Guild serial number lookup

Manufacturer

Number inside the body or on the headstock.

Serial Number

Try an example: 12345

Model Number

Results for this brand are estimates based on commonly published serial number conventions. Confirm with other features of your instrument.

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 Guild guitar by serial number

Guild is a classic American acoustic and electric guitar brand.

Where to find the serial number

Number inside the body or on the headstock.

Serial number format

Guild serial numbers vary by era: numeric-only serials (1952-1979), model prefix serials (1965-2001), Tacoma or New Hartford plant serials (plant letter, year letter, day of year and unit number; 2005-2014) and 10 digit GAD manufacturing numbers stamped in the soundhole (2004-2015).

Example Guild serial number: 12345. 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 Guild guitar

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

Acoustic guitars have a label inside the body, visible through the soundhole, that shows the model and the serial number.
Model-prefix serials (1965 to 2001) carry a model code, and the lookup shows it when it is recognized.
Electric guitars usually show the model name on the headstock or truss rod cover.

Frequently asked questions

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

Number inside the body or on the headstock. Enter the serial number on guitarsdater.com to get the estimated year of manufacture. Example: 12345.

What does a Guild serial number look like?

How accurate is the Guild date estimate?

Guild did not publish a complete serial number chart, so results are estimates based on documented ranges. Check the model, hardware and features to confirm.

About Guild

Guild is a classic American acoustic and electric guitar brand. Official website: Guild.

Founded: 1952, New York City
Headquarters: United States (brand of Cordoba Music Group)

Guild production moved between New York, Rhode Island, California, Washington and Connecticut, and each era used a different serial scheme.

Guild dating tips

Numeric-only serials cover 1952 to 1979, and model-prefix serials cover 1965 to 2001.
Tacoma and New Hartford plant serials (2005 to 2014) combine a plant letter, a year letter, the day of the year and a unit number.
10 digit GAD manufacturing numbers stamped in the soundhole cover 2004 to 2015.
Some early numbers overlap between years, so confirm the result against the model and its features.

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