jack tolley

It's a fabulous thing - who knows where or how it came to be. But at least this possibility is ruled out : )

Just checked - the one on this guitar doesn't look like any Gibson ones I can find - so guess that about wraps that up? Thanks again...

Very standard hex socket for allen wrench. What does that tell me? Thanks for your reply!

Way way less than that ; ) I assumed - seemingly correctly – that it was 70s Japanese that had been messed with. Pre law suit because of the headstock - though the headstock feels and looks really authentic to me -as a a non expert. I just liked its vibe. It plays stunningly - great neck and action - and the sound is divine. I have a number of 70s Japanese guitars - all great in their way - but non come close to this one.

The pots are not like anything I've seen on an L5. They could well be 80s - but to me the guitar overall feels older. Arched top and back both look like they've seen a lot of years. The old (and really gorgeous sounding) P90s equally are very non standard. Thanks for your help!

Bought this as a copy - I assumed maybe 70s Japanese? Seller knew nothing at all about its history. Build quality is excellent - but it's the playability and sound that are astonishing. The lack of serial number on the headstock proved it was not Gibson I thought until I heard recently about Norlin not having stamps - and some had decals/stickers. Would value any input. It's a great guitar and I'm really pleased with who ever made it.