Guitar Dater: a manual for guitar and bass collectors to help in dating the instruments in your possession.
Through the decoding of the serial numbers applied to the instrument, thanks to the information collected by manufacturers, old catalogs and enthusiasts on dedicated forums, it is possible to identify the year or period of manufacture of the guitar we are observing, to evaluate its value or perceive its history.
In this manual there are indications for the main active producers and iconic brands that have now disappeared that have made the history of the musical instrument industry.