Do new Gibson LP Studios ...........

[halorealm7]

have the date on the back of the headstock? What does it mean if one does?

 

[Mike9]

unless gibson has changed its numbering system the date is part of the serial number. the first and fifth numbers are the year.

 

[halorealm7]

unless gibson has changed its numbering system the date is part of the serial number. the first and fifth numbers are the year.

I'm looking at one that has the serial number and the date.
XXXXXXXXXX
Made in USA
2009

Guitar dater project says its real but.......?

 

[jeffwith1f]

I did notice that the year seemed to become part of the stamp recently.