- #BC RICH GUITAR SERIAL NUMBER LOOKUP SERIAL NUMBERS#
- #BC RICH GUITAR SERIAL NUMBER LOOKUP FULL#
- #BC RICH GUITAR SERIAL NUMBER LOOKUP CODE#
If a guitar has a number of 89321, for example, it was probably built in 1987, but it could have been assembled a bit earlier or later than 1987. These do not follow the same XXYYY dating scheme as the neck thru models. The serial number is stamped on a neck plate, and like every other company, when the guitar was being finished, someone grabbed a plate out of the box and put it on in no particular, precise or documented order. turned the production over to Class Axe in 1989.īolt-neck guitars are less precise for the usual reasons. This gap remained fairly constant until Bernie Sr. By 1981 the numbers were about four years ahead.
#BC RICH GUITAR SERIAL NUMBER LOOKUP SERIAL NUMBERS#
With production growing rapidly by 1980, the serial numbers had gotten about two to three years ahead.įor example, a bass guitar that is documented to have been purchased (not necessarily made) in 1980, bore the serial number #82595.Īlthough neck-through production never surpassed approximately 2200 guitars a year, as the '80s progressed, the serial numbers continued to get ahead of the actual year. In the late '70s as production grew, the serial numbers begin to get ahead of themselves since only 1000 numbers were available in a series. Throughout the '70s, production numbers were low enough that the serial numbers pretty much reflect the year of manufacture. That would make the first guitar of 1974 to have been numbered 74000, followed by 74001, 74002, 74003, etc.
#BC RICH GUITAR SERIAL NUMBER LOOKUP CODE#
Rich in 1974, a system of serial number coding began using a 5-digit code (XXYYY) with the first 2 digits indicating the year and the last 3 indicating the production number. So we certainly recommend checking that part of our site out! UNDERSTANDING THE SERIAL NUMBER ON YOUR B.C. However, we do get them in from time to time as part of our Pre Loved offering. Heater.īefore we begin, we should state that we no longer stock new B.C. This system was used for the guitars distributed by L.D. These consecutive numbers ran up to between 340 and 360. Rich guitar was stamped 'Proto', and subsequent guitars were consecutively numbered beginning 001, 002, 003, etc. Rich neck-through guitars is relatively easy, although slightly imprecise by the 1980's. I searched all over and could not find this exact same version of the Mockingbird, so its possible that the Kahler Style bridge was installed aftermarket.Dating B.C. I believe this guitar is from the 1990's as an educated guess based on the construction but am not exactly sure. Kahler Style Tremolo (no actual Kahler Markings so possibly a BC Rich made bridge that copied Kahler) Great playing guitar that has been freshly inspected and set up by our luthier. The hardware is also a bit oxidized, all of which can be seen in our listing photos. There are a few dings around the guitar on the horn, heel area, by the backplate, as well as some minor surface scratching around the guitar. This guitar is ready for its new home with no maintenance necessary!Ĭosmetic Condition: Very good.
#BC RICH GUITAR SERIAL NUMBER LOOKUP FULL#
Specialty setup, full cleaning, new strings, fret ends cleaned up, nut shim, full pocket shim, and bridge work. Our tech just put $320 of repairs into this guitar, including: Purchased from a 100 guitar collection who owner passed away several years ago.
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