DATING GUITARS AND MANDOLINS |
The Schecter Diamond series is huge, and we’ve put together a super in-depth guide for you to get to know Schecter guitars, and which one might be for you! Banshee Elite The Banshee Elite line is the successor to the Banshee from a couple of years ago. Most guitar manufacturers put a serial number on each instrument they produce. This number can be used to date a guitar and in some cases tell where it was made. Serial numbers tend to be stamped or written somewhere on the headstock or neck joint of the guitar. On some acoustic guitars, the serial number is on the inside of the sound hole.
What year was my G&L produced ?G&L instruments produced since mid-2010 are shipped with a Custom Build Specifications sheet which includes the date the instrument was completed.
There are also dates labeled on the neck heel and inside of the body. These will give you an approximate idea of when the instrument was completed, typically within one to two weeks of the latter of the two dates shown.
From the early 1980s to early 1997, serial numbers were typically stamped into a neck plate. The serial numbers for guitars began with “G0” (G zero) and basses began with “B0” (B zero). However, in rare instances there are guitars which began with “B0” and basses which began with “G0” on neck plates as the factory may have run out of the appropriate plates.
Some early guitars and basses had serial numbers stamped into the bridge plates. These are usually from 1980 to about 1982.
From early 1997 to about mid-1998, serial numbers for guitars and basses began with “CL” and were applied as a decal to the back of the headstock.
From mid-1998 on, the serial numbers for guitars and basses began with “CLF”.
If you believe your G&L was made between 1980 and 1992, you may also reference the Chronology & Dating page. There is some information about later chronology on this page as well.
Where can I find a dealer for G&L instruments ?
See our listings of US Dealers and International Distributors.
What options are available on G&L instruments ?
Your G&L dealer will be able to show you the current options and retail pricing that are available for the instruments. You may also reference the Guitar Options and Bass Options pages.
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I need a part for my G&L. Where can I get it ?In the US, please visit our online store or contact your local G&L dealer. Outside the US, please contact your national distributor.
I lost the the User's Manual which came with my G&L made in the 1980s to early 1990s. Where can I get a copy ?
Original printed versions are no longer availble, but you can download a PDF version.
Please note that models since the late 1980s, particularly 4-bolt guitars and 6-bolt basses, do not come with owner’s manuals. The manual for earlier models covers how to adjust the micro-tilt neck feature no longer used on 4-bolt and 6-bolt models. Other aspects of the manual, such as pickup height adjustment, generally apply to newer models.
Where can I find technical schematics and wiring diagrams for G&L instruments ?
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Please visit our Support page.
Where can I discuss G&L instruments with other G&L instrument owners?For a guitar focused forum, please visit the Guitars by Leo enthusiast site at www.guitarsbyleo.com. For G&L bass fans, please visit the G&L Bass Support Forum at www.bassesbyleo.com