GGJaguar
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I believe that's the correct technical term.it's outlined in whiteish stuff.
I believe that's the correct technical term.it's outlined in whiteish stuff.
Sorry, sometimes my technical and analytical mind takes over and .... It's a failing I have.I believe that's the correct technical term.
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Nope, never seen an s/n decoder for Corona. We always ask Hans Moust for that if you really want to nail down the year, but in your case, it really is a very narrow window.Just read through to see if there was a decoder made for the Corona era, like the other factories have, where you could glean the year, and production number of the day just from the s/n. It doesn’t seems so since there is a lot of I think, should, and I’d guess, and while I didn’t want to start a new thread on the same topic, I am curious how do you all date a Corona Guild? Little clues based on design, appearance, or is there a secret chart? Lol.
Yes. Hans knows a lot but he has not published a chart. For certain models that he has identified on LTG there have been some very good educated guesses based on the identified serial numbers. For example if an "unknown" serial is lower than one that has been publicly dated to a year then it is a good guess that the unknown dates to that year or earlier. In come cases there are other clues but spec and construction changes are also not well documented publicly.Little clues based on design, appearance, or is there a secret chart? Lol.
Well that confirms that it is a Corona build and thus prior to 2006 as that would be during Tacoma. Without a decoder I can’t tell you more. 2002 or 2003 are very likely bets for a Corona instrument but could be a bit earlier or later.Ahh, ok that all makes sense, and I’d venture perhaps part of volume 2 . My s/n is CTT000629, so I was supposing CTT means something about the model, the 000629 is maybe the reason why the seller said 06, but maybe it’s an ’02 and the 69th unit made? Or there is no rhyme or reasoning behind the numbering system? I don’t need to bother Hans with it, its not imperative, just a curiosity more than anything. Thanks guys
Yes "CTT" would be the model type, but the numbers were simply issued sequentially (per model) without any year or date code. Suspect #629 would be a late '02 possibly early '03. That would be pretty good volume for the first year in Corona, but it was their entry-level 12 at the time.Ahh, ok that all makes sense, and I’d venture perhaps part of volume 2 . My s/n is CTT000629, so I was supposing CTT means something about the model, the 000629 is maybe the reason why the seller said 06, but maybe it’s an ’02 and the 69th unit made? Or there is no rhyme or reasoning behind the numbering system? I don’t need to bother Hans with it, its not imperative, just a curiosity more than anything. Thanks guys
Just about guaranteed if not even 21. I know the feeling. My D25's neckblock stamp is "Oct 31 96", so hit 25 last year at least. (Neckblock stamp occurred anywhere from a couple of weeks to months prior to actual shipment, so probably a '96. IIRC it's just outside the s/n records)Thanks for the replies, if so that would make it‘s 20th anniversary about now, heh.
Perhaps I’ve uncovered the Corona secret!. In all these years, did no one else realize this? Inside the body next to the end pin block is another small block with a date stamp! See attached, went poking around with an inspection mirror and light and saw something, went in with my colonoscopy type camera and screen grabbed this, so exciting! Turns out I didn’t miss it’s anniversary, my JF30-12’s 20th birthday is coming up in 3 weeks on the 21st! Check inside your Corona models, see if they have the extra block and date stamp there at your end pin.Just about guaranteed if not even 21. I know the feeling. My D25's neckblock stamp is "Oct 31 96", so hit 25 last year at least. (Neckblock stamp occurred anywhere from a couple of weeks to months prior to actual shipment, so probably a '96. IIRC it's just outside the s/n records)
F65ce is an '01 but no date stamp (they stopped doing it ca '99-'00).
Corona D40's probably 20 this year or next at the latest. **
Bought 'em all new. I love growing old with good friends.
**(Corona production was halted in July '04 btw as they began to prep for the move to Tacoma. Several models were discontinued in '04, but don't recall if JF30-12 was one of 'em. It was discontinued in Tacoma, though.)
And every Corona JF301-12 I've seen had great tops, spec'd as AA but could easily be AAA by some graders. Think they had a lot of Westerly wood stock to use during the first couple of years at least.
I believe that's correct, or if they did, they didn't say anything. Chances I missed it during a break are pretty small since Corona doesn't get much discussion as it is. Very poor documentation of its history. And in all the times somebody's asked about a Corona it's ALWAYS been based on info from Hans, even if it's only by comparison of s/n dates given by Hans.Perhaps I’ve uncovered the Corona secret!. In all these years, did no one else realize this?
I suspect it's not, as explained above. Had to be done before top was put on. But it's petty common to call it the "Born On Date"and I use it that way.Inside the body next to the end pin block is another small block with a date stamp! See attached, went poking around with an inspection mirror and light and saw something, went in with my colonoscopy type camera and screen grabbed this, so exciting! Turns out I didn’t miss it’s anniversary, my JF30-12’s 20th birthday is coming up in 3 weeks on the 21st!
I also have a factory-installed jack there. This might get interesting. If it gets tricky, could I borrow the camera?Check inside your Corona models, see if they have the extra block and date stamp there at your end pin.
Would I lie to you?
If it gets tricky, could I borrow the camera?