This page is part of our Levin information.
Goya serial numbers |
Serial numbers on Goya instruments made by |
Levin normally consists of four to seven digits, |
either hand written or printed on a Goya label. |
During 1954-1960 that number was a six digit |
Levin serial number, and during 1960-1972 |
several other series was used. |
However, on some instruments, a six digit |
Levin serial number was impressed into the top |
edge of the headstock as well. |
Goya brand name owners |
Owner | Time period |
Hershman Musical Instrument Co., Inc. | 1954 - Dec. 9, 1963 |
Goya Guitars, Inc. / Goya Music Corporation | Dec. 9, 1963 - Jul. 17, 1967 |
Avnet, Inc. | Jul. 17, 1967 - Sept. 21, 1970 |
Kustom Electronics, Inc. | Sept. 21, 1970 - Sept. 6, 1972 |
Dude, Inc. | Sept. 6, 1972 - Nov. 3, 1976 |
C. F. Martin & Co., Inc. | Nov. 3, 1976 - Feb. 25, 1999 |
1954 - 1957 |
Six digits hand written on |
"Made By A.B. HERMAN CARLSON" label. |