Check | Gibson Serial Number
If you suspect the serial number is fake or the neck was replaced, check the potentiometers (pots) under the knobs.
Gibson guitars made after 1976 have a serial number that typically starts with a letter followed by a number. The letter represents the factory where the guitar was made, and the number represents the year. Here's a simplified breakdown: gibson serial number check
The serial number 80152541 indicates the guitar was made on the 015th day (January 15th) of 1982 (combining the 1st and 5th digits). Factory Ranking Identifiers (Last 3 Digits) Gibson Serial Numbers If you suspect the serial number is fake