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Johnm (Johnm)
Posted on Friday, June 21, 2002 - 3:22 pm:   
The serial no. is I80010. I know for sure that it is not september 1980 since this type of guitar was only made between '88 and '90.

When did Ibanez stop using the letter for month and 1st 2 digits for year system? And how does the current system work?

Thanks,

John M
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Gitfiddle1 (Gitfiddle1)
Posted on Friday, June 21, 2002 - 6:13 pm:   
What model is it? Where is that number located? It doesn't have enough characters to be a serial number. If you got that number from the neck plate, check the headstock.


1986 was the last year of the
Month/Year,Year **** serial numbers.

The typical post '86 serial number is: factory/last digit of year *****

Cheers
Steve
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Johnm (Johnm)
Posted on Saturday, June 22, 2002 - 3:40 pm:   
Hi Steve,

It's the serial no. of an Ibanez Artfield. The AFD25 TB-Z to be exact. These were made between 1988 and 1990. The serial is located at the headstock as you can see.

Artfield serial
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Johnm (Johnm)
Posted on Saturday, June 22, 2002 - 3:41 pm:   
Oops I forgot a 0 in my first post.

John M
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Johnm (Johnm)
Posted on Wednesday, July 03, 2002 - 3:04 am:   
So my guitar is made in 1988 and is the 10th guitar build that month?? or year?

And if the letter is an indication for the factory it was build which factory is I? How many factories are / were there?

John M
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Mr_Roadstar (Mr_Roadstar)
Posted on Saturday, July 06, 2002 - 3:29 pm:   
Johnm,

Your guitar was built in Iida, Japan in 1988.

Cheers
Steve
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Johnm (Johnm)
Posted on Sunday, July 07, 2002 - 10:18 am:   
Thanks Steve!
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Vittoriomelon (Vittoriomelon)
Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2004 - 4:18 am:   
One year ago I buyed an ibanez artfield AFD25AM-Z,the one look similar to prs with asimmetrical body shape,
amber with a beautifull quilted maple top,the last
possessor changed pick ups with two PRSvintage,all other parts are original.I would like to know how much it may cost,and have more info about it.
Thanks
Vittorio
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Johnm (Johnm)
Posted on Wednesday, May 26, 2004 - 7:05 am:   
Vittorio,

If you do a search on Artfield on this board you will probably find all information available on these guitars.

It is hard to say how much a guitar like your is worth. They are pretty rare and therefore anything goes. (cheap and expensive)

How much did you pay for yours if you don't mind me asking? What's the serial?

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