Not always. Eko restarted sequences for different factories.
Here is a comprehensive guide on how to identify and date an Eko guitar.
Unlike Fender or Gibson, Eko does not provide an online search portal where a user can enter a serial number to retrieve model specs, date, or factory location for 2021 instruments. Therefore, “lookup” must be performed using known decoding patterns.
The primary difficulty with Eko serial numbers is the company’s history. Eko was founded in Italy in 1959. During their peak popularity (the 1960s and 70s), they produced massive quantities of guitars, often rebranding them for distributors like Vox,圭 (Goya), and Sorrento.
: Note that NXT A100 models from 2021 (and earlier) typically feature a 650mm scale length , whereas models from 2022 onwards shifted to a 46mm nut. Eko Guitars Vintage Eko Identification (1960s–1980s)
immediately following the first letter usually indicate the production year. For example, a serial starting with a letter and then " " (e.g., L xxxx) identifies it as a The Month: