Breedlove serial number lookup

Manufacturer

Number on the paper label inside the body, visible through the soundhole.

Serial Number

Try an example: 4273

Model Number

How it works

Choose a brand, type the serial number exactly as it appears (spaces and dashes are ignored) and we'll estimate when the instrument was built. Serial numbers are usually on the neck block, headstock or neck plate.

Supported brands

Martin Guitar, Martin Mandolin, Martin Little Martin (LX), Martin Backpacker, Martin Ukulele (Solid Wood), Martin Ukulele (HPL), Martin Ukulele (SO), Gibson, Fender, Epiphone, Taylor, Ibanez, Takamine, Breedlove, Guild

How to date a Breedlove guitar by serial number

Breedlove is an Oregon acoustic guitar builder founded in 1990.

Where to find the serial number

Number on the paper label inside the body, visible through the soundhole.

Serial number format

Breedlove USA Custom Shop serials are on the paper label inside the body (look through the soundhole). Through early 1999 they are YY-NNN (95-048 is the 48th guitar of 1995). From 1999 to 2010 they are a sequential number from 2000 to 13,212 dated with Breedlove's former range chart; serials were assigned at the start of a build so the year is approximate. Numbers above 13,212 (2011 onward), six to eight digit split-build numbers and imports cannot be dated by serial.

Example Breedlove serial number: 4273. Enter it above to see how the lookup works. Results are estimates, so confirm them against other features of the instrument.

How to find the model of your Breedlove guitar

A serial number mainly tells you when an instrument was made. These markings help identify the model.

Look through the soundhole for the paper label inside the body. It carries the serial number and the model information.
Imports and split-build numbers cannot be dated by serial, so the label and model markings matter more for those.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find the year of my Breedlove guitar from its serial number?

Number on the paper label inside the body, visible through the soundhole. Enter the serial number on guitarsdater.com to get the estimated year of manufacture. Example: 4273.

What does a Breedlove serial number look like?

About Breedlove

Breedlove is an Oregon acoustic guitar builder founded in 1990. Official website: Breedlove.

Founded: 1990, Oregon
Headquarters: Bend, Oregon, USA

Breedlove serial numbers are printed on a label inside the body, visible through the soundhole.

Breedlove dating tips

Through early 1999 USA Custom Shop serials are YY-NNN, so 95-048 is the 48th guitar of 1995.
From 1999 to 2010 serials are sequential numbers from 2000 to 13,212. They were assigned at the start of a build, so the year is approximate.
Numbers above 13,212 (2011 onward), split-build numbers and imports cannot be dated by serial.

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