[informations about Gibson LP Custom Historic Reissue 1968]

On 11/2/2010 at 3:58 PM, Tim Plains said:

Seems like you already have most of your info.

 

From Gibson's website:

 

YYRRRM

Y is the production year

RRR® indicates the guitar's place in production for that year.

M is the model being reissued

Reissue model codes:

1= SG Custom and Special

2= SG Standard

3= 1963 Firebird 1

4= 1964 Firebird III

5= 1965 Firebird V & VII

8= 1968 Les Paul Custom

 

One thing to note is that the serial numbers repeat themselves every 10 years. I have a 2010 '68 Custom but the serial number starts with 00.

Hi Tim,

I am potentially looking to buy a used 68 custom I found yesterday. The serial number starts with 09. Is there anyway to determine if it is a 2009 or a 2019? It appears to be in immaculate shape minus some indentations on the back from buckle rash and the case is mint and looks new so I am thinking a 2019 but I am not sure.

 

Thank you!