How do I know what kind of guitar I have?

Guitar builders affix their guitars with names so people know what they are playing. The most common place to find identification is on the headstock or on a label inside of the guitar, if applicable. If there is nothing on your guitar in question, chances are the original label or logo has fallen off.

What is guitar model number?

The first digit of the model number indicates the series and the woods used to create the guitar. This system ranges from the 100 series up to the 900 series. The second digit tells you whether it is a 6-string (denoted by a 1) or 12-string (denoted by a 5) guitar.

Where is the model number on an acoustic guitar?

Use the serial number on your guitar to determine the year of manufacture. The serial number can be found in the sound hole of the acoustic or on the back of the headstock on electrics. In most cases**, the first two numbers of the serial number are the year of manufacture.

Are all acoustic guitars the same?

Not all acoustic guitars are shaped the same. If you want to choose the acoustic guitar that is right for you, remember that a guitar’s shape will affect the sound. You can really hear a difference in their sound! The strumming test makes the differences most obvious.

Which type of guitar is best?

You can definitely learn on an electric guitar, but overall, acoustic guitar wins out every time. It’s easier to sound good, easier to play and it’s easier to learn. Overall, it’s a simpler experience. The best beginner guitar is a steel-stringed acoustic guitar.

Do guitars increase in value with age?

Technically yes, guitars do age in value over time, but again this massively depends on how much the guitar was worth at the time of purchase and what is deemed as an increase in value for it to be a good investment.

How do I know what year my guitar is?

For US instruments, the serial number will start with a letter. That letter indicates the decade. The second character will usually be a number. That number indicates the specific year.

How do I know what model my Taylor guitar is?

A Guide To Taylor Acoustic Guitar Model Numbers

The first digit (or letter) identifies the series.
The second digit designates two things:
6-String Guitars.
12-String Guitars.
The third digit identifies the body shape according to this numbering system:
Nylon-String Models.

How can you tell how old a guitar is?

Which type of guitar is best for beginners?

Fender CD-60S All-Mahogany Acoustic Guitar. The best acoustic guitar for beginners seeking a big brand name.
Yamaha LL6 ARE. The best acoustic guitar for beginners under $500.
Epiphone Hummingbird Pro.
Yamaha FG800.
Taylor GS Mini.
Ibanez AW54CE.
Martin LX1E Little Martin.
Epiphone DR100.

What kind of guitar was the Kay K-25?

I had a Kay K-25 that my folks bought for me in 1954 and had it until 1964 when I had to sell it to feed my family. I would love to find another one like it. It had a blond top and sounded fantastic. I sold it to Alabama Music in Birmingham. It had a DeArmond pickup in the sound hole and it amplified the quality of the guitar perfectly.

What are the model numbers of a Kay guitar?

Kay model numbers begin with the letter K in the format “K- xxxxx”. Identification is complicated by the fact that Kay re-assigned these numbers around 1960, so many models have two different model numbers, one which was used in the ’50 and another in the ’60s, despite being the same guitar.

What are the model numbers for a Taylor acoustic guitar?

The Taylor acoustic guitar model numbers are organized by series, and each series is defined by particular tonewoods and aesthetic details. Below is a quick breakdown of our model numbering system.

Where does the Squier guitar K 123456 come from?

These guitars are “Crafted in Japan” because only FujiGen Gakki owned the rights to use “Made in Japan”. Example: K 123456 is production year 1990-1991, serial number 123456 . In 1987 Fender opened the plant in Ensenada, Mexico where built amps and combos. The production of Squier guitars started here in 1991.

What’s the model of a Kay acoustic guitar?

Need help identifying model and age of a Kay acoustic with DeArmond pickup (looks factory installed). Just found it at an estate sale. Number stamped inside is L7889-6118. Can anyone please help to identify a Kay guitar?

What kind of guitar does Kool Kay play?

Kay guitars are just plain cool! From the world-famous and instantly recognizable “Kelvonator” headstock all the way down to the “Blade” and “Kleenex Box” pickups, Kay guitars pay homage to an “art-deco” era where sophistication and style were just as important as sound and playability.

What kind of guitar is a Kay busker?

The guitar is mostly a Kay Busker guitar from Korea 1984. Build in amplifier with speaker? Posted by Greg stallings on Sun, 09/23/2018 – 12:48. I just bought a k-40 archtop guitar, 1941-42 from what I have read. It has a spruce top with striped maple back and sides.