Taylor serial number lookup

Manufacturer

11 digit number on the neck block (visible through the soundhole).

Serial Number

Try an example: 1109127045

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 Taylor guitar by serial number

Taylor Guitars is a leading American acoustic guitar builder.

Where to find the serial number

11 digit number on the neck block (visible through the soundhole).

Serial number format

Taylor serial numbers: 10 digits (Nov 2009 on: factory, year digit, month, day, year digit, daily position), 11 digits YYYYMMDDSNN (2000-2009), 9 digits YYMMDDSNN (1993-1999), 400 Series 4-nnnn (1991-1992) or sequential numbers (1975-1992).

Example Taylor serial number: 1109127045. 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 Taylor guitar

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

Look through the soundhole for a label inside the body, which shows the model.
The serial number is stamped on the neck block, also visible through the soundhole.
Taylor serials do not encode the model, so use the label or the model markings for that.

Frequently asked questions

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

11 digit number on the neck block (visible through the soundhole). Enter the serial number on guitarsdater.com to get the estimated year of manufacture. Example: 1109127045.

What does a Taylor serial number look like?

How accurate is the Taylor date estimate?

Taylor 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 Taylor

Taylor Guitars is a leading American acoustic guitar builder. Official website: Taylor.

Founded: 1974, California
Headquarters: El Cajon, California, USA

Taylor changed its serial format several times, and the serial is stamped on the neck block, visible through the soundhole.

Taylor dating tips

Since November 2009 the serial is 10 digits that encode the factory, year digits, month, day and the daily position.
From 2000 to 2009 the serial is 11 digits in YYYYMMDDSNN form, so the first eight digits are the full build date.
From 1993 to 1999 the serial is 9 digits in YYMMDDSNN form.
400 Series guitars from 1991 to 1992 use a 4-nnnn number, and 1975 to 1992 guitars use sequential numbers.

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