If your serial number does not fit these patterns, it may be a "FSR" (Factory Special Run) or a limited edition made for a specific regional distributor.
Older Cort guitars can be trickier. In the 1990s, Cort often used a 7-digit system where the first digit represented the year within that decade. 7XXXXXX: Likely 1997. 9XXXXXX: Likely 1999.
Cort guitars are famous for offering high-end specs at an affordable price point. Whether you just bought a used G-Series or found an old Curbow bass, knowing its history is essential. This guide helps you navigate the Cort Serial Number Checker system to verify the age, origin, and authenticity of your instrument. Understanding Cort Serial Numbers Cort Serial Number Checker -UPD-
Many Cort guitars feature a letter at the beginning of the serial number. This letter identifies the specific factory where the instrument was built. C: Cort Plant (Incheon, Korea) IC: Indonesia Cort (Surabaya, Indonesia) N: Namdo Plant (Korea) W: World Plant (Korea) E: Everyone Plant (China)
Example: Serial number IC20101234 indicates the guitar was made at the Indonesian factory in October 2020. Vintage and Late 90s Models If your serial number does not fit these
Part Replacement: Knowing the year helps you find period-correct hardware or electronics if you are performing a restoration. How to Use the Checker -UPD- To get the most accurate results, follow these steps:
Locate the Serial: Look at the back of the headstock. If it isn't there, check the neck plate or the label inside the F-hole on acoustic models. 7XXXXXX: Likely 1997
XXXXX: The remaining digits are the unit’s production number for that month.