[BmC41]

does anyone know how to figure out the date of manufactor from reading the serial number, i have a black les paul studio that i am trying to determine the year it was made. thanks

 

[Accept2]

It depends on the era, but modern era, its the first and fifth digit..........

 

[BmC41]

cool, that means i have a 91. thanks

 

[BlueRocker]

Anyone know what years they screwed with the serial numbers?

 

[Verne]

You already have your answer, but this site helps when looking up all the big names.

 

[Tim Plains]

cool, that means i have a 91. thanks

If the first two digits are 94 it's a 94.

Anyone know what years they screwed with the serial numbers?

About 2012 - 2018.