There is always some confusion about a small sticker that is applied to some of the Epiphone guitars, including some of the Ace Frehley models, that reads '100% Inspected & Set-Up In The USA by ____' (with the blank space having a number in it). What does this actually mean, you ask ? Well, here's the answer ... The Saein factory will ship all Epiphone guitars destined for US distribution to Epiphone's distribution facility in Nashville. It's actuall located right beside the Gibson USA facility. Here in Canada, the guitars are shipped to Yorkville Sound, outside Toronto, where they are distributed across Canada. The same is true for any/all Gibson and Epiphone distributors, around the world. Once at these distribution facilities, they are inspected for any damage or oddities (for example ... a model that was intended for Japanese release only that was accidentally shipped to the wrong country). When the guitar passes inspection, in the USA at least, they apply the small sticker to the back of the head of the guitar.
Epiphone Serial Numbers
Epiphone Serial Numbers 1960s
Wheres it suppose to be? Im having alot of problems with mine. If the neck has been changed, or if the headstock is worn, then you may not know what model the guitar is. Luckily there's a website that can help you to find out what model guitar you have. All you need is your serial number and soon you will know the model type and model number of the guitar, as well as where the guitar was made.