Steinberger USA serial numbers
This is my update to the Steinberger World serial number list, which is frozen in the current state. Without the exclusive resources (the original Gibson logs) I don't have the tools to check, date, or verify serial numbers.
What I'm doing instead is collecting numbers of any USA Steinberger instrument that really exists, based on instruments I found on the web, or instruments the owner reports to me. This may lead to listing instruments that aren't what they have been when leaving the factory, however, this happened 30 or even 40 years ago, so… I have to deal with it ;-)
This list is by no means complete (currently about 17% of all instruments), but it may at least give you an idea of the year your instrument has been built. Sometimes it may also show you what your instrument once has been.
If you want to contribute to this list, just send me an e-mail including your serial number(s) and the instrument description with its most important features and info (like model name, color, original purchase date, etc.). If you are not sure about the exact type you own, just describe it as good as possible and send pictures.
As this list is the result of searching the web, asking owners, and watching several online auction platforms, information may be wrong or incomplete. But it's the best I can do without other sources. I have decided to stick with the HTML table format. First, it is simple to create and update. Next, it's useless to expect any cool database features like "show me all GMs", with only a fraction of all instruments being listed. And finally, the internet has become faster, it shouldn't be a problem to load or scroll through the page.
List of confirmed Steinberger USA Serials (4852)
Below you'll find a more graphical approach to visualize the production timeline (the early years of development and prototyping are not covered). The assignment of serial numbers to years was difficult, because the serial numbers as listed have no reliable continuity regarding the date of manufacture. So each year shows a number which appears to be significant at the beginning of this year. This does not mean that all numbers of this range must have been used on instruments manufactured that year… just for your understanding.
