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Esp guitar serial numbers2/2/2023 ![]() The PRE-2015 system doesn't apply to early ESP's, some of which had no serial number tracking system at all and used random numbers. Serial number is R0714029 The locking tuners do not have the LTD or ESP name on the them which is odd because the tuners on my other LTD guitars do. For this we apologize, and we are working to maintain a more consistent system going forward. ![]() Example of a Gibson serial number: A real serial number is stamped dark on the back of the headstock. Conversely, it is of course no guarantee whether the guitar is authentic, as a serial number is easy to copy. you may still come across the occasional serial number that may conflict with, or doesn't fall under any of the listed categories. If a serial number is not in the lists or is not recognized in the serial number decoder, it does not mean that the guitar is a fake. This has resulted in alot of confusion, and. ESP Guitar Company says: 'Unfortunately the factories at ESP Japan have not kept a consistent and sensible serial number tracking system in place over the years. I keep record of this data in order to try to deduce other correspondences. ![]() ![]() For old guitars we can only know the exact data reading the ESP warranty card (when there is), or unscrewing the neck (if the neck is bolt on) and read under it becuse probably theres the data write on pencil). Many records have been lost during years and most of all were destroyed in a fire accident on late '90s in ESP Japan factory. Unfortunally ESP didn't keep good records of old serial numbers.
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