[PepperT]

Well... does anyone know if they had a sense of humour at Gretsch in the 70's? I have a model 7575 but the serial number is 115048 (November 1965? I don't think so). In trying to get a reasonable idea of date, which I have always assumed to be mid 70's, I am a bit confused. It does not have any markings or stamps on the head, only a simple printed label in the body.

I guess it doesn't really matter as I know it is not valuable but it would be nice to know a bit of it's history.

Any direction would be very welcome.

Thanks
Jay

[Wayne Gretschzky]

Jay... Uh... if you think the guitar is mid-70s, why can't the serial number translate to November 1975? Seems to make perfect sense... yes? Gretsch didn't use the date-coded serial numbers until mid-way through '66 anyway. They were out of business in 1985, so '75 is really the only thing it can be.

[Michiel]

It's not uncommon that the serial on the back of the headstock is lost in a headstock refinish.

[PepperT]

all makes sense - thanks.