The Guitar Dater Project - Ibanez Serial Number Decoder. The first 'O' in the branded serial number is likely the factory code for Owari Asahi (i.e., not a zero). In 1970 they focus more on producing cheaper but comparable models of the great USA brands like Gibson, Fender and Rickenbacker. Either 1995 or 2005, but Ibanez numbering system isn't very clear. The information about the Ibanez serial numbers has been obtained on the basis of data from among other Ibanez Ibanez Guitar Wiki.

On Ibanez guitars built from the 70s you will find the serial number stamped or a sticker on the headstock, or on the cover plate of the neck mounting or when acoustic on the neck block or label. If you have any doubts as to a guitars’ authenticity please contact the guitar manufacturer before your purchase.

Ibanez model numbers are used to identify a guitar model. The pedal has a characteristic mid-boosted tone popular with blues and rock players.

Click here if you wish to receive the official Ibanez newsletter, Plugged In. 2.0) The Ibanez serial decoder supports 14 factories and 7 serial formats.