Anyone have any info? I don't see any correlation to the CT ones whatsoever. I haven't seen any reference to US Applause serial numbers. With support of the serial number decoder (guitar dater), tables and clues, the production year and location of the biggest known brands can be traced. But an incomplete registrations and illogical serial numbers is its history often unclear.
Serial numbers can be useful in determining the production year of a guitar or amplifier. With great-sounding guitars, ukuleles, mandolins and more, the Applause series is your welcome introduction into the Ovation family. Check Herefor Serial Number Registration: RECENT SITE UPDATES: 07/04 Added Josh White 40th Reissue Photos 07/02 New Solidbody. Enter a serial number to review your eligibility for support and extended coverage. Not all guitar brands use date stamps, but if you find one, you have your answer.
Search the area around the serial number for a date stamp. Serial numbers are often at least four digits long, and they sometimes include letters. On some acoustic guitars, the serial number is on the inside of the sound hole.
