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Originally Posted by bigconig
The Ink serial numbers are because the Classic is a reissue, The original bursts had inked numbers, so do the historics.
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hmm, so all classic models regardless of the year don't have the made in the USA on them?
::Edit:: I did some googeling and found this info
from the gibson support site
"There are always exceptions to these rules, the two listed below are worth noting:
Les Paul Classic: This model features an ink stamped serial number with no "MADE IN USA" (just as we used on the original 1952-1960 Les Pauls). Most will be 5 to 6 digits in length, but the earliest examples feature 4 digit serial numbers. There should be a space after the 1st digit with the 4 and 5 digit serial numbers, and no space with the 6 digit numbers.
The 1st digit indicates the year of manufacture for the 4 & 5 digit serial numbers, these were used from 1989-1999. The 1st and 2nd indicate the year of manufacture for the 6 digit serial numbers which we've been using since 2000. "
here are two links with good info on serial number and stamps
Gibson Support - Serial Number Search
Vintage Guitars Info - Gibson collecting vintage gibson guitars