Scenario 1 – The date is on/in the guitar Seems a bit obvious, and in many cases it is. The date has to be inferred from other sources.The date is hidden inside a serial number on the guitar itself or on a component such as a potentiometer.This article examines the following scenarios: Similarly for those seeking a pre CNC machine Paul Reed Smith you want to find one made before 1995.įinding the definitive date or year of manufacture is not always going to be possible but this guide will give you a few tips to help you narrow it down.

If you are interested in owning a pre CBS Fender Stratocaster then knowing whether the guitar was built before or after 4 January 1965 is a very important issue. Most people like to know when their guitar was made.