: Only the first digit typically indicates the production year.
: Often found on the label inside the soundbox rather than the headstock. The 8-Digit System (Approximately 1995 – 2007)
: If the 7th digit of a 12-digit serial is a 9 , the guitar was sold as a factory second. This is helpful for verifying if a seller is being transparent about the instrument's original grade.
Godin typically places serial numbers in two primary locations:
: These are older models with less standardized systems. The most reliable way to date these is by emailing info@godinguitars.com directly for a database lookup.
: The unique sequential unit number for that specific product code. Dating Older and Specialized Models
Decoding Example: Serial was built on Wednesday, the second week of August 2004. The 12-Digit System (Late 2007 – Present)
