Samick Serial Number Guide

Samick started assigning serial numbers to their guitar models around 1987, while Hondo guitars began featuring serial numbers in 1984.

The Samick serial number guide provided below can help you look up the production year of your guitar.

Where to find Samick Serial Number?

The serial number can be found on the back of the headstock or the neck plate, and on (semi) acoustic guitars, it may be located on the bottom inside of the body, either stamped or displayed as a sticker.

Samick Serial Number Lookup
Samick Serial Number Location

Samick Serial Number Dating Guide

A Samick guitar can be dated by its serial number, which typically consists of a letter and several digits. Here is a general guide to dating Samick guitars based on their serial numbers:

1. For Samick guitars made between 1979 and 1986, the serial number starts with a letter followed by 6 digits.

The letter indicates the month of production, with A = January, B = February, and so on.

The first two digits of the serial number indicate the year of production.

For example: A guitar with the serial number D834562 would have been made in April 1983.

2. For Samick guitars made between 1987 and 1993, the serial number starts with 2 letters followed by 6 digits.

The first letter indicates the year of production, with A = 1987, B = 1988, and so on.

The second letter indicates the month of production, using the same code as before.

For example: A guitar with the serial number BA834562 would have been made in January 1988.

3. For Samick guitars made after 1993, the serial number starts with 2 digits followed by 2 letters and 4 digits.

The first two digits indicate the year of production, while the letters and remaining digits indicate the month and production number.

For example, a guitar with the serial number 93SA1234 would have been made in 1993, in October (S), and was the 1,234th guitar produced that month.

It’s worth noting that these serial number systems are not always consistent, and there may be some overlap between years or variation in production numbers. Additionally, some Samick guitars were made for other brands or companies, and their serial number systems may differ. If you’re unsure about the date of your Samick guitar, it’s best to consult a professional or contact Samick customer service for assistance.

If you were unable to determine the date of the Samick guitar, you can also search for information on the forum.