Still Kickin Blog — pot codes

Pot codes can help you determine the year your guitar or bass was manufactured, especially in cases where you can't find a serial number on the instrument, or the serial number still leaves room for interpretation. (If you can find the serial number, go to our extensive Serial Number Database to help you find your baby's born on date.)

Keep in mind there are lots of cases where a manufacturer such as Fender may buy pots in bulk and use them over several years, so you can't always count on pot codes...