Mama Sam wrote:But Craig
The serial number G014919 for the year 1985.
ASAT Classic did not exist in that year ! .Tri-band and less.
I hope you understand me now, what is my doubt.
Thanks
Okay, I see what you are trying to find out.
Did you remove the neck to get the neck and body dates?
My point is that you cannot use the serial number as the only factor
in dating a G&L instrument. That's why I provided all three references.
Because neck plates were kept in a parts bin and randomly removed for
production, there is no other way of telling the actual build dates.
Also, do know whether or not that the neck plate is the original one used
by the factory during production?
Hope this helps.