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Most guitars spend 3-6 months in production, but build time can vary from instrument to instrument.

From memory: M was the month (A to M with I omitted) so M Dec, 92 is the year and BP being the model (Berlin Pro). Yes they did change the numbering system and this is the earlier version. Gruhn’s had originally told me the s/n was 2002 thus the confusion.

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Serial numbers are assigned at the beginning of the build process, so some guitars would have been completed and shipped in subsequent year(s). Interesting must have changed their 'style' of serial numbers as my BP from 92 has following serial no: M92000528BP. 2003 244 Mandolins (97 A’s, 147 F’s) 2004 558 Mandolins (185 A’s, 373 F’s) 2005 407 Mandolins (162 A’s, 245 F’s) LaVonne Jan-04-2007, 1:06pm Just some clarification, I received confirmation from Alex that my MT-2 209 was shipped.

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You may reference the following serial number dating table for a listing of serial number ranges issued into production by year. We simply started with #1 in 1991 and went up sequentially from there. It looks like that piece of gear is gone. Our serial numbers are stamped at the time the guitar starts into production, and build time can vary significantly by model, so there is always some overlap from year to year. Collings D2H Acoustic Guitar RARE Low Serial Number 306 First Year 1990 Indian Rosewood. Find the year your Santa Cruz Guitar was made: All Dreadnoughts: (excluding Tony Rice and Bob Brozman Signature Models see below) 1990: 458 559.

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“No code unfortunately, nor do we have a list of serial numbers for given years. Some of the older guitars did not have serial numbers, but we started stamping serial numbers into the neck block in 1991.”Īnd in response to my question about serial number date codes: Bill Collings found a way to consistently produce vintage-inspired, high-end acoustic guitars with the smallest possible difference from serial number to number.

We started putting guitars out in greater numbers in 1991. Also features select Pau Ferro back and sides. This one features the 1 3/4' nut width and the upgraded Adirondack spruce top. ” Bill Collings started building guitars in 1973, although he was a small independent builder until the early 90’s. Collings D2HA (809) Instrument Weight: 4.68. Collings Guitars for Sale Hand Made in Austin, Texas Collings Acoustic & Electric Guitars OM1 D1 OM2H & D2H City Limits I35 Shop Now. Note in July 2017 the founder Bill Collings died at age 68.

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