Richard 2208

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353632305851?hash=item525620c2bb:g:m7IAAOSw4e9hHi9S This is obviously the very same guitar. I followed your suggestion about a strong light and think it reads 01 1588. Anyway, thank you all very much for clearing this up for me. I thought there war a problem with the number not being engraved . . .apparently not.

Hello RCT, I just saw your message . . .that sounds hopeful . . is it a normal looking serial number for this model you think?

Thanks for the replies. I looked at the pots again but seeing a number's tricky without removal. The varnish is over the number so no it's not been polished out. I'm pretty sure it's genuine. If you were faking it why go to the trouble of putting Gibson pots in and then not attending to something as obvious as the serial number. It definitely feels and plays like the real thing. It's a mystery. I will try a call to Gibson if I can find a number . . .good idea. Thx, Richard

Hello, I have added some more photos

Hello, I have a Les Paul Classic 1960 re-issue and I cannot find a serial number anywhere. I'm pretty certain that it's a genuine Gibson. I knew it's previous owner and I also know that it came from a reputable shop . . closed for many years now. I would like to move the guitar on as it's not played often enough and should be because it's a beauty! Any ideas welcome. I have uploaded a shot of the pots. They have 'Gibson' stamped into them as hopefully you can see. Thanks, Richard