The goal of this database is to create the most detailed visual reference material for Martin Trumpets & Cornets from the 1930’s through till the 1960’s. This information is dedicated to the hard working men and women who created such wonderful instruments for us to play and enjoy over the decades that they were in operation. At guitarinsite.nl we strike a chord with guitar enthusiasts around the globe. From the strumming beginner to the seasoned virtuoso, our platform caters to every level of expertise, ensuring everyone can find their rhythm. Dive into our rich library of reviews, artist features, guides, and let’s enjoy music together! Fender Serial Number Decoder. July 8, 2021. Discovering your guitar’s history can be a very rewarding thing to do. Authority Guitar has collated a mountain of data to give you the history. Guild Guitars Serial Numbers. Date Your Guitar. June 18, 2021. Discovering your guitar’s history can be a very rewarding thing to do. Removing serial number cover plate 000-15. I have a 2002 000-15. There is a slight separation at the heel - enough to slide a pice of paper through. This model has a "bolt on" neck (actually screwed). I want to avoid a neck re-set; I figure if I can get the serial number/cover plate off, I should be able to tighten up the screw, or replace it Martin also built mandolins (introduced in 1895), ukuleles (introduced in 1915), taropatches (an 8-stringed ukulele), tiples (a 10-stringed ukulele), Hawaiian guitars, and tenor banjos (in 1923) plus a few custom instruments. Martin workers are allowed to build a guitar for their own use after they have been with the company a stipulated period 1935 Martin D-28, Serial Number 59395. Serial number 59395 was stamped on March 19, 1935 and cleared final inspection on August 15 that year. Being an early D-28 it has advanced X-bracing and an 1-3/4" wide neck (string specing at the bridge is 2-5/16"). Like all pre-war D-28 guitars, it has herringbone purfling around the top of the guitar and Posts: 4,014. Quote: Martins have their serial numbers burned into the neck block. On the mortise and tenon necks, the bolt is covered with a thin piece of wood, installed with double stick tape. That is where the serial number is burned. If the PO can provide the paperwork, I would not hesitate to buy it. 1100 – 2831. 1979. 2832 – 3645. 1980. An exception to the order set of serial numbers and production year is the electric solid body guitars E-18, EM-18, and EB-18 bass, produced from 1978 to mid-1980. If you were unable to determine the date of manufacture of the Martin guitar, you can also search for information on the forum. HWAwt.