Saein was presented the ‘The Best Quality Award of the Year’ by Gibson Epiphone USA in 19. This factory boasts a monthly capacity of 10,000pcs. In February, 2001, a new factory was opened in Gaomi City, China.

They also started producing their own line of guitars called Shine in 1997.

In Oct 1st 1992, Saien Began manufacturing guitars for Epiphone, who they now consider to be their main business. Saein was established in July 1st 1991 and has a monthly capacity of 4,500pcs. NOTE Gibson USA goes to a 9 digit serial number in early July 2005. 3, 1985, in Nashville and was the 1st instrument stamped that day. 82765501 means the instrument was produced on Oct. 10, 1978, in Kalamazoo and was the 276th instrument stamped that day. is located in the Namdong Industrial Complex in Incheon, Korea. Examples: 70108276 means the instrument was produced on Jan. That plant was suppose to put out some excellent Epiphone guitars and I just am verifying that the serial number is indeed the Korean plant and if $325 is a fair price for one in excellent condition. I just want to know that a 2004 was made in Korea. Since the verification shows Korea/China. I just want to know if that serial # states it was made in Korea and not China.

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