Serial numbers for Goldstar banjos

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From Joven on 11/2/2012 10:26:01 AM

I just bought a used GF85, wow, what a well built banjo, very solid, great sound. Would anybody know when was it built?

# 070029

Thank you

7 Comments
	thecirclebroke says: 11/2/2012 10:31:39 AM Goldstars have the xx years as the first 2 numbers in the serial. So a 79 would indicate a 1979 and an 07 being from 2007 This would be one of the second batches built in China
	Oilerguy says: 12/11/2012 5:45:40 PM Are you sure that the 0 is not an 8 which would indicate an '87 model. Oilerguy
	thecirclebroke says: 12/12/2012 11:26:45 AM They stopped production in '84 I believe. The last batches carried serial numbers of 84xxxx, 85xxxx, and 86xxxx. I have not seen one with a serial from 87 and I do not believe there are any. It is definitely a 2007
	Oilerguy says: 12/12/2012 12:40:44 PM Yeah ,sometimes serial numbers get a bit blurred over time but after seeing the reissues of the Gold Star line coming out of China, I think you are right on the money . Thanks
	volleyball12 says: 1/4/2014 1:18:59 PM I have a 1976 Gold Star Wreath arch top. I see owners list model numbers like GF-100 or GF-85. Is there a place on the banjo that tells the model? The only thing I find when I take the resonator off is the serial #760224.
	ol trashfire joe says: 1/21/2022 1:32:06 PM so what are the downsides to these china made later model gf85s? got one on the line, and there was significant damage to the peghead, and i am concerned about it's innards and rim, etc. do i need to worry about banding issues, or what is the scoop? i know next to nothing about these types of deals, so any knowledge is appreciated.
	Peter 1 says: 9/1/2024 3:29:36 AM Hi, what do the different numbers mean on my gf85 banjo. Serial No 050707
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