Korg M1 Serial Number Page

You're looking for in-depth information related to the serial number of the Korg M1 synthesizer. The Korg M1, released in 1988, is a legendary keyboard that played a significant role in the music production of the late 1980s and 1990s. Its popularity stems from its powerful sound, user-friendly interface, and affordability. Here are some detailed aspects related to the Korg M1's serial number and other relevant information:

• Serial plate appears newly affixed or mismatched to screw marks.
• Serial shown only in separate photos (could be from another unit).
• Numbers that reuse modern label materials or fonts inconsistent with late-1980s manufacturing.
• Seller unwilling to show the serial on the unit in a live video.

Era 1: The Prototype & Early Release (Prefix: "M1-")

• The serial is almost always on a holographic sticker (to prevent counterfeiting).
• M1EX-70000 to 99999 were the final units sold in 1994-1995. These are desirable because they have the most reliable keybed (the "newer" Fatar mechanism) and updated capacitors.

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