![]() Guitars and basses prior to did not have serial numbers. For example, a TL60 made in has a serial number ofwhile a Bolt made in has a serial number ofand an LB70 made in has a serial number of These examples are actual serial numbers, as well, and are only one example of the randomness of Carvin's serial number schema, especially from to the present. Extrapolation of serial numbers is practically impossible, and the numbers themselves have no logical order. Serial number information for Carvin instruments is scarce, and bass guitars were serialized right along with guitars. Serial numbers can be of some help in narrowing down the possible guitar models available for any given year, but the most accurate method of making the determination, particularly on a guitar where the serial number is not known, is by looking at the woods, hardware, and headstock, and then seeing what models from what year fit that criteria. For more, see and Due to the amount of customization available on Carvin guitars, identifying the specific model can sometimes be difficult. Once again, the "double diamond" logos are identical. Although the inlays are different, the shapes are nearly identical. The headstock on the right is from a CM Although the headstock shapes are different, there is no mistaking the inlay in the center.
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