Martin Mandolin Serial Numbers By Year

How To Check The Date Of Martin Mandolins By Serial Number

If you are trying to identify what year your Martin mandolin was made, simply reference your serial number using the dating guide below. This Martin mandolin serial number lookup details the final serial number issued to an instrument in the given year. For example, if your Martin Mandolin is serial number 14800, your mandolin was produced in 1930.

* Serial numbers 259996-260020 were also used in 1976
* In 1991 Martin began using one set of serial numbers for both guitars and mandolins.

From 1994 to 2002 Martin Mandolins were available by custom order only. Martin ceased production of mandolins entirely in 2002.