M1 Serial Number [updated] | Korg

Verifies the unit is a genuine Korg product from the late 80s/early 90s rather than a later reissue or a different model like the 01/W .

Similar to the keyboard, the sticker is usually placed on the back panel . Korg M1 Serial Number

If you still have the original box, the serial number was originally printed on a label on the exterior. Verifies the unit is a genuine Korg product

While the serial number itself does not explicitly contain a date code (unlike some other Korg products where the first digits represent the year and month), you can estimate the date based on known milestones: Manufactured between 1988 and late 1990 . 100,001 – 250,000: Manufactured between 1991 and 1995 . Firmware Versions and the Serial Link While the serial number itself does not explicitly

The , produced from 1988 to 1995 , remains one of the best-selling synthesizers in history, with an estimated 250,000 units manufactured. For collectors, synth enthusiasts, and technicians, the Korg M1 serial number is the key to identifying a unit's age, its production batch, and even its specific firmware compatibility. Where to Find Your Korg M1 Serial Number