With acoustic guitars, the serial number is usually written somewhere in the sound cavity of the guitar. If you want to know the production year of your Yamaha guitar,you can decipher it with the serial number decoder, or find it in explanation about the dating system below.

What is the serial?

(Entry 1 of 2) 1 : of, relating to, consisting of, or arranged in a series, rank, or row serial order. 2 : appearing in successive parts or numbers a serial story. 3 : belonging to a series maturing periodically rather than on a single date serial bonds.

Are Yamaha guitars made in Taiwan?

Yamaha started production in Taiwan in 1970 and finished production there in March of 2008 when they moved the factory to China. Some of their low end models (my F335) are currently produced under contract by a manufacturer in Indonesia. Very good quality and playability for the price.

Is a Yamaha guitar good?

The overall quality of Yamaha guitars is testament making instruments that sound great and priced just right. Yamaha guitars are comfortable and easy to play. This makes them a great choice for beginners.

Is the serial number the VIN number?

The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is a unique number assigned to a motor vehicle or ORV. A serial number is a unique number assigned to a snowmobile. The VIN, HIN, or serial number can be found on the vehicle or vessels title, registration, or certificate of insurance.