Guild is an American guitar brand founded in 1952. Over the years, Guild has had several different serial number systems. Early guitars were numbered in simple ranges. Later, some models had their own serial number sequences. Guitars made in Tacoma and New Hartford included factory and date codes in their serial numbers.
A Guild serial number can help you find the production year of your guitar.
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Where to Find a Guild Serial Number
On acoustic Guild guitars, the serial number is inside the body and can be seen through the sound hole. It is often stamped on the neck block or printed on an internal label.
On electric Guild guitars, the serial number is usually on the back of the headstock. Older guitars may vary, so check the back of the headstock first, then the inside of the body.
Guild Serial Number Decoder
Enter the serial number of your Guild guitar and click the Check button. The decoder will show the production year and country.
Sequential Guild Serial Number 1960-1964
Guild used one continuous serial number sequence from 1960 to 1964. During this period, the serial number did not depend on the model. You can date the guitar by matching the number to the correct yearly range.
For example, Guild serial number 20000 falls in 1962, while serial number 30000 falls in 1964.
This chart applies to guitars made from 1960 through 1964.
| Year | First Serial Number | Last Serial Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 12036 | 14713 |
| 1961 | 14714 | 18419 |
| 1962 | 18420 | 22722 |
| 1963 | 22723 | 28943 |
| 1964 | 28944 | 38636 |
Guild Model-Specific Serial Numbers, From 1965 to 1969
Guild changed its serial number system in 1965. From 1965 to 1969, each model had its own serial number sequence. This means the same year can include many different serial number ranges.
To determine the year your guitar was made:
- Find the guitar type.
- Find the model.
- Match the serial number to the correct year.
Flat-Top Acoustic Models
Use this chart for Guild flat-top acoustic guitars made from 1965 to 1969.
| First Serial Number | Last Serial Number | Year |
|---|---|---|
| D-25 Model | ||
| OG101 | OG192 | 1968 |
| OG203 | OG233 | 1969 |
| D-35 Model | ||
| OJ101 | OJ1003 | 1968 |
| OJ1004 | OJ1592 | 1969 |
| D-40 Model | ||
| AJ101 | AJ333 | 1965 |
| AJ334 | AJ1136 | 1966 |
| AJ1137 | AJ2244 | 1967 |
| AJ2245 | AJ2825 | 1968 |
| AJ2826 | AJ3218 | 1969 |
| D-44 Model | ||
| AC101 | AC166 | 1965 |
| AC167 | AC318 | 1966 |
| AC319 | AC435 | 1967 |
| AC436 | AC488 | 1968 |
| AC489 | AC570 | 1969 |
| D-50 Model | ||
| AL101 | AL192 | 1965 |
| AL193 | AL301 | 1966 |
| AL302 | AL513 | 1967 |
| AL514 | AL584 | 1968 |
| AL585 | AL698 | 1969 |
| D-55 Model | ||
| OI101 | OI105 | 1968 |
| OI106 | OI113 | 1969 |
| F-20 Model | ||
| AG101 | AG316 | 1965 |
| AG317 | AG1534 | 1966 |
| AG1535 | AG2499 | 1967 |
| AG2500 | AG2793 | 1968 |
| AG2794 | AG2822 | 1969 |
| F-30 Model | ||
| AI101 | AI341 | 1965 |
| AI352 | AI1142 | 1966 |
| AI1143 | AI1855 | 1967 |
| AI1856 | AI2270 | 1968 |
| AI2271 | AI2554 | 1969 |
| F-47 Model | ||
| AK101 | AK128 | 1965 |
| AK129 | AK218 | 1966 |
| AK219 | AK418 | 1967 |
| AK419 | AK488 | 1968 |
| AK489 | AK583 | 1969 |
| F-50 Model | ||
| AD101 | AD119 | 1965 |
| AD120 | AD190 | 1966 |
| AD191 | AD291 | 1967 |
| AD292 | AD355 | 1968 |
| AD356 | AD418 | 1969 |
| M-20 3/4 Model | ||
| Some AH numbers | 1965 | |
| OE101 | OE102 | 1969 |
12-String Acoustic Models
Use this chart for Guild 12-string acoustic guitars made from 1965 to 1969.
| First Serial Number | Last Serial Number | Year |
|---|---|---|
| F-112 Model | ||
| OA101 | OA511 | 1968 |
| OA512 | OA695 | 1969 |
| F-212 Model | ||
| AN101 | AN228 | 1965 |
| AN229 | AN810 | 1966 |
| AN811 | AN1558 | 1967 |
| AN1559 | AN2009 | 1968 |
| AN2010 | AN2271 | 1969 |
| F-312 Model | ||
| AS101 | AS136 | 1965 |
| AS142 | AS230 | 1966 |
| AS231 | AS335 | 1967 |
| AS336 | AS376 | 1968 |
| AS377 | AS497 | 1969 |
| F-412 Model | ||
| OB101 | OB110 | 1968 |
| OB111 | OB114 | 1969 |
| F-512 Model | ||
| OC201 | OC206 | 1968 |
| OC207 | OC223 | 1969 |
Archtop and Hollowbody Models
Use this chart for Guild archtop and hollowbody guitars made from 1965 to 1969.
| First Serial Number | Last Serial Number | Year |
|---|---|---|
| A-50 Model | ||
| AB101 | AB136 | 1965 |
| AB137 | AB162 | 1966 |
| AB163 | AB203 | 1967 |
| AB204 | AB240 | 1968 |
| A-150 Model | ||
| AI101 | AI108 | 1968 |
| AI109 | AI113 | 1969 |
| A-350 Model | ||
| OD101 | OD109 | 1968 |
| OD110 | OD112 | 1969 |
| A-500 Model | ||
| AF101 | AF102 | 1966 |
| AF103 | AF115 | 1968 |
| Artist Award Model | ||
| AA101 | AA101 | 1965 |
| AA102 | AA113 | 1966 |
| AA114 | AA139 | 1967 |
| AA140 | AA157 | 1968 |
| AA158 | AA167 | 1969 |
| George Barnes a/e Model | ||
| OF101 | OF104 | 1969 |
| CA-100 Model | ||
| OH101 | OH113 | 1968 |
| OH114 | OH114 | 1969 |
| CE-100 Model | ||
| EF101 | EF211 | 1965 |
| EF212 | EF396 | 1966 |
| EF397 | EF549 | 1967 |
| EF550 | EF719 | 1968 |
| EF720 | EF760 | 1969 |
| DE-400 Model | ||
| EH101 | EH126 | 1965 |
| EH127 | EH233 | 1966 |
| EH234 | EH276 | 1967 |
| EH277 | EH301 | 1968 |
| DE-500 Model | ||
| EI101 | EI107 | 1965 |
| EI108 | EI116 | 1966 |
| EI117 | EI136 | 1967 |
| EI137 | EI141 | 1969 |
| M-65 3/4 Model | ||
| EC101 | EC182 | 1965 |
| EC183 | EC267 | 1966 |
| EC268 | EC322 | 1967 |
| EC323 | EC334 | 1968 |
| M-65 Model | ||
| ED101 | ED160 | 1965 |
| ED161 | ED194 | 1966 |
| ED195 | ED270 | 1967 |
| ED271 | ED335 | 1968 |
| ED336 | ED414 | 1969 |
| M-75 Model | ||
| DD101 | DD138 | 1968 |
| DD139 | DD237 | 1969 |
| M-85 Model | ||
| BB101 | BB109 | 1968 |
| BB110 | BB194 | 1969 |
| T-50 Model | ||
| EB101 | EB196 | 1965 |
| EB197 | EB391 | 1966 |
| EB392 | EB558 | 1967 |
| EB559 | EB607 | 1968 |
| EB608 | EB652 | 1969 |
| T-100 Model | ||
| EE101 | EE601 | 1965 |
| EE602 | EE1939 | 1966 |
| EE1940 | EE2794 | 1967 |
| EE2795 | EE3003 | 1968 |
| EE3004 | EE3109 | 1969 |
| X-50 Model | ||
| EA101 | EA202 | 1965 |
| EA203 | EA326 | 1966 |
| EA327 | EA491 | 1967 |
| EA492 | EA502 | 1968 |
| EA503 | EA506 | 1969 |
| X-175 Model | ||
| EG101 | EG107 | 1965 |
| EG108 | EG160 | 1966 |
| EG161 | EG239 | 1967 |
| EG240 | EG322 | 1968 |
| EG323 | EG346 | 1969 |
| X-500 Model | ||
| DA101 | DA106 | 1965 |
| DA107 | DA138 | 1966 |
| DA139 | DA180 | 1967 |
| DA181 | DA235 | 1968 |
| DA236 | DA244 | 1969 |
Solidbody, Starfire, and Bass Models
Use this chart for Guild solidbody, Starfire, and bass models made between 1965 and 1969.
| First Serial Number | Last Serial Number | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Jet Star Bass Model | ||
| SD101 | SD108 | 1965 |
| SD109 | SD327 | 1966 |
| SD328 | SD343 | 1967 |
| Mark I Model | ||
| CA101 | CA110 | 1965 |
| CA317 | CA996 | 1966 |
| CA997 | CA1973 | 1967 |
| CA1974 | CA2156 | 1968 |
| Mark II Model | ||
| CB101 | CB247 | 1965 |
| CB248 | CB967 | 1966 |
| CB968 | CB1773 | 1967 |
| CB1774 | CB2018 | 1968 |
| Mark III Model | ||
| CC101 | CC252 | 1965 |
| CC253 | CC666 | 1966 |
| CC667 | CC992 | 1967 |
| CC993 | CC1203 | 1968 |
| Mark IV Model | ||
| CD101 | CD128 | 1965 |
| CD129 | CD292 | 1966 |
| CD293 | CD491 | 1967 |
| CD492 | CD541 | 1968 |
| Mark V Model | ||
| CE101 | CE120 | 1965 |
| CE121 | CE137 | 1966 |
| CE138 | CE195 | 1967 |
| Mark VI Model | ||
| CF101 | CF128 | 1967 |
| CF129 | CF175 | 1968 |
| CF176 | CF197 | 1969 |
| S-50 Model | ||
| SA101 | SA201 | 1965 |
| SA202 | SA490 | 1966 |
| SA491 | SA584 | 1967 |
| S-100 Model | ||
| SB101 | SB169 | 1965 |
| SB170 | SB220 | 1966 |
| SB221 | SB251 | 1967 |
| SB252 | SB269 | 1968 |
| S-200 Model | ||
| SC101 | SC101 | 1965 |
| SC102 | SC153 | 1966 |
| SC154 | SC166 | 1967 |
| SC167 | SC191 | 1968 |
| ST-100 Model | ||
| ES101 | ES275 | 1968 |
| ES276 | ES318 | 1969 |
| Starfire II Model | ||
| EK101 | EK387 | 1965 |
| EK388 | EK2098 | 1966 |
| EK2099 | EK2819 | 1967 |
| EK2820 | EK3028 | 1968 |
| EK3029 | EK3098 | 1969 |
| Starfire III Model | ||
| EK101 | EK387 | 1965 |
| EK388 | EK2098 | 1966 |
| EK2099 | EK2819 | 1967 |
| EK2820 | EK3028 | 1968 |
| EK3029 | EK3098 | 1969 |
| Starfire IV Model | ||
| EL101 | EL276 | 1965 |
| EL277 | EL1167 | 1966 |
| EL1168 | EL1840 | 1967 |
| EL1841 | EL2223 | 1968 |
| EL2224 | EL2272 | 1969 |
| Starfire V Model | ||
| EN101 | EN194 | 1965 |
| EN195 | EN927 | 1966 |
| EN928 | EN1807 | 1967 |
| EN1808 | EN2141 | 1968 |
| EN2142 | EN2272 | 1969 |
| Starfire VI Model | ||
| DB101 | DB174 | 1965 |
| DB175 | DB274 | 1966 |
| DB275 | DB329 | 1967 |
| DB330 | DB339 | 1968 |
| Starfire XII Model | ||
| DC101 | DC586 | 1966 |
| DC587 | DC896 | 1967 |
| DC897 | DC897 | 1968 |
| DC899 | DC910 | 1969 |
| Starfire Bass Model | ||
| BA101 | BA177 | 1965 |
| BA178 | BA654 | 1966 |
| BA655 | BA1696 | 1967 |
| BA1697 | BA1946 | 1968 |
| BA1947 | BA2043 | 1969 |
Guild Sequential Serial Numbers, From 1970 to 1979
Guild used one continuous serial number sequence from 1970 to September 1979. During this period, the serial number did not depend on the model. You can date the guitar by matching the number to the correct yearly range.
For example, Guild serial number 80000 falls in 1973, while serial number 180000 falls in 1978.
Use this chart for Guild guitars made from 1970 to September 1979.
| First Serial Number | Last Serial Number | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 46696 | 50978 | 1970 |
| 50979 | 61463 | 1971 |
| 61464 | 75602 | 1972 |
| 75603 | 95496 | 1973 |
| 95497 | 112803 | 1974 |
| 112804 | 130304 | 1975 |
| 130305 | 149625 | 1976 |
| 149626 | 169867 | 1977 |
| 169868 | 195067 | 1978 |
| 195068 | 211877 | 1979 |
Guild Model-Specific Serial Numbers, From 1979 to 1994
Guild changed its serial number system again on September 30, 1979. The company returned to model-specific serial numbers with prefixes.
To determine the year your guitar was made:
- Find the correct guitar type.
- Find the model.
- Compare your serial number with the yearly cutoff numbers listed for that model.
Dreadnought Models
Use this chart for Guild dreadnought and 12-string dreadnought guitars made from late 1979 to 1994.
| Last Serial Number | Year |
|---|---|
| D-15 Model | |
| AH100617 | 1983 |
| AH100924 | 1984 |
| AH101371 | 1985 |
| AH101815 | 1986 |
| D1500642 (not exactly known) | 1987 |
| D151898 | 1988 |
| D151898 | 1989 |
| D152418 | 1990 |
| D152700 | 1991 |
| D153183 | 1992 |
| D153484 | 1993 |
| D153520 | 1994 |
| D-16 Model | |
| AH100924 | 1984 |
| AH101371 | 1985 |
| AH101815 | 1986 |
| D-15/12 Model | |
| EL100064 | 1983 |
| EL100144 | 1984 |
| EL100211 | 1985 |
| D-17 Model | |
| AL100092 | 1984 |
| AL100402 | 1985 |
| AL100575 | 1986 |
| AL100886 | 1987 |
| AL100888 | 1988 |
| D-17/12 Model | |
| GC100026 | 1984 |
| D-25 Model | |
| DA100914 | 1979 |
| DA105752 | 1980 |
| DA109433 | 1981 |
| DA111910 | 1982 |
| DA112936 | 1983 |
| DA113675 | 1984 |
| DA114523 | 1985 |
| DA115528 | 1986 |
| DA001232 (not exactly known) | 1987 |
| DA252265 | 1988 |
| D252986 | 1989 |
| D253561 | 1990 |
| D253790 | 1991 |
| D254482 | 1992 |
| D254666 | 1993 |
| D-25/12 Model | |
| D2512467 | 1987 |
| D251005 | 1989 |
| D251271 | 1990 |
| D2251372 | 1991 |
| D2251570 | 1992 |
| D2251630 | 1993 |
| D-25C Model | |
| EH100098 | 1983 |
| EH100101 | 1984 |
| D-30 Model | |
| D3000367 (not exactly known) | 1987 |
| D300719 | 1988 |
| D300921 | 1989 |
| D301140 | 1990 |
| D301259 | 1991 |
| D301458 | 1992 |
| D301709 | 1993 |
| AD300184 | 1994 |
| D-35 Model | |
| DB100503 | 1979 |
| DB102097 | 1980 |
| DB103268 | 1981 |
| DB103743 | 1982 |
| DB104078 | 1983 |
| DB104288 | 1984 |
| DB104477 | 1985 |
| DB104697 | 1986 |
| DB104754 | 1987 |
| DB104754 | 1988 |
| D-40 Model | |
| DC100247 | 1979 |
| DC101105 | 1980 |
| DC101638 | 1981 |
| DC101782 | 1982 |
| DC101889 | 1983 |
| DC101972 | 1984 |
| DC102066 | 1985 |
| DC102190 | 1986 |
| D0400233 | 1987 |
| DC400482 | 1988 |
| D400640 | 1989 |
| D400824 | 1990 |
| D400857 | 1991 |
| D400884 | 1992 |
| D-40C Model | |
| DG100542 | 1980 |
| DG100818 | 1981 |
| DG100959 | 1982 |
| DG101002 | 1983 |
| DG101032 | 1984 |
| DG101068 | 1985 |
| DC102190 | 1986 |
| D0400233 | 1987 |
| DC400482 | 1988 |
| D400640 | 1989 |
| D400824 | 1990 |
| D400857 | 1991 |
| D-46 Model | |
| DL100131 | 1980 |
| DL100622 | 1981 |
| DL100784 | 1983 |
| DL100839 | 1984 |
| DL100870 | 1985 |
| D-47CE Model | |
| GE100026 | 1983 |
| GE100047 | 1984 |
| GE100049 | 1985 |
| DS-48CE Model | |
| GF100024 | 1983 |
| GF100026 | 1984 |
| D-50 Model | |
| DD100212 | 1979 |
| DD100944 | 1980 |
| DD101382 | 1981 |
| DD101588 | 1982 |
| DD101737 | 1983 |
| DD101789 | 1984 |
| DD101878 | 1985 |
| DD101928 | 1986 |
| DD101210 | 1987 |
| D500447 | 1988 |
| D500478 | 1989 |
| D500703 | 1990 |
| D500782 | 1991 |
| D500964 | 1992 |
| D501104 | 1993 |
| D501106 | 1994 |
| D-50/12 Model | |
| D5012014 | 1984 |
| D-52 Model | |
| EK100034 | 1983 |
| EK100054 | 1984 |
| D-55 Model | |
| DE100236 | 1979 |
| DE100661 | 1980 |
| DE101058 | 1981 |
| DE101186 | 1982 |
| DE101247 | 1983 |
| DE101298 | 1984 |
| DE101374 | 1985 |
| DE101406 | 1986 |
| DE101407 | 1987 |
| DE101376 | 1989 |
| DE101476 | 1990 |
| DE101527 | 1991 |
| DE101688 | 1992 |
| DE101833 | 1993 |
| AD550114 | 1994 |
| D-60 Model | |
| D0600113 | 1987 |
| D600234 | 1988 |
| D600306 | 1989 |
| D600308 | 1990 |
| AD600028 | 1994 |
| D-62 Model | |
| KB100046 | 1984 |
| KB100060 | 1985 |
| D-64 Model | |
| KC100031 | 1984 |
| KC100051 | 1985 |
| KC100193 | 1986 |
| D-65 Model | |
| D0650012 | 1987 |
| GC000020 | 1994 |
| D-66 Model | |
| KD100110 | 1984 |
| KD100162 | 1985 |
| KD100208 | 1986 |
| D-70 Model | |
| EF100151 | 1981 |
| EF100208 | 1982 |
| EF100250 | 1983 |
| EF100263 | 1984 |
| EF100280 | 1985 |
| D-80 Model | |
| EG100014 | 1983 |
| EG100017 | 1984 |
| EG100019 | 1985 |
| EG100024 | 1987 |
| D-100 / D-100C Models | |
| EG100073 | 1990 |
| EG100085 | 1991 |
| EG100105 | 1992 |
| EG100148 | 1993 |
| AD100014 | 1994 |
| D-212 Model | |
| AA101085 | 1981 |
| AA101529 | 1982 |
| AA101895 | 1983 |
| AA102114 | 1984 |
| AA102395 | 1985 |
| AA102792 | 1986 |
| D-225 Model | |
| D225768 | 1988 |
| D-312 Model | |
| DJ100299 | 1986 |
| DJ100300 | 1987 |
| D-4 Model | |
| CF000323 | 1991 |
| CF003381 | 1992 |
| CF006541 | 1993 |
| AD042116 | 1994 |
| D-4-12 Model | |
| CH000631 | 1992 |
| CH001045 | 1993 |
| AD420368 | 1994 |
| D-6 / D-7 Models | |
| KL001210 | 1993 |
| AD060701 | 1994 |
| DC1 Model | |
| AD110841 | 1994 |
| DCE1 Model | |
| LH000003 | 1993 |
| DV-52 / DV-62 Models | |
| EK100611 | 1993 |
| DV-52 Model | |
| AD520445 | 1994 |
| DV-62 Model | |
| AD620145 | 1994 |
| DV-72 Model | |
| AD720197 | 1994 |
| DV-73 Model | |
| AD730014 | 1994 |
| DV-76 Model | |
| AD760010 | 1994 |
| DV-82 Model | |
| FK000001 | 1994 |
Small-Body Flat-Top Models
Use this chart for Guild small-body flat-top guitars made from late 1979 to 1994.
| Last Serial Number | Year |
|---|---|
| Crossroads / CR01 Model | |
| FA000097 | 1994 |
| F-4CE Model | |
| CK000003 | 1992 |
| AF040801 | 1994 |
| F-5 / F-5CE Models | |
| LE000122 | 1993 |
| AF050200 | 1994 |
| F-15 Model | |
| F150054 | 1990 |
| F150167 | 1991 |
| F150254 | 1992 |
| F-20 Model | |
| FA100051 | 1979 |
| FA100244 | 1980 |
| FA100394 | 1981 |
| FA100490 | 1982 |
| FA100524 | 1983 |
| FA100545 | 1984 |
| FA100595 | 1985 |
| FA100663 | 1986 |
| FA100818 | 1990 |
| FA100874 | 1991 |
| FA100890 | 1992 |
| AF200049 | 1994 |
| F-25E / F-4 Models | |
| CJ000597 | 1992 |
| CJ002255 | 1993 |
| F-30 Model | |
| FB100073 | 1979 |
| FB100235 | 1980 |
| FB100382 | 1981 |
| FB100440 | 1982 |
| FB100472 | 1983 |
| FB100509 | 1984 |
| FB100527 | 1985 |
| AF300151 | 1994 |
| F-30CE Model | |
| F3000130 | 1992 |
| F3000242 | 1993 |
| F-30R Model | |
| GG100123 | 1980 |
| GG1-174 | 1981 |
| GG100203 | 1982 |
| GG100207 | 1983 |
| GG100118 | 1993 |
| F-35 Model | |
| F350029 | 1990 |
| F350038 | 1991 |
| F350049 | 1992 |
| F-40 Model | |
| FC100015 | 1979 |
| FC100197 | 1980 |
| FC100381 | 1981 |
| FC100393 | 1982 |
| F-42 Model | |
| KG100036 | 1984 |
| KG100065 | 1985 |
| F-44 Model | |
| KH100078 | 1984 |
| KH100186 | 1985 |
| KH100249 | 1986 |
| F0440017 | 1987 |
| F-45 Model | |
| F0450311 | 1987 |
| F450535 | 1988 |
| F450664 | 1989 |
| F450816 | 1990 |
| F450860 | 1991 |
| F450918 | 1992 |
| F-45CE Model | |
| GG100006 | 1982 |
| GG100409 | 1983 |
| GB100533 | 1984 |
| GB100683 | 1985 |
| GB100839 | 1986 |
| F-45/12 Model | |
| GJ100030 | 1984 |
| GJ100157 | 1986 |
| F-46 Model | |
| KJ100029 | 1984 |
| KJ100089 | 1985 |
| KJ100121 | 1986 |
| FS-46CE Model | |
| EJ100205 | 1983 |
| EJ100306 | 1984 |
| EJ100370 | 1985 |
| EJ100401 | 1986 |
| FS-46CE/12 Model | |
| GH100005 | 1983 |
| F-48 Model | |
| F480006 | 1992 |
| F-50 Model | |
| FD100018 | 1979 |
| FD100286 | 1980 |
| FD100424 | 1981 |
| FD100484 | 1982 |
| FD100535 | 1983 |
| FD100600 | 1984 |
| FD100650 | 1985 |
| FD100693 | 1986 |
| AF500012 | 1994 |
| F-50R Model | |
| FE100025 | 1979 |
| FE100261 | 1980 |
| FE100340 | 1981 |
| FE100426 | 1982 |
| FE100431 | 1983 |
| FE100462 | 1984 |
| FE100479 | 1985 |
| FE100505 | 1986 |
| FE100515 | 1987 |
| F-65CE Model | |
| F650062 | 1992 |
| F650120 | 1993 |
| AF650118 | 1994 |
| F-112 Model | |
| FF100199 | 1979 |
| FF100277 | 1980 |
| FF100286 | 1981 |
| FF100294 | 1982 |
| F-212 Model | |
| FG100014 | 1979 |
| FG100194 | 1980 |
| FG100308 | 1981 |
| FG100324 | 1982 |
| FG100342 | 1983 |
| FG100358 | 1984 |
| FG100382 | 1985 |
| F-212C Model | |
| FH100001 | 1979 |
| FH100056 | 1980 |
| FH100424 | 1981 |
| F-212XL Model | |
| FJ100233 | 1980 |
| FJ100401 | 1981 |
| FJ100486 | 1982 |
| FJ100525 | 1983 |
| FJ100545 | 1984 |
| FJ100567 | 1985 |
| F-412 Model | |
| FK100045 | 1979 |
| FK100221 | 1980 |
| FK100342 | 1981 |
| FK100385 | 1982 |
| FK100405 | 1983 |
| FK100445 | 1984 |
| FK100476 | 1985 |
| FK100506 | 1986 |
| FK100578 | 1987 |
| F-512 Model | |
| FL100040 | 1979 |
| FL100225 | 1980 |
| FL100362 | 1981 |
| FL100440 | 1982 |
| FL100477 | 1983 |
| FL100519 | 1984 |
| FL100543 | 1985 |
| FL100569 | 1986 |
| FL100603 | 1990 |
| FF-5 / FF-5CE Models | |
| LF000046 | 1993 |
| AF150119 | 1994 |
| Special Order Model | |
| FL100571 | 1990 |
Jumbo Models
Use this chart for Guild jumbo and 12-string jumbo guitars made from late 1979 to 1994.
| Last Serial Number | Year |
|---|---|
| G-37 Model | |
| DF100052 | 1979 |
| DF100814 | 1980 |
| DF101339 | 1981 |
| DF101579 | 1982 |
| DF101774 | 1983 |
| DF101890 | 1984 |
| DF101990 | 1985 |
| DF102135 | 1986 |
| G-45 Model | |
| GD100002 | 1982 |
| GD100050 | 1983 |
| GD100053 | 1984 |
| GD100080 | 1985 |
| GD100089 | 1987 |
| G-45 / Hank Williams Model | |
| FG000067 | 1994 |
| G045 / Hank Williams Model | |
| FG450005 | 1994 |
| G-212 Model | |
| DH100035 | 1979 |
| DH100248 | 1980 |
| DH100398 | 1981 |
| DH100419 | 1982 |
| DH100436 | 1983 |
| G-312 Model | |
| DJ100014 | 1979 |
| DJ100164 | 1980 |
| DJ100235 | 1981 |
| DJ100263 | 1982 |
| DJ100281 | 1983 |
| DJ100287 | 1984 |
| GF-25 Model | |
| GF250409 | 1987 |
| GF250715 | 1988 |
| GF250845 | 1989 |
| GF250935 | 1990 |
| GF250946 | 1991 |
| GF250948 | 1992 |
| GF250999 | 1993 |
| GF-30 Model | |
| GF300269 | 1987 |
| GF300498 | 1988 |
| GF300604 | 1989 |
| GF300699 | 1990 |
| GF300766 | 1991 |
| GF300836 | 1992 |
| GF300845 | 1993 |
| GF-40 Model | |
| GF400082 | 1987 |
| GF400086 | 1988 |
| GF-50 Model | |
| GF500212 | 1987 |
| GF500290 | 1988 |
| GF500322 | 1989 |
| GF500337 | 1990 |
| GF-50R Model | |
| FE100512 | 1987 |
| GF-50/12 Model | |
| GF50120043 | 1987 |
| GF-55 Model | |
| GF100002 | 1989 |
| GF100069 | 1990 |
| GF100103 | 1991 |
| GF100126 | 1992 |
| GF100166 | 1993 |
| GF-60M Model | |
| GF600048 | 1987 |
| GF600082 | 1988 |
| GF-60R Model | |
| GF60R0087 | 1987 |
| GF600206 | 1988 |
| GF600275 | 1989 |
| GF60277 | 1990 |
| GV-52 Model | |
| FE000225 | 1994 |
| GV-70 Model | |
| FJ000059 | 1994 |
| JF-4 Model | |
| CG000746 | 1992 |
| CG001572 | 1993 |
| AJ040387 | 1994 |
| JF-4-12 Model | |
| LA000166 | 1993 |
| AJ420064 | 1994 |
| JF-30 Model | |
| JF300234 | 1987 |
| JF300618 | 1988 |
| JF300663 | 1989 |
| JF301099 | 1990 |
| JF301224 | 1991 |
| JF301528 | 1992 |
| JF301880 | 1993 |
| AJ300329 | 1994 |
| JF-30/12 Model | |
| JF30120198 | 1987 |
| J230398 | 1988 |
| J230561 | 1989 |
| JF230820 | 1990 |
| JF230970 | 1991 |
| JF231262 | 1992 |
| JF231502 | 1993 |
| AJ320240 | 1994 |
| JF-50 Model | |
| JF500050 | 1987 |
| JF500112 | 1988 |
| JF-50/12 Model | |
| JF501250007 | 1987 |
| JF-55 Model | |
| FE100562 | 1989 |
| FE100658 | 1990 |
| FE100707 | 1991 |
| FE100869 | 1992 |
| FE101037 | 1993 |
| AJ550129 | 1994 |
| JF-55-12 Model | |
| FL100621 | 1991 |
| FL100660 | 1992 |
| FL100708 | 1993 |
| AJ520062 | 1994 |
| JF-65M Model | |
| JF650031 | 1987 |
| JF-65R Model | |
| JF65R0019 | 1987 |
| FE100516 | 1989 |
| JF-65/12 Model | |
| JF65120064 | 1987 |
| J265153 | 1988 |
| JF265227 | 1989 |
| JF265352 | 1990 |
| JF265427 | 1991 |
| JF265544 | 1992 |
| JF265635 | 1993 |
| AJ620090 | 1994 |
| JF-65R/12 Model | |
| JF65R0018 | 1987 |
| JF-100 Model | |
| JF000002 | 1992 |
| JF100008 | 1993 |
| AJ110121 | 1994 |
| JF-100-12 Model | |
| JF200003 | 1993 |
| JF-200 Model | |
| AJ120005 | 1994 |
| JA100-12C Model | |
| AJ120005 | 1994 |
| JF-212XL Model | |
| FJ100612 | 1989 |
| JV-52 Model | |
| FJ520028 | 1994 |
| JV-72 Model | |
| FJ720018 | 1994 |
Archtop and Jazz Models
Use this chart for Guild archtop and jazz guitars made from late 1979 to 1994.
| Last Serial Number | Year |
|---|---|
| Artist Award Model | |
| JA100012 | 1979 |
| JA100043 | 1980 |
| JA100067 | 1981 |
| JA100097 | 1982 |
| JA100107 | 1983 |
| JA100122 | 1984 |
| JA100127 | 1985 |
| JA100133 | 1986 |
| JA100147 | 1987 |
| JA100203 | 1988 |
| JA100227 | 1989 |
| JA100274 | 1990 |
| JA100280 | 1991 |
| JA100328 | 1992 |
| JA100379 | 1993 |
| AA000039 | 1994 |
| CE-100 Model | |
| KA100015 | 1979 |
| KA100077 | 1980 |
| KA100136 | 1981 |
| KA100159 | 1982 |
| KA100169 | 1983 |
| KA100175 | 1984 |
| LB000069 | 1993 |
| AC100023 | 1994 |
| T-250 Model | |
| HK100123 | 1986 |
| HK100211 | 1987 |
| X-500 Model | |
| JB100165 | 1979 |
| JB100178 | 1980 |
| JB100194 | 1981 |
| JB100214 | 1982 |
| JB100312 | 1988 |
| JB100341 | 1989 |
| JB100373 | 1990 |
| JB100389 | 1991 |
| JB100421 | 1992 |
| JB100173 | 1993 |
| AK500008 | 1994 |
| X-700 Model | |
| AK700028 | 1994 |
| X-701 / X-702 Models | |
| JD100235 | 1979 |
Starfire Models
Use this chart for Guild Starfire and semi-hollow guitars made from late 1979 to 1994.
| Last Serial Number | Year |
|---|---|
| SF-4 Model | |
| GA100898 | 1979 |
| GA100911 | 1980 |
| GA100982 | 1981 |
| GA100982 | 1982 |
| Starfire / SF-4 Model | |
| GA101002 | 1990 |
| GA101072 | 1991 |
| GA101115 | 1992 |
| GA101147 | 1993 |
| AG000014 | 1994 |
Solidbody Electric Models
Use this chart for Guild solidbody electric guitars made from late 1979 to 1994
| Last Serial Number | Year |
|---|---|
| Blues Bird Model | |
| BJ100060 | 1985 |
| BJ100215 | 1986 |
| BJ100216 | 1987 |
| Brian May Model | |
| BHM150 | 1984 |
| BHM286 | 1985 |
| BMH316 | 1986 |
| BM20022 | 1993 |
| BM00415 | 1994 |
| Brian May Signature Model | |
| ME00316 | 1994 |
| Brian May Special Model | |
| BHM30114 | 1994 |
| Brian May Standard Model | |
| BHD00039 | 1994 |
| Detonator Model | |
| JH000341 | 1984 |
| JH100580 | 1985 |
| JH000605 | 1990 |
| Liberator Model | |
| JK000085 | 1979 |
| JK000206 | 1980 |
| Mark II Model | |
| CA100657 | 1979 |
| CA100689 | 1980 |
| CA100733 | 1981 |
| CA100743 | 1982 |
| Mark III Model | |
| CB100406 | 1979 |
| CB100425 | 1980 |
| CB100461 | 1981 |
| CB100463 | 1982 |
| Mark IV Model | |
| CC100253 | 1979 |
| CC100270 | 1980 |
| Mark V Model | |
| CD100156 | 1979 |
| CD100176 | 1980 |
| CD100184 | 1981 |
| CD100185 | 1982 |
| Night Bird Model | |
| BL100104 | 1985 |
| BL100324 | 1986 |
| Night Bird I Model | |
| BE100083 | 1987 |
| BC100103 | 1988 |
| Night Bird II Model | |
| BL100426 | 1987 |
| BL100489 | 1988 |
| BL100530 | 1989 |
| Nightbird CU Model | |
| BL100597 | 1990 |
| BL100626 | 1991 |
| BL100634 | 1992 |
| Nightbird DX Model | |
| LC000015 | 1990 |
| LC000020 | 1991 |
| Nightbird ST Model | |
| LB000015 | 1990 |
| LB000020 | 1991 |
| Nightingale Model | |
| JL000040 | 1979 |
| JL000082 | 1980 |
| Prestige CL Model | |
| JK000025 | 1990 |
| JK000038 | 1991 |
| JK000044 | 1992 |
| Prestige EX Model | |
| JL000011 | 1990 |
| JL000016 | 1991 |
| JL000037 | 1992 |
| Prestige ST Model | |
| JH000089 | 1990 |
| JH000120 | 1991 |
| JH000172 | 1992 |
| Pro 4 Model | |
| AL040139 | 1994 |
| Pro 5 Model | |
| AL050078 | 1994 |
| Prototypes Model | |
| FF000015 | 1990 |
| FF000019 | 1991 |
| FF000036 | 1992 |
| FF000057 | 1993 |
| FB000004 | 1994 |
| S-280 / S-281 Models | |
| HC100481 | 1984 |
| HC101039 | 1985 |
| HC101493 | 1986 |
| S-282 Model | |
| HE100047 | 1984 |
| S-284 Model | |
| HG100101 | 1984 |
| HG100435 | 1985 |
| HG100637 | 1986 |
| HG100638 | 1987 |
| S-285 Model | |
| GK100011 | 1986 |
| S-4CE Model | |
| KE000042 | 1992 |
| AE040103 | 1994 |
| S-100 Model | |
| FB000132 | 1994 |
| Songbird Model | |
| KK001267 | 1990 |
| KK001352 | 1991 |
| KK001847 | 1992 |
| KK002243 | 1993 |
| FB000132 | 1994 |
| Studio 24 Model | |
| GL100030 | 1986 |
| X-79 Model | |
| AD101705 | 1979 |
| AD101790 | 1980 |
| X-80 Model | |
| HD100129 | 1979 |
| HD100172 | 1980 |
| X-82 Model | |
| JF100460 | 1979 |
| X-88 Model | |
| HF100285 | 1979 |
| HF100457 | 1980 |
| X-92 Model | |
| HH129 | 1979 |
| X-100 Model | |
| HJ100004 | 1979 |
| HJ100095 | 1980 |
| X-160 Model | |
| HJ000005 | 1988 |
| HJ000126 | 1989 |
| X-160 / X-161 Models | |
| HJ000154 | 1990 |
| HJ000176 | 1991 |
| HJ000261 | 1992 |
| HJ000302 | 1993 |
| AK160031 | 1994 |
| X-170 Model | |
| HL100014 | 1980 |
| HL100076 | 1981 |
| HL100230 | 1982 |
| HL100471 | 1988 |
| HL100558 | 1989 |
| HL100636 | 1990 |
| HL100660 | 1991 |
| HL100717 | 1992 |
| HL100765 | 1993 |
| AK170059 | 1994 |
| X-2000 / X-4000 Models | |
| CL000053 | 1992 |
| CL000054 | 1993 |
Bass Models
Use this chart for Guild bass guitars made from late 1979 to 1994
| Last Serial Number | Year |
|---|---|
| B-30 Model | |
| B300100 | 1987 |
| B300230 | 1988 |
| B300310 | 1989 |
| B300373 | 1990 |
| B300425 | 1991 |
| B300590 | 1992 |
| B300727 | 1993 |
| AB300132 | 1994 |
| B-30E Model | |
| AB300132 | 1994 |
| B-50 Model | |
| BA100002 | 1979 |
| BA100012 | 1980 |
| BA100168 | 1981 |
| BA100212 | 1982 |
| BA100249 | 1983 |
| BA100269 | 1984 |
| BA100306 | 1985 |
| BA100326 | 1986 |
| BA100212 | 1987 |
| BA100249 | 1988 |
| BA300310 | 1989 |
| B-301 / B-302 Models | |
| BB100400 | 1979 |
| BB100846 | 1980 |
| B-301A / B-302A Models | |
| BC100061 | 1979 |
| BC100196 | 1980 |
| BB100235 | 1981 |
| B-401 / B-402 Models | |
| BD100212 | 1980 |
| BD100335 | 1981 |
| B-4E Model | |
| LD000271 | 1993 |
| AB040487 | 1994 |
| B-500CE Model | |
| KF000018 | 1992 |
| KF000061 | 1993 |
| Ashbory Bass Model | |
| AJ23 | 1986 |
| AJ1109 | 1987 |
| AJ1235 | 1988 |
| FS-46 Bass Model | |
| BF100008 | 1983 |
| SB-600 / SB-602 / SB-603 Models | |
| BE100050 | 1983 |
| BE100446 | 1984 |
| BE101135 | 1985 |
| BE101726 | 1986 |
| SB-602 Model | |
| BE102702 | 1987 |
| BE103519 | 1988 |
| BE103826 | 1989 |
| SB-604 Model | |
| BH100266 | 1983 |
| BH100616 | 1984 |
| BH100725 | 1987 |
| BH100744 | 1988 |
| SB-605 Model | |
| BK100177 | 1986 |
| BK100290 | 1987 |
| BK100435 | 1988 |
| BK100524 | 1989 |
| SB-608 Model | |
| BG100068 | 1984 |
| BG100116 | 1985 |
| SB-902 Model | |
| JE1000153 | 1988 |
| JE000186 | 1989 |
| SB-905 Model | |
| JF000009 | 1989 |
| Pilot / SB-602 Model | |
| BE103981 | 1990 |
| BE104111 | 1991 |
| BE104420 | 1992 |
| BE104434 | 1993 |
| Pilot / SB-605 Model | |
| BK100569 | 1990 |
| BK100594 | 1991 |
| BK100748 | 1992 |
| BK100783 | 1993 |
| Pilot / SB-902 Model | |
| JE000195 | 1990 |
| JE000230 | 1991 |
| JE000374 | 1992 |
| JE000404 | 1993 |
Guild Model-Specific Serial Numbers, From 1995 to 1999
Guild used model-specific serial numbers from 1995 to 1999. Each model had its own serial number prefix and yearly range. For most Guild models from 1995 to 1997, the available records include both the first and last serial numbers used each year.
There is no serial number data for 1998 and 1999. It is only known that Guild continued using the same system as in 1995-1997.
Guild guitars made from 1995 to 1999 were built in Westerly, Rhode Island. Fender bought Guild in late 1995, but production did not move from Westerly to Corona, California until late 2001.
Dreadnought Models
Use this chart for Guild dreadnought and 12-string dreadnought guitars made from 1995 to 1997.
| First Serial Number | Last Serial Number | Year |
|---|---|---|
| D-4 Model | ||
| AD042117 | AD044518 | 1995 |
| AD044518 | AD048099 | 1996 |
| AD048100 | AD401129 | 1997 |
| D-4E Model | ||
| AD042117 | AD044518 | 1995 |
| D-4-12 Model | ||
| AD420369 | AD420802 | 1995 |
| AD421508 | AD421738 | 1997 |
| D-6 Model | ||
| AD060702 | AD061343 | 1995 |
| D-6E, D-6HG, DV-6 Models | ||
| AD060702 | AD061343 | 1995 |
| D-15 Model | ||
| D153520 | D153520 | 1995 |
| D-25 Model | ||
| AD042117 | AD044518 | 1995 |
| AD044518 | AD048099 | 1996 |
| AD048100 | AD401129 | 1997 |
| D-25-12 Model | ||
| AD420369 | AD420802 | 1995 |
| AD421508 | AD421738 | 1997 |
| D-26 Model | ||
| AD260001 | AD260458 | 1995 |
| D-30 Model | ||
| AD300185 | AD300301 | 1995 |
| D-30BLD Model | ||
| AD300302 | AD300348 | 1996 |
| AD300349 | AD300784 | 1997 |
| D-50 Model | ||
| D501107 | D501107 | 1995 |
| D-55 Model | ||
| AD550115 | AD550220 | 1995 |
| AD550221 | AD550412 | 1996 |
| AD550413 | AD550691 | 1997 |
| D-60 Model | ||
| AD600029 | AD600043 | 1995 |
| D-100 Model | ||
| AD100015 | AD100022 | 1995 |
| D-100C Model | ||
| AD100015 | AD100022 | 1995 |
| AD100023 | AD100039 | 1996 |
| AD100040 | AD100049 | 1997 |
| DC-1 Model | ||
| AD110842 | AD111713 | 1995 |
| DCE-1 Model | ||
| AD110842 | AD111713 | 1995 |
| AD111714 | AD113572 | 1996 |
| AD113573 | AD114800 | 1997 |
| DCE-1HG Model | ||
| AD113573 | AD114800 | 1997 |
| DC-5 Model | ||
| FC050299 | FC050578 | 1995 |
| FC050579 | FC050964 | 1996 |
| DCE-5 Model | ||
| FC050965 | FC051258 | 1997 |
| DC-130 Model | ||
| FD000020 | FD000022 | 1995 |
| DV-6HR Model | ||
| AD061343 | AD062106 | 1996 |
| AD062107 | AD062419 | 1997 |
| DV-6HG Model | ||
| AD062107 | AD062419 | 1997 |
| DV-52 Model | ||
| AD520446 | AD520945 | 1995 |
| AD520946 | AD521850 | 1996 |
| AD521850 | AD522272 | 1997 |
| DV-52HG Model | ||
| AD520446 | AD520945 | 1995 |
| AD520946 | AD521850 | 1996 |
| AD521850 | AD522272 | 1997 |
| DV-62 Model | ||
| AD620146 | AD620146 | 1995 |
| DV-72 Model | ||
| AD720197 | AD720197 | 1995 |
| DV-73 Model | ||
| AD730015 | AD730052 | 1995 |
| DV-74 Model | ||
| AD740008 | AD740022 | 1996 |
| DV-76 Model | ||
| AD760010 | AD760010 | 1995 |
| DV-82 Model | ||
| FK000001 | FK000001 | 1995 |
Small-Body Flat-Top Models
Use this chart for Guild small-body flat-top guitars made from 1995 to 1997.
| First Serial Number | Last Serial Number | Year |
|---|---|---|
| F-4CE Model | ||
| AF040802 | AF041355 | 1995 |
| AF041356 | AF042131 | 1996 |
| AF042131 | AF042598 | 1997 |
| F-5CE Model | ||
| AF050201 | AF050353 | 1995 |
| AF050354 | AF050614 | 1996 |
| AF050615 | AF050660 | 1997 |
| F-20 Model | ||
| AF200050 | AF200131 | 1995 |
| F-30 Model | ||
| AF300153 | AF300153 | 1995 |
| F-50 Model | ||
| AF500013 | AF500015 | 1995 |
| F-65CE Model | ||
| AF650119 | AF650237 | 1995 |
| AF650238 | AF650398 | 1996 |
| AF650398 | AF650556 | 1997 |
| FF-5CE Model | ||
| AF150120 | AF150143 | 1995 |
Jumbo Models
Use this chart for Guild jumbo and 12-string jumbo guitars made from 1995 to 1997.
| First Serial Number | Last Serial Number | Year |
|---|---|---|
| JA-100-12C Model | ||
| AJ120005 | AJ120012 | 1996 |
| JF-4 Model | ||
| AJ040388 | AJ040424 | 1995 |
| JF-4E Model | ||
| AJ040388 | AJ040424 | 1995 |
| JF-4-12 Model | ||
| AJ420064 | AJ420064 | 1995 |
| JF-30 Model | ||
| AJ300330 | AJ300779 | 1995 |
| AJ300780 | AJ301720 | 1996 |
| AJ301720 | AJ302129 | 1997 |
| JF-30-12 Model | ||
| AJ320241 | AJ320592 | 1995 |
| AJ320593 | AJ321101 | 1996 |
| AJ321102 | AJ321291 | 1997 |
| JF-55 Model | ||
| AJ550130 | AJ550293 | 1995 |
| AJ550294 | AJ550483 | 1996 |
| AJ550484 | AJ550613 | 1997 |
| JF-55-12 Model | ||
| AJ520063 | AJ520175 | 1995 |
| AJ520176 | AJ520253 | 1996 |
| AJ520254 | AJ520300 | 1997 |
| JF-65-12 Model | ||
| AJ620091 | AJ620188 | 1995 |
| AJ620188 | AJ620304 | 1996 |
| AJ620305 | AJ620369 | 1997 |
| JF-100 Model | ||
| AJ110122 | AJ100027 | 1995 |
| JF-100C Model | ||
| AJ100028 | AJ100041 | 1996 |
| AJ100042 | AJ100046 | 1997 |
| JF-100C-12 Model | ||
| AJ100042 | AJ100046 | 1997 |
| JF-200 Model | ||
| AJ120006 | AJ100007 | 1995 |
| JV-72 Model | ||
| FJ720019 | FJ720023 | 1995 |
Archtop and Semi-Hollow Models
Use this chart for Guild archtop and semi-hollow guitars made from 1995 to 1997.
| First Serial Number | Last Serial Number | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Artist Award Model | ||
| AA000040 | AA000089 | 1995 |
| AA000089 | AA000105 | 1996 |
| AA000106 | AA000158 | 1997 |
| A-25 Model | ||
| AF250272 | AF250893 | 1996 |
| AF250894 | AF250896 | 1997 |
| A-50 Model | ||
| AF500079 | AF500194 | 1996 |
| AF500195 | AF500209 | 1997 |
| Starfire 4 Model | ||
| AG000015 | AG000023 | 1995 |
| AG000024 | AG000219 | 1996 |
| Starfire II Model | ||
| AG300001 | AG301083 | 1997 |
| Starfire III Model | ||
| AG300001 | AG301083 | 1997 |
| Starfire IV Model | ||
| AG000220 | AG000937 | 1997 |
| X-500 Model | ||
| AK500009 | AK000010 | 1995 |
| X-700 Model | ||
| AK700029 | AK700069 | 1995 |
| AK700070 | AK700118 | 1996 |
| AK700119 | AK700213 | 1997 |
Solidbody Electric Models
Use this chart for Guild solidbody electric guitars made from 1995 to 1997.
| First Serial Number | Last Serial Number | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BM01 / BM01(ST) Model | ||
| BHP00004 | BHP00057 | 1995 |
| Pro 5 Model | ||
| AL050079 | AL050096 | 1995 |
| Prototypes Model | ||
| JJ000001 | JJ000009 | 1995 |
| S-100 Model | ||
| FB000133 | FB000194 | 1995 |
| FB000195 | FB000378 | 1996 |
| FB000379 | FB000770 | 1997 |
| S-4CE Model | ||
| AE040104 | AE040343 | 1995 |
| AE040541 | AE040672 | 1997 |
| Songbird Model | ||
| AE040104 | AE040343 | 1995 |
| Songbird HG Model | ||
| AE040541 | AE040672 | 1997 |
| X-150 Model | ||
| AK150001 | AK150004 | 1997 |
| X-170 Model | ||
| AK170060 | AK170138 | 1995 |
| AK170139 | AK170401 | 1996 |
| AK170401 | AK170799 | 1997 |
Bass Models
Use this chart for Guild bass guitars made from 1995 to 1997.
| First Serial Number | Last Serial Number | Year |
|---|---|---|
| B-4E Model | ||
| AB040488 | AB040714 | 1995 |
| AB040714 | AB041044 | 1996 |
| AB041045 | AB041257 | 1997 |
| B-4EHG Model | ||
| AB041045 | AB041257 | 1997 |
| B-30 / B-30E Models | ||
| AB300133 | AB300207 | 1995 |
| AB300208 | AB300286 | 1996 |
| AB300287 | AB301349 | 1997 |
Guild Corona Serial Numbers, From 2001 to 2004
In late 2001, Fender moved Guild production to Corona, California. Nearly complete guitar kits were sent from the old Westerly factory to Corona for finishing and final assembly.
In 2004, Fender moved American Guild acoustic guitar production to Tacoma, Washington.
Guild used several serial number prefixes during this period, but they all began with the letter C. Serial numbers were issued in sequence for each model.
Different models used different prefixes. For example, CUP was used for the F-512, CUB for the F-412, CPM for the D-25, and CB000 for the X-160 Rockabilly.
Guild Tacoma Serial Number, From 2005 to 2008
Guild began building guitars in Tacoma, Washington, in early 2005.
Tacoma guitars have serial numbers with 2 letters and 6 digits.
Read the serial number from left to right:
The first letter is always T for Tacoma.
The second letter identifies the year.
The first 3 digits give the day of the year.
The last 3 digits are the build number for that day.
Example: TK123045.
T = Tacoma
K = 2007
123 = 123rd day of the year
045 = 45th guitar built that day
Serial number TK123045 was made in Tacoma on May 3, 2007.
The chart below gives the year code for Tacoma Guild guitars.
| Letter | Year |
|---|---|
| I | 2005 |
| J | 2006 |
| K | 2007 |
| L | 2008 |
Guild New Hartford Serial Number, From December 2008 to 2014
Guild began building guitars in New Hartford, Connecticut, in December 2008.
New Hartford guitars follow the same basic serial number format as Tacoma guitars. The main difference is the first letter: N stands for New Hartford.
Read the serial number from left to right:
The first letter identifies the factory.
The second letter identifies the year.
The first 3 digits give the day of the year.
The last 3 digits are the build number for that day.
Example: NP045012.
N = New Hartford
P = 2012
045 = 45th day of the year
012 = 12th guitar built that day
Serial number NP045012 was made in New Hartford on February 14, 2012.
The chart below gives the year codes for New Hartford Guild guitars from 2008 to 2014.
| Second Letter | Year |
|---|---|
| L | 2008 |
| M | 2009 |
| N | 2010 |
| O | 2011 |
| P | 2012 |
| Q | 2013 |
| R | 2014 |
Guild Oxnard Serial Number Since 2015
Guild changed ownership in 2014, when Fender sold the brand to Cordoba Music Group. Guild USA acoustic guitar production moved to Oxnard, California, in 2015.
The serial number format also changed.
The serial number begins with C.
The next 2 digits identify the year.
The remaining digits are the running production number.
Example: C221257.
C = Guild USA Oxnard
22 = 2022
1257 = running production number
Asian Guild Serial Numbers
Outside the United States, Guild guitars are made in China, Indonesia, and Korea.
GAD Serial Numbers
Guild introduced the GAD (Guild Acoustic Design) line in January 2004. These guitars were made in China.
Many GAD guitars have a circular label with a GAD-xxxxx number. This number does not give the production date.
The more useful number is the 10-digit factory serial number stamped inside the guitar near the heel block.
In most cases:
The first 2 digits identify the year.
The next 2 digits identify the month.
The remaining digits are factory numbers.
After Cordoba acquired Guild in May 2015, the GAD line was discontinued.
Newark St. Serial Numbers
Guild introduced the Newark St. Collection in 2013. These imported guitars are made in South Korea, Indonesia, and China.
The serial number begins with a factory code such as KSG, KWM, KC, or I.
KSG = Korea SPG Guild
KWM = Korea World Musical
KC = Korea Cort
Some Indonesian guitars begin with I.
In most cases, the 2 digits after the factory code identify the year.
Westerly Collection Serial Numbers
In 2015, Guild introduced another line of acoustic guitars made in China, the Westerly Collection.
On many Westerly Collection guitars, the serial number begins with G, G1, or G2. In most cases, the next 2 digits identify the year, while the rest of the number is the production number.