Instead, it will have the model number on the truss rod cover. Since it's 2018, it won't have LTD or the model number at the 12th fret. The SP18020772 is the serial number, which means it's a 2018 model. And the rest of the digits is the number of the guitar that came off the assembly line. The N427 is the RoHS Compliance certificate (for environmental materials). The first letter is the factory the guitar was made in (W is the Korean factory). 3038467 or 338467 means number 467) - lot of old esp's does not have any serial on the back of the headstock. sometimes in old guitars (80s early 90s) 1st and/or 3rd digit is missing when is '0' and the result is serials with 6 or 7 digits (ex. Some information at Harmony Central at internet archive gives some hope but if it was this easy LTD would publish it: ESP LTD MH-17 MH-Series Electric Guitar 7-String Black w/ Soft Gig Bag- BM. You have to look at the models in production that year. They cannot guarantee to be able to date your instrument, but will try to help! They are unable to provide documentation declaring the authenticity of an ESP instrument. For photos include close-up shots of the headstock front & back, back of neck plate and top of body to help with the dating process. If you e-mail to your name, the serial number, a short description, pictures and the location where it was originally purchased if known. Also anyone have a thought on value Im not looking to sell necessarily but would love your thoughts Serial number: 9737797.

Made initially in Korea and also Indonesia.Īccording to the ESP website they maintain limited production records.

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