Though I can't verify the accuracy, it was posted in the Dean online forums that imports after 2008 follow a pattern with the initial letter or letters identifying the factory, such that: US = Un Sung Korea, Y = Yoojin China, E = World Korea.The following two digits indicate year, then two-digit month, then production number. If you see a seven digit serial number on the back of a Dean guitar, you can be sure that it was produced in United States.ĭean's more affordable line made outside the US may require looking at features and hardware and some knowledge of the line. First two numbers in the sequence are the last two digits of the production year. Please leave comments/ask questions and see a short FAQ at the bottom. If you enjoyed this content- PLEASE take a look at our current used guitars and gear!Įvery Dean guitar made in United States comes with a seven digit serial number that is printed on the back of the headstock (some 90s models may be stamped on the fretboard). Reverend - Rickenbacker - Schecter - Steinberger - Taylor - Washburn - Yamaha
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