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For example, a TL60 made in 2002 has a serial number of 63663, while a Bolt made in 2000 has a serial number of 82398, and an LB70 made in 1998 has a serial number of 63094. These examples are actual serial numbers, as well, and are only one example of the randomness of Carvin's serial number schema, especially from 1995 to the present. Feb 22, 2015 - The '4' refers to the year, in this case a 2004 with serial #26764. Actually, I've always thought Carvin guitars are PRS 'inspired' (but with a.