshino Gakki still has its headquarters in Nagoya. The research and development department is also located here. From the first successful copies of their own models from the 1970s and 1980s to today, Ibanez has been a solid and indispensable big name in the music industry. Headquarter Hoshino, Nagoya |
Alvarez Guitar Model 5014 Serial Number Lookup
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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
Post a few pictures and we'll be able to help.
I have an LTD M-50 with serial number IR0424623, is it original? And what year is it?
Tengo un LTD M-50 con número de serie IR0424623, ¿es original? Y que año es
Willing to sell this?
what were you asking?
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. :(
Matte finish is hard to see in the photos; daggers are reflecting light coming in from the window about bouncing off of me.
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.
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.
Thank you for all of your help.
I come to find that my Hanneman is a Kiro build, and without the logo on the back of the headstock, and the serial number ending in '4', it appears that this may actually be one that was intended for Jeff for when he would have hopefully recovered in 2013, being the 4th in the order, based on the 'K' serial number system for the artists' instruments.
I am honored.
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.
Guitars made for Japanese market does not have ESP circle logo...
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.
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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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.
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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W08111841
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LTD Deluxe M 1000. Can anyone tell me is the number for original deluxe M 1000?