Serial Number Check?
Serial Number Check?
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Hello all; would someone please let me know if this serial number is legitimate?
Do all signature series have the ESP logo on the back of the headstock? This one does not, and I feel like I got the deal of a lifetime on it.
It feels great, has the certificate of authenticity, came in what appeared to be original packaging, has the logo on the case, and appears to have come from a legitimate dealer. Am I just being paranoid, or am I in good shape?
Thanks to all; Happy Holidays
I have an LTD ESP Explorer, I bought it a long time ago and was wondering if you could tell me the age and possibly wether it's worth anything. Bought it for $900 or so, still have card that was given to me with model and serial number on it. Serial number is stamped on the bottom of the neck. There are no other markings on the guitar except for ESP on the EMG pick ups. Serial number is:43083 Tried to upload image but said files are too large. It's in great condition.
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It's a little dirty/greasy but there are no dents or scratches. The screws are a little tarnished around the pickups but those are replaceable.
Do you know the year by the serial? Is it weird that the serial number is stamped on the bottom of the neck? Most that I've seen have the serial in a pearl inlay about a quarter the way up the neck and those are 1998. I bought mine before that I think. And I've seen them selling anywhere from $600-$3000 depending on the condition.
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It also has the original case.
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Any info is welcome, and thank you.
Serial number points to 2007 production. 25k pots would come with active pickups. Your guitar likely came stock with EMGs.