Since the late 1990s, Godin has utilized a consistent, encoded serial number format stamped on the back of the headstock (or the neck block for acoustic models).
The serial number is typically found engraved on the back of the headstock for electric models or on a label inside the soundhole for acoustic models. The 8-Digit System (approx. 1995 – 2007) godin guitar serial numbers
August 1st to July 31st rather than a standard calendar year. Digits Meaning Details First 2 Production Year e.g., "05" = 2005 production year (Aug 1, 2004 – July 31, 2005) 3rd & 4th Production Week Number of weeks since August 1st 5th Production Day 1=Monday, 2=Tuesday, 3=Wednesday, etc. Last 3 Unit Number The number of that specific unit built during that week Example: A serial number starting with Since the late 1990s, Godin has utilized a
Simplified Year Reference: