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dudewatson - Posted - 11/18/2025: 13:20:39
Im sorry if this is on here already, I searched but found nothing. How can you determine the year of a Sullivan Vintage 35??
Thanks everybody!!!!
Alex Z - Posted - 11/18/2025: 15:03:31
What are the numbers stamped on the inside of the rim ? Then we can decode.
lightgauge - Posted - 11/18/2025: 15:03:58
I think their serial numbers have the year in them. If not, Eric could tell you.
Old Hickory - Posted - 11/18/2025: 15:54:43
Write or call Eric Sullivan.
His Hangout profile is closed, so I guess you can't reach him through here.
Culloden - Posted - 11/18/2025: 16:56:04
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Originally posted by Old HickoryWrite or call Eric Sullivan.
His Hangout profile is closed, so I guess you can't reach him through here.
I just looked him up and didn't find his profile closed.
Look for esullivan under Member Search.
Alex Z - Posted - 11/18/2025: 17:55:00
If you contact Mr. Eric, you'll have to tell him the numbers that are stamped on the inside of the rim.
So if you post the numbers here first, they can be compared to numbers on someone else's Sullivan banjo, and the year figured out.
If you're lucky, there will be a 6 digit number included, for example "072011" , which will give the month and year.
Old Hickory - Posted - 11/18/2025: 18:38:50
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Originally posted by Culloden
I just looked him up and didn't find his profile closed.Look for esullivan under Member Search.
Well I don't know what I was thinking. I thought sure I saw his profile locked recently. Good to know he's still here.
dudewatson - Posted - 11/19/2025: 10:35:41
Thanks everyone!!! The numbers are FP-100 in the pot and F-0414 also stamped and handwritten on the resonator with Eric’s signature.
I will also try to contact him.
Thanks again!!!!
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