Paultrader Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 OK - I'm sure I know the answer to this, but thought I'd check absolutely. I've got a Telecaster which has a 1978 serial number on the headstock, but the date on the heel - which I presume is when it was assembled, is 1980. I bought it in 1981. Is it a 1978 or a 1980? If it has to be called a 1980 guitar, can I assume that the neck was still made in 1978? What a minefield! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK Jale Posted February 1, 2015 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Serial numbers from that period can be inaccurate by two whole years. Neck heel date is the one. Pot codes are a nice back-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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