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If it was an ink stamped serial number, the leading 4 would indicate a '54. I don't think I've see a '54 Junior with a 6 digit number, but you never know with a vintage Gibson. If it's pressed into the wood, it could be a '54 that was sent back to Gibson in the '60s-'70s for repair. They would have pressed the number into the headstock if it was re-necked, refinished, etc.. Does it have 'Made in USA' stamped into the wood under the serial number? The serial number by itself is always confusing. Gibson reused serial numbers over the years. They also did a '54 reissue around 1971. Checking the pots for date codes is a good idea. Anyway, post a picture and we will tell you what it is.

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