How do I know if my Yamaha guitar is original?

The first step is to find the serial number-a combination of letters and/or numbers- and the Made in label (Japan, Taiwan, or Indonesia) on the guitar. You should be able to find these near the soundhole label or the stamp inside the guitar.

Where is the serial number on a Yamaha guitar?

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.

Where is the serial number on a guitar?

A real serial number is stamped dark on the back of the headstock. A fake serial number is usually in white. Brands such as Gibson, Fender, PRS or other renowned brands also issue a certificate of authenticity, but this can also be used for fraud.

How do you read a Collings serial number?

The semi-hollow models (I-35 and SoCo Series) have serial numbers stamped into the center block, which can be seen by looking through the treble side f-hole toward the center of the guitar. A small flashlight may help to spot the serial number through the f-hole.

Are Collings guitars any good?

The entire line of Collings guitars are all high quality with flawless attention to detail and great sound. The price differences are related to the level of bling and wood used. Collings does not mess around with lower quality lines like Martin, Taylor, etc..

How do you date a Collings guitar?

Acoustic guitars built after 1991 have a 3-5 digit serial number (stamped into the mahogany neck block) that can be used to date the instrument.