Tokai 8 digit serial number Greco . Six Digit Serial Numbers With 2xxxxx 1986 Jul 9, 2024 · Hi, wondering if anyone can shed some light on this guitar I have had for a while. can any one tell me why? ade May 14, 2012 · This serial number is pretty high. not 7 digit! serial is the sticker inside guitar. I bought this Tokai Love Rock Model recently but I do not have any info on where or when it was made. The latest batch have 6 digit serial numbers. Jun 24, 2009 · Help Support Tokai Forum: There is no serial number on it but from what I have read this is common with Burny guitars. 1954~ Pre-1956 MODEL 4 digits-on neck plates ST80, 100 120, TE80. com. I googled a few questions and one theory was that it Was there ever an 8 digit serial number used It seems to be orange ink high on the headstock S/N 11030014. serial number on ast 62. Only early Fernandes FLGs have serial numbers: early ones 5 digit inked and some very odd late 70?s 7 digit. Latest: Sigmania; 12 minutes ago; Tokai Catalogs. The information source for Tokai electric guitars. 1984: Five digit serial numbers (2xxxxx) on lefty Goldstars. May 14, 2012 · Note the Hard Punchers (PB models) in the Fender style serial number system that was implemented by February 1, 1982. The number stamped on the back of the neck plate is not a serial number but a Fender model ID number. This, coupled with the fact that Tokai "replicas" are commanding large sums, means that they are tempting targets for the counterfeiter. A bit more digging on the Tokai forums suggests it's a Chinese serial number from 2015/2016. SN 230153 TOKAI トーカイ GOLDSTAR SOUND エレキギター シ I have seen mention that the third digit in the Tokai Love Rock serial numbers refers to which half of the year the guitar was manufactured in. Forums. I've looked at every catalog shot of a Love Rock in the catalogs on this site, and they all have TRCs with a white border, MIK and MIJ. Tokai Korean Premium Series Lacquer Finish ES Guitar Sunburst May 14, 2012 · Oddities are the quilt top, the bridge saddles look more like Chinese hardware, the serial number being stamped, (any serial number for that matter) and lack of "Made in Korea" in gold under the clear finish. Tokai Forum serial info can be used on other websites with Ned's pemission Does that work for you? May 14, 2012 · Impossible to really see the serial number. no stamped serials. Tokai White | 048900222788 | Cash Converters Tokais Made In China | Tokai & Japanese Guitar Forum (tokaiforum. Ordinarily this would have been an early 1982 serial number used on a guitar with a maple '54 V neck, so this seems very odd. Jun 19, 2008 2,033 64 4,626 Iowa www. ? They share similarities with the well known Fakais from a year before. Block inlay (not dots). I cannot see a serial number on the headstock. (Spaghetti logo so 1982) 100591 101708 102058 102088 102262 103220 103337 103786 103943 103979 104814 104898 May 14, 2012 · It is a Tokai Custom Edition guitar, so it would date to around the period that the Fender style serial numbers ended, but it has a 4 digit Fender style number that is very low. Dec 8, 2024. TE, ST, PB, JB and Ss, these serial numbers are reprinted as shown in the table on the left. Serial number colour It's in perfect condition but the serial number is giving be some concern. Oddly, at the end, the latest L serial numbers I have found were put on maple neck and non replica guitars. May 14, 2012 · Links to the various schemes over time. At least originally, when the system began in 1982. It is identified as a LS-65. May 14, 2012 · 1977- 1982: Date based serial number system 1982-1985?: Fender style model based serial number system 1982-1983: Four and five digit. There is a theory knocking around that these guitars were actually made by another factory (probably Burny/Fernandes) for Tokai. Sep 30, 2024 · 8-digit all-numberic serial number "11040061". 120. For example, 0 5730 means: First digit = year (0 = 1980 or 1990, 2 = 1982 or 1992) This system would have at least a 5 digit number with a space between the first and second digit example 2 2047 This would be a 1982 guitar the 2,047th guitar ever built not including the 680 custom guitars that used the original serial number system. 1986- 1987?: Six digit serial number starting with 2xxxxx 1989: Five digit serial numbers starting Nov 26, 2023 · The other serial number system is based in the model number and were apparently made at the Terawaki facility. What's new. Probably an Alder body with maple neck scarf jointed behind the 2nd~3rd fret. So likely made in 1985 or 1986. Tokai Guitars . "oh no, that can't be right" some may claim. Possibly as early as late 1982 in some markets. Script logo. 01123 (SS70S) 01155 (SS70S) 20689 (TST60L) 21958 (TST50L) Dec 14, 2009 · Hi looks like they have started from scratch with the classic series which is a five digit no with a H prefix mine is H00297 havent seen one with a no less than H00100 but were probably snapped up by the japanese collectors or as yet seen one with a no higher than H00400 but that will change unless they start using different prefix letters for year identification. Similar serial number format. Using the table below this number can be translated into the year/model Fender being copied. The owner of the guitar assures that it is Korean and provided the serial number - CN120300041 Here on the forum there is information that CN is a Chinese serial number, but there must be a prefix with 8 digits. Thread starter serial number on ast 62. 200HS/ TLC60,1000W and other Tokai regular models, please read "The Tokai World". Dec 8, 2024; Tokai Guitars May 14, 2012 · •For detailed specitications of TLS50VC/TLS100. 1978 = 80xxxxx early 1978 inkies follow the same serial # sequences as later stamped ones. May 15, 2023 · Hello Tokai Guitar Fans and Owners. Martin is easily one of the world’s most May 14, 2012 · 7 digit serial number Love Rock. These serial numbers ALL start with a letter. May 14, 2012 · A little later version. No marking on tuners. Joe Perry Les Paul (2 models) Joe Perry Signature Les Paul from 1996 (trans black finish) - numbered in sequence as "JPxxx" Boneyard LP - Pilot Run models have an inked number and hand written "Pilot Run". See these threads: Six Tokai uses a seven-digit serial number usually pressed into the back of the headstock for the Gibson model replicas. " May 14, 2012 · The 6 digit serial number under the Fender style system, 1982-1986, only allowed for one ST model, the ST70. Feb 24, 2013 · Hi folks. Some info needed pls. it has made in japan on the base of the neck but thats it. It is made in Korea. Mar 11, 2023 · Hello. 150. What's the first digit of the serial May 14, 2012 · SN 118612 【ト長】 Tokai トーカイ LIMITED EDITION 2ハム - ヤフオク! May 14, 2012 · 09 Six Digit Serial Number Chinese? Thread starter Sigmania; Start date May 15, 2023; Dec 8, 2024; Tokai Guitars; Replies 2 Views 141. $300 USD sounds like a fair price, should be a good thing. was the company that developed the dreadnought body, which has become the default body shape for acoustic guitars. We need to see the pots to get the codes off of them to date the guitar. Our goal is to have the most comprehensive, up-to-date database listing possible but to achieve that we need your help! May 14, 2012 · Rough timeline for ST serial numbering systems: 1977- 1982: Date based serial number system The Earliest Springys 1977- 1980-1981 Some Tokais models made in Nagano Tokai In Nagano 1980, 1981 1982- ? Humbucker Telecasters with six digit serial number 10xxxx Six Digit Serial Numbers Here you will find all the information you could ever want (well almost) on Tokai guitars specifically around determining the age via serial number and model specific information. The J usual serial number Orvilles seem to be for Flying V's and other models rather than for the Les Paul and SG models. ALS48BB Left handed Tokai. That Springy is an early one, 78 or 79, so the model number should be stamped into the top part of the fretboard, though the pics don't seem to show this. 1970s 1976 Aria Dreadnought Catalog. 080662 LP (open book) 080725 ES (open book) *Hard to read serial number 080751 FA95 Wave Headstock 080756 FA95 Wave Headstock 081168 LP (dimple) 081423 on headstock, 081498 on paper label (ES60 open book) 081511 SG58 (open book) 081531 LS (open book) 081552 LC (open book) Tokai uses a seven-digit serial number usually pressed into the back of the headstock for the Gibson model replicas. I'm about to buy my first les paul and I found Tokai Love Rock on a message board. Serial numbers can be found at the following locations: The Tokai Guitar Registry was created to help identify manufacture dates and model makes of all Tokai guitars. Number duplication may have happened a bit before Tokai decided on separate Fender + G!bson copy serial # assignment strategies. Apr 23, 2007 · The "01" serial number, at the time, Tokai only used the first digit to indicate the year built, but in 1980, the usual was "00". Closed "a". 6 Digit Serial Number I090847. F. There is no market for stealing serial numbers off Tokais and we use them to help unravel a lot that is obscured in Tokai's history. Aug 2, 2023 · The problem you have is that the 4 digit serial number is extremely odd for this guitar. The switch doesn't look like a Tokai switch, so it has probably been changed. May 14, 2012 · They seem to date to the latter part of 2005 when Tokai was leaving/left Korea. Tokai Goldstar Sound TST-60s 1984 Cream White Fender Stratocaster reissue | Reverb UK Tokai Goldstar Stratocaster Olympic white | Reverb S/N 209815 Note: Still has brass grounding plate. . May 1, 2024. Bound to be updated many more times. They are geniuine Tokai made by the officially contracted manufacturer and are not "Fakai". Jun 12, 2012 · Tokai Guitars . Manufactured Under License For Fakais Discussed in 2006 & 2008: Help Identifying Tokai Six digit SN on Love Rock Format: year Serial Number Date Info; 2001 Limited Edition: Model number - not serial number: 2001 only: Love Rocks Custom Shop: Serial Number: 2002 and maybe 2003: Love Rocks: Serial Number starts with letter: 2003: Love Rocks: Serial Number starts with number first 2 digits=year: 2004, maybe 2003 May 14, 2012 · Very rough and certainly contains errors. The model number is AST-50. I have pictures I can send of that would be useful. It doesn't even have made in japan stated anywhere but it's definitely japanese. It may be 1988/89 ? Too bad we can't see the pots. I've seen some Dec 6, 2004 · Hi there, I bought a Korean Love Rocks that doesn't have a serial # or any model # anywhere on the guitar or in any of the pickup or pot cavities. I'm new to the forum and hope you can help with my query. ") Feb 17, 2008 · There are still many curious features, like the switch cover, and the 6 digit serial number, TR cover size and lack of white border, switch nut, etc. SN 222938 May 14, 2012 · SN 018217 TOKAI HARDPUNCHER Tokai Hard Puncher | eBay Mar 4, 2023 · 1982 catalog. Thread starter Sigmania; Start date Jan 14, 2023; Help Support Tokai Forum: Nov 15, 2005 · The K serial Orvilles he's got use "Made in Japan" tuners (and probably the pickups bridges etc) and so do the usual serial number Orvilles. jpg Nov 9, 2023 · It's on pots with embossed markings, below the kOhm number (rarely, there's what appears to be a parts number instead, I've seen 504071, 504041, 50472 and 50442 so far). High contrast lighting might help highlight any serial # stamp depressions Sep 13, 2020 · I've got this bass for sale, and from what I've read a, thinking ofvwithdrawing the ad I've placed!! It was sold to me as a 2014 Jazz Sound bass. Mar 7, 2011 · The TF "2 digit year prefix table" and your "serial ranges" are different from mine, the serial ranges used for entirely different purposes, and all were arrived at independently. Epiphone guitar serial number lookup – nine digit serial number; Epiphone Serial Number Help Please; Epiphone Serial Number Help; Martin Guitar Serial Number Lookup: C. Apr 21, 2002 · I haev read through the "Guitars" section on how to date a Tokai, but it doesn't seem to cover a serial number I am after. Reborn models use only the first digit for the year, 800XXXX = 1978. It's a lovely guitar and plays beautifully. I’ve seen others over L3xxxx with maple necks. Mar 17, 2024 · Tokai Custom five digit number. As this one doesn't seem to have any letters, it leads me to believe it's a MIJ. But I haven't found out reliable information on the serial number yet. SN 110287 ? 1984? THS60 ABR Six Digit Serial Numbers Starting With 11xxxx TOKAI Telecaster HH BLK Japan Mar 28, 2016 · Tokai uses a seven-digit serial number usually pressed into the back of the headstock for the Gibson model replicas. Thread starter FunkyGum; Start date Mar 17, 2024; Help Support Tokai Forum: Serial number format, control cavity route, pickup Here's the guitar in Cash Converters. May 14, 2012 · Spec-wise, it's blow-by-blow identical to my '87, abt 700 serial numbers later and has the same 5-17 month-batch stamps, but with a Made In Japan export sticker and branded Bradley. Foil stickers were discontinued on Made In Korea models in 2000 it looks like. If it is in fact a 6 digit it is from an odd period where they used 6 digit numbers starting with 1xxxxx on some models and later in 1986 switched to 2xxxxx. and looks like it has fret edge binding photos: May 14, 2012 · Interestingly, there are no hard and fast rules as far as some of the Tokai serial numbers are concerned, only guidelines, with exceptions. Nov 1, 2021 · 1982 SS65 with no skunk stripe/maple veneer fret board owned by "greco burst". Ordinarily you would not see an L serial number with a ‘56 replica. The first 4 digits of the serial number are 9203nnn. For example, 201xxxx indicates a 1982 model made in the first half of the year, while a 202xxxx would have been made later in 1985. Jun 27, 2024 · 1987 ST50 OW SN 222161 Neck: 5-17 Body: 5-17 Pots: 74 ? (April 1987) Pickups: VII (Vintage MKII) Butterfly string tree Kluson style tuners Tokai Stratocaster Feb 25, 2010 · I think serial duplication examples like this one are pretty isolated. Sigmania. Jan 8, 2023 · 希少 Tokai ストラトキャスター ヴィンテージシリーズ AST-'56 This has to be rare. The K serial number Orvilles seem to be Les Paul and SG models only. qguguitars4life; May 15, 2023; Tokai Guitars; Replies 11 Views 2K. Notes: This information applies to all Tokai Gibson copies (V, Explorer, ES, etc). Has a Hudsons Sheffield sticker, a long gone music store and 5 digit serial number. Export logo AST-56 & 62 guitars. May 15, 2023. Guitar News: The Registry Nothing but serial number: 0818537: View Settings: Les Paul Standard: Love Rock: 090197: May 14, 2012 · Also note that these serial numbers are stamped on the neck plate as opposed to later format of ink stamped serial numbers 2009-. And here is the same prefix with 9 digits. Feb 6, 2018 · I also have one of these, surf green - bought new from Germany in 2001. "Since 1947 Hamamatsu Japan". Spaghetti logo 100591 Dec 1, 2022 · Just collecting these. Jan 30, 2006 · i bought a goldstar sound about a year ago, but is has no serial no. Martin & Co. Latest Dec 5, 2024 · Tokai HARD PUNCHER PB 40 PRECISION BASS Precision Bass P-bass Tokai Musical Instruments Tokai Musical Instruments Spa Logo Hard Puncher 60 80 JAPAN Attachments i-img777x1200-17333524717820xstndv218. There is often a space between the first digit and the following. Feb 25, 2011 · I have offered to buy this tokai es335 style guitar. model say es60 Truss cover is 3 screws. Thread starter dualinstrument; Start date Jun 13, 2012; Help Support Tokai Forum: I?ve never seen serial numbers in Burnys after 1980/81 and I recently checked a LC-70 and again no serial number. I would say your serial number is late 1983 or 1984 as you thought. The Earliest Springys 1977- The Earliest Tokai Les Paul Reborn LPs 1978 ? The Earliest Tokai Fender & Gibson Jan 3, 2024 · All Tokai replicas of Gibson guitars, during the first 8 years of their production, had a serial number with 7-digits. * Fujigen years (1982-1997) * (5桁の数字) means 5 digit number? JV + 5桁の数字 1982-1984 Jan 13, 2005 · My maple neck AST-40 strat from the 80's has a 6 digit serial number and I think the TST-40's also had that. Dec 30, 2023 · 2nd Format – Greco guitar serial number from 1980 up to and including 1994. Jan 8, 2023 · Seems like at the end of the era of Fender style serial numbers that they just started using up neck plates. (Has anyone ever seen these pickups in the wild? I can't find this pickup anywhere on the Internet. Oct 7, 2006 · 9081900 ? K095511 K095754 K097945 K098376 K098643 K009050 K015293 K015571 K016499 K017290 K019587 K028039 K028168 K029208 K038978 In the serials above I thought there was a good chance that the first 0 after the K that's always in the serial numbers could stand for 1990 since the email I got Sep 27, 2005 · I recently bought a real nice Korean Tokai PR52 through Ebay. Six Digit Serial Numbers Starting With 01xxxx 1991 1992 Also let me know if you see what are apparently late 80s guitars with 5 digit serial May 14, 2012 · Five Digit Serial Numbers 1xxxx 1989 1990 ? Most likely from 1989/90 since it is a 5 digit with a rosewood fretboard. The seller claims it is a MIJ (not korea) tokai from 1982 or 1999. That's apparently an importer brand owned by Veneman's Music of Maryland, USA and turns up on quite a variety of Asian-made guitars if you google it. 1979 = 90xxxxx 1980 = 00xxxxx 2nd digit is 0 on stamped serials and 1 on inkies Jan 3, 2023 · Looks like on Goldstars that the Fender serial numbers might go until after the pickup change at the end of 1983 for the 1984 model year. Help Identifying Love Rock with 8-Digit Serial SN 214094 Buy the Tokai 1984 Goldstar Sound TST Stratocaster Sunburst Maple Fingerboard (Pre-Owned) #214094. "Here is my SS60 4 bolt neck, natural colour SS65N, 1982, 6 digit serial number on neck plate, ST vintage U pups, Sen body, Urethane finish, Springy Sound body routing, cbs saddles, and it has the 1982 traditional Tokai logo font on headstock, with a brown Tokai case. Very close to MIJ logo at the time. Share: May 14, 2012 · 14983 (October body stamp, possible partscaster) 1982 Fender Style Serial Numbers Six Digit Serial Numbers Starting with 10xxxx - Hard Punchers, ST70, SS60, Etc. The heel of the neck has A-8, and under the neck pickup A-10 is written on the body. Trying to sort out if the 8 digit Love Rocks are Korean or Chinese in origin? Eight Digit Serial Number Love Rocks Help Support Tokai Forum: This site may Jan 15, 2008 · How date my tokai with the serial number? Thanks Tigger . New posts Search forums. See this thread: Six Digit Serial Numbers Starting with 10xxxx - Hard Punchers, ST70, SS60, Etc. The serial number of the same number of digits is engraved on the Tokai electric guitar as it is the symbol of each age that has been carved since the birth of the electric guitar. If the serial # is important to you, you might be able to confirm numbers by taking very low angle pics of the serial number area just above tuners right before the sun sets on a cloudless day. jpg Jun 1, 2006 · the 4-digit serial number on the ST-60 signifies its style (1954-1957,) although the fact it has 4-digits means it was made after 1982. YYMMXXXX format (just a guess)?? Pickups on back have a very large embossed Tokai on back plate. These don't show up in a catalog until 1994 due to the sparse naure of catalogs between 1986 and 1994 due to reorganization and financial difficulties. Basically, Tokai didn't keep good records. Up to 1989 all serial numbers have a 0 in the second digit; Easy to confuse 1980 and 2000 - see above note May 14, 2012 · 5 digit serial number with a rosewood board Goldstars before 1986. com) Odd (Non CN) No Prefix Serial Numbers, Chinese? 2015, 2016 | Tokai & Japanese Guitar Forum Sep 25, 2024 · Looking into serial numbers there seems to be a Korea-model with serial numbers starting with F and a China-series with serial numbers starting with CN. So these occur from February 1982 - Spring 1986 when the Fender style system is replaced by the 2xxxxx system which is later in turn replaced by 1989. F. I have purchased a Tokai Love Rock model at a guitar fair. Help Identifying Love Rock with 8-Digit Feb 11, 2019 · Only thing giving a glimmer of hope is the serial number he has given me is 090253 (although the seller hasn't supplied a photo of serial number I trust the guy believes this is a genuine Japanese model he is selling) I have been through the registry and the only other 6 digit serial numbered SG's are listed as Japanese (064470 and 081038). Does this third Nov 28, 2021 · Tokai Love Rock with 6 Digit Serial Number on Headstock. Since LS numbers began at 8000101, there was little opportunity to keep Fender and G!bson number ranges separate in early 1978. Most "Inkies" dating from this period have the serial no. Fender numbering system Feb 1982 - Spring 1986. It looks to be bright red painted mahogany neck and body with a darker flame burst top; Kluson style keys, rosewood fretboard, silver hardware, 22 Sep 14, 2019 · No stamp on fretboard, 7 digit (first digit '8' stands for 1978) serial number at back of heel, small neckplate (from looking at the photo? OP?), all is normal for an early 1978 Springy production model. starting "01". May 11, 2010 · Just found this from Fender Japan site. Apr 27, 2023 · SN 212250 TOKAI Custom Edition トーカイ カスタムエディ - ヤフオク! May 14, 2012 · Tokai ORIGINAL SERIES 60 Electric Bass 4-string BASS Serial No. There was a period around 1985/1986 when AST56 guitars also had 4 digit serial numbers. Apparently some other models were also squeezed into this 6 digit scheme and not shown in the 1982 table. Help Identifying Love Rock with 8-Digit SN 219447 TST40 OW Tokai Goldstar sound 1984 Olympic white | Reverb Jul 12, 2023 · Nobody cares about the number. Lefty gold star sound - help with dating? VII pickups originally. May 14, 2012 · "Tokai" to "Tohui" Notice how the "o" connects to the "k" CN13 serial number. Jun 19, 2008 · Becuase Tokai's serial numbers are notoriously illogical, and because they changed specs very frequently, it's very difficult to authenticate specific examples. Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov. Sigmania; Dec 1, 2022; Tokai Guitars; Replies 6 Views 2K. Should May 30, 2020 · Tokai. Jan 27, 2004 · could someone help me identify where my Tokai love rock was made, I have checked the Tokai registry but can’t find the prefix letters , the serial number is FC06199241 which identifies it being a 2006 model, but is it Japanese or Korean Note: The discontinued Gibson USA Jimmy Page Signature Les Paul has a standard 8 digit serial number. So if that serial number really is 080725, then it is probably Chinese or a counterfeit Tokai. Jun 29, 2011 · It has no serial number anywhere, and has made in Japan stamped on the neck. aarontinder. the art guy. The first character is the last digit of the year, the second one is the month (1 - 0, plus N for November and D for December). Not sure how original it all is and was a bit of a mess inside (see photo) but plays great. but I'm not sure now My 2003 Breezysound has got "Made in Japan" on the rear of the neck (just above where it joins the body) but I can't find a serial number anywhere. The serial is six digit 095896 no prefixes. 4018714 Red Soft case included ★ Simple inspection product Attachments i-img900x900-1720575673rt3cny325103. Here is a 1985 TST60L LB with a Fedner style serial number (21953) and pot dates of August 1985 (58). Looks like a rosewood fretboard on a maple neck. Cat’s Eyes Model Based Serial Numbers A former employee, Norihiro Yoshida, drew the line at the 800,000 yen level for separating the two factories, In late 2002 early 2003 Tokai added serial numbers to the back of the headstock on Korean models. a serial number is nowhere to be found! Help Identifying Love Rock with 8-Digit Serial and Odd Mar 11, 2014 · Your partial serial number is likely 0205x8x if the 2nd digit is in fact a 2. AST-56 Gallery This is after the Fender style serial numbers ended in spring of 1986. Jan 12, 2024. Non Fender system. It came from Tokai UK. The first digit was the year of manufacture. Should be 1986. Feb 9, 2024 · Four 4 Digit Serial Number Examples. Apr 1, 2014 · Tokai Love Rock (serial number 9061543) Xabi Erce; May 1, 2024; Tokai Guitars; Replies 2 Views 668. Tokai TST-56 Stratocaster Type 6-String Aged White Electric Guitar Fender Case May 14, 2012 · Looks like the Fender style serial number system that began by February 1, 1982 possibly goes until June 1986? It looks like the six digit serial numbers starting with 2xxxxx follow the Fender style system and seem to begin by May 1986. •Please note that all models except for specific models may be out of stock due to limited production. Love rock serial May 24, 2019 · 1xxxxx serial numbers for Hard Punchers began in 1982 and ran until the spring of 1986. A lefty AST-56! Six digit serial number similar to others that begin with 2xxxxx and date to early 1987. Mar 7, 2011 · Many of these other Tokai guitar models were assigned different numbers within the same LS serial number ranges during production , every year up to and including 1985. May 14, 2012 · Help Support Tokai Forum: 06 Six Digit Serial Number Made In China. In 1985 I bought a new TST-50 (later sold unfortunately) and it had had an L + 5 digit serial number just like my 7okai TE-50 Breezy tele. Double bound body. The script logo began in 1983. Not sure how long they last? I have seen them with serial numbers in: 1985 1986 None in 1987 Jun 1, 2006 · Both of my 1980 Springys have 7 digit serial numbers on the neckplate, beginning with 00. Love Rocks use the first digit of the serial number for the year, 10XXXXX=1981 and starting in 1989 Love Rocks use the first two digits for the year, 89XXXXX=1989. Thanks for the good info. 1977 7 digit: 7xxxxxx 1978 7 digit: 8xxxxxx 1979 7 digit: 9xxxxxx 1980 7 digit: 0xxxxxx 1981 7 digit: 101xxxx-102xxxx Apr 19, 2017 · As a side note, while you are looking at serial numbers, please let me know when you come across 6 digit serial numbers that start with 11xxxx Six Digit Serial Numbers Starting With 11xxxx and 01xxxx. The serial number contains 5 digits as shown in the pictures below (this system was inspired by Gibson). eehakch zdj qagif vlxx hytjb vzldr xuco hzjoy csos jyps