Ibanez serial number lookup

Manufacturer

Factory letters then year/month; formats vary by country and era.

Serial Number

Try an example: F0412345

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 Ibanez guitar by serial number

Ibanez is a Japanese brand popular with rock and metal players.

Where to find the serial number

Factory letters then year/month; formats vary by country and era.

Serial number format

Ibanez has no single serial format; each factory numbers its own way, so check the Made in marking too. Japan: 1975-1988 month letter + 2 year digits + 4 digits (A=January); 1986-1996 factory letter (F, H, I) + year digit + 5 digit sequence; F + 2 year digits + 5 digit sequence from 1997 (a model year from November 2004, so F1418872 is May 2014). Korea, Indonesia and China use factory letters then year and month (for example S3021234, C05123456, I060312345, GS071012345). Pre-1975 instruments have no serial; 9 digit all numeric serials from 2005 cannot be dated.

Example Ibanez serial number: F0412345. 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 Ibanez guitar

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

The model name is usually printed on the headstock or truss rod cover.
Acoustic and hollow-body guitars often have a label inside the body, visible through the soundhole or f-hole, showing the model and serial.
Check for a Made in marking too, because the serial format depends on the factory.

Frequently asked questions

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

Factory letters then year/month; formats vary by country and era. Enter the serial number on guitarsdater.com to get the estimated year of manufacture. Example: F0412345.

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About Ibanez

Ibanez is a Japanese brand popular with rock and metal players. Official website: Ibanez.

Founded: 1957, Nagoya, Japan (Hoshino Gakki)
Headquarters: Nagoya, Japan

Ibanez has no single serial format. Each factory numbered its own way, so check the Made in marking as well.

Ibanez dating tips

Japanese serials from 1975 to 1988 start with a month letter (A is January) followed by two year digits.
F plus two year digits and a five digit sequence has been used since 1997, and from November 2004 the digits are a model year.
Korean, Indonesian and Chinese serials use factory letters followed by the year and month.
Instruments made before 1975 have no serial, and all-numeric 9 digit serials from 2005 cannot be dated.

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