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Mine are named Gold one, Red one, Brown one. LOL

BTW, in 76, Gibson start numbering the serial numbers different. 76's have a serial number on a decal, and start with 00. I have two 76's. An es-175, and a B45. This is from the Gibson site: - From 1975-1977 the number is typically found on a decal on the back of the headstock. This should be an 8 digit number that can be dated by the 1st and 2nd digits as follows: 99 = 1975 00= 1976 06 = 1977 - In 1977, Gibson introduced the serialization method that we primarily use to this day at Gibson USA, Gibson Acoustic, and the Gibson Custom facility in Memphis, TN.

Here it is with Klusons back on. I really don't see a different in the horn shape next to these others. A 79 and an 04. I'm half blind though, so maybe it is.

Geoff, Here is the twin of your deluxe. Mine is a 73. I bought it new in November 1973. 40 years ago, damn I'm old. LOL. The pot codes are from June 1973. Your serial number is before mine. Mine is 173xxx. I don't know if you can go by that because, as everyone said, Gibson was consistent with serial numbers until 1979 or was it 78? I don't know, but its very easy to remove the cover and see the pot codes. BTW Charlie, I've commented on yours before, but its a beauty.

I have an ES-339 and an SG that are fairly new, and every time I play them, I spend half the time sniffing them. They smell just like candy. I have bought a couple of other new Gibsons in the past, back in the 70's, and I don't ever remember them smelling like that. My favorite smelling guitar though, is this 26 year old Martin D35 that smells like rosewood. It smells soooo good.

Wow, lots of beautiful guitars. Here's my contribution. Mines pretty plain looking.