I want to ensure the Gibson ES 335 I bought used is authentic: SN 01881674 and the Gibson Name on the top is not inlaid pearl but gold paint . Also, no Inlaid Crown but rather ES 335 also in Gold Pa

How To Verify Authentic Gibson Serial Numbers

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Gibson USA, Gibson Acoustic, Gibson Memphis. From 1975-1977 the number is typically found on a decal on the back of the headstock. This should be an 8 digit ...

It was built on the 154th day of 2015, ie 3 June 2015.

if you contact Gibson with the serial nuer, they can tell you exactly what you have. Here's the link-



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Checked 2 different sites for that S#, both came back invalid.
There are internet sites that can help you determine authenticity.
This site has some other info you may find useful (I think it will include saying 'invalid' to your S#, but you can input it yourself just in case you or I missed the #. Just because it's not in the database does not automatically say 'fake.' Your response that it doesn't play well says 'suspected fake.' It could be an accident. I take all my new guitars to a luthier for setting up the action and checkout. That may be a good option for you. Your luthier could possibly tell if it's legit.

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Contat Gibson Customer Service to get the real info-

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i cannot tell from just the serial number. The best bet is to contact Gibson directly. They will need to see pics of the guitar. Their contact info is at
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my resources say 1941. check out this site as dating as an interesting thing with vintage Gibsons. Vintage Guitars Info Gibson collecting vintage gibson guitars

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1958. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibson_ES-335

Intonation is easy if you have an electronic tuner, and instructions for a Les Paul style guitar will be close enough. Same with neck adjustment, if it is a set neck, use the Les Paul info. If a bolt on neck, everything but the neck angle is still relevant.