Mudcat Café message #2343076

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Thread #111321 Message #2343076
Posted By: fat B****rd
17-May-08 - 04:30 PM
Thread Name: How old is my Fender 12 string?
Subject: Fender 12 string

I have an oldish Fender F-55-12, the serial number looks like F 975.
Can anybody tell me how I'm supposed to date it - the guitar - from this number. I've tried many sites but can't get anywhere.
Thank you. Charlie