Architar Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 New to this Forum, and new to Les Paul ownership. Jumping in, and in a big way. I am now the proud bearer of a single cut sunburst Junior, one with a six digit (no space) yellow ink stamped serial number starting with 9. So far, so good, as 1959 was one of the six digit years. But a single cutaway? I've heard they exist, but are few and far between. Mine has narrow frets, which I understand is also consistent with the last of the single cuts. One oddity is the pot I've been able to access (tone pot with 134713 code). This would date to 1957...early for a '59, but not totally out of the realm, right?. Can't get to the volume pot without doing some unsoldering, so I prefer not going there. So, do you think I have one of the last of these fellas? Do you have a '59 single cutaway, either in tv or sb? Do you know how many might be out there? Any information that you can share on the matter would be greatly appreciated! Oh, and by the way, I plan to play the hell out of her! Cheers, Architar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrorod Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Nice catch! .....we DO like pictures around here..Hint-Hint.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gypsyseven Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Yeah, PICS please!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam in alberta Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Take a closer look at the 9 in the serial number. It could be an 8 . Gibson went to double cuts for juniors & specials in 58. Who knows maybe there is an overlap in production in juniors that wasn't in the specials. I am, however not an expert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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