1988 or1998

ambiguousA single leading 8 fits 1988 or 1998 (2008 onward uses the two-digit prefix format handled separately). The sequence that follows the 8 is what separates the two years, and that is what the question above asks you to check.

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Look at the digits after the leading 8. Which range does that sequence fall in?

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How the year reads: The leading digit 8 is the last digit of the production yearA leading 8 means a year ending in 8. The digits after it are the sequence in which the instrument was built.
Why the decade is uncertain: A leading 8 fits 1988 or 1998 (2008 onward uses a two-digit prefix)The sequence that follows the year digit is what separates the two decades.

Data updated 28 August 2026· rules 156ccc1d

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$340–$9,500 asking

Based on 50 current listings for PRS instruments of any model · updated 23 September 2026. Reference information only — not an appraisal.

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