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June 24, 2024 -
HI, I am trying to find an answer on this, and it proved harder than i though.
i have an esp-ltd, MH-200 - it's a fairly old one, pre 2000 i believe. The serial is behind the headstock, and it doesn' t a factory letter - serial is 99016910.
i tried to follow this method : https://killerrig.com/esp-serial-number-decoding-ltd-guitars/ - but it doesn't quite fit the logic.
does anyone as some insight ?
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There are multiple LTD serial conventions. This one is a 1999 serial number. For reference, the original LTD serials (95-97) were in the end of the fretboard until 98. 98-99 had serial numbers on the back of the headstock like what you’re looking at. 2000 until about 2003 had a E, R, U factory code prefixes and 6 digits. The first digit is USUALLY the year (0=00, 1=01) but this convention seems to have changed based on the factory. The LTD logo was still the “pencil script” which changed in 2003 to the current “marker script” LTD logo. These serials then became 7 digits around the end of 2003 and then changed to the new and current serial convention that is used on all factories from China, Indonesia, and Korea.
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These are unreliable. Serial number patterns change all the time. Nobody is faking LTDs. You don't have to worry.
Ultimate Guitar
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LTD Serial Number - forum topic | Ultimate Guitar
November 22, 2009 - I tried a LTD M-100FM and i really liked the guitar but then i found that all the M-100FM made before 2008 have an Agathis body and all the 2008-2009...
Killer Rig
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ESP LTD Serial Number Decoding Tool and Guide
February 10, 2023 - These are not the LTD line of guitars, these were all made in Japan. You will find that the code begins with a letter to designate the factory. It’s then followed by 7 digits. There are a number of factories that were used to make ESP guitars. This was marked as a letter at the beginning of the serial number.
Harmony Central
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LTD Serial No - Electric Guitars - Harmony Central
September 11, 2025 - Hey, does anyone know how to "crack" an LTD serial no??? I want to found out the year of production of a specific LTD guitar. It isn't my guitar so I don't recall the exact serial no, but it starts with this: W0501.... I forgot the rest but I can find it out... If anyone can tell me the year of t...
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I am going to buy a ltd arrow 401. I asked the seller for the pic of the guitar head and he sent me only this pic. Is it legit? Should i buy it? ... Justin K. wrote August 15, 2017 09:30 · The serial number is W16020317, and the headmachine is GROVER.
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r/espguitars on Reddit: Serial number check
September 7, 2023 -
Hey guys, I just joined this sub. I’ve just bought a 3rd hand EC-1000, and the serial number checker online doesn’t have an answer for the ‘W’ at the start, could anyone help me read this one? :)
+verify it’s legit. Thank you
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The W denotes it is made by world music instruments You can read about serial numbers here
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Hi guys. How about this one W09120622? I'm not sure if the day of the week number has two digits "06". Or if the day of the week starts with 0 to 6, and my guitar is the 622nd, in which case would be impressive that amount of guitars for one day. Thank you!
Still Kickin Music
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The Serial (Number) Bowl Date Your Guitar or Bass – Still Kickin Music
This is an extensive compilation of serial number information for several guitar and bass manufacturers, covering Fender, Gibson, Ibanez, Yamaha, Peavey, Epiphone, Hamer, Martin, Reverend, Schecter, Washburn, Jackson, Charvel, Godin, Steinberger, Paul Reed Smith, Dean, Yamaha, and more.
powerupkeys
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Esp Ltd Guitars Serial Number Identification - powerupkeys
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Ernie Ball Music Man
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Serial Number Database | Ernie Ball Music Man
Some models will have the serial number on the back of the headstock. Some basses will have the serial number under the intonation screws on the bridge plate.
Ultimate Guitar
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Is the anyway I could check the serial numbers on my ESP LTD guitars to make sure the - forum topic | Ultimate Guitar
May 28, 2010 - Is the anyway I could check the serial numbers on my ESP LTD guitars to make sure they are genuine? as i see a LOT of fakes about!
Fender
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SevenString
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Help identifying an Ltd | SevenString.org
August 26, 2021 - 256 can be made in either China or Indo so that doesn't help I guess. You can probably send the serial number to somebody at ESP to confirm. also check under the pickup covers, all 400 series LTD with passives should be Duncans AFAIK.
CONRAD GUITAR
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Guitar Serial Number Lookup – Major Guitar Brands
September 1, 2024 - This directory is designed to be your go-to resource for all things related to guitar serial number lookup. Gain access to official serial number lookups from leading manufacturers, as well as user-submitted serial number information. You’ll find instructions on how to decode serial numbers, as well as troubleshooting tips for common serial number lookup issues.
Ultimate Guitar
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LTD guitar serial number help? - forum topic | Ultimate Guitar
October 8, 2014 - I'm trying to figure out where an LTD guitar I purchased earlier this year was made. The serial number is IW14010176. I bought the guitar new, so I wo...
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I have an ESP LTD B-304 bass. Bought it new in 2001...'ish. Number stamped on headstock is 99011386. Any help?... MORE » ... I have an LTD Viper-50 and cannot find a site to enter the serial number to date the model. It's a secondhand guitar and the back plate is also missing so I'm wondering if the pickups are original.
Yamaha
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Serial Number Chart - for Electric, Archtop, and Bass Guitars
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Guitars Collector
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If you are lucky you can find a serial written on pencil where the body is bolted to the neck (and/or in the neck also) or in one of the pickup cavities. ... MM = month 01 to 12, sometimes single digits month does not have the 0, or they have after!
Serialnumberdecoder
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ESP Serial Number Decoder
September 8, 2025 - Enter the serial number, click the Check button and this ESP Serial Number Decoder will show you when your guitar was made and where it came from.