Outta_hand Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I recently acquired this guitar and really think it's a great quality instrument. The color of this particular instrument is what caught my eye. At several web sites including the Gibson site the pictures show a top with a orange tint burst and back and neck with a red tint. So, I am trying to figure out if this particular guitar is something unusual or just a normal deviation from the advertised color scheme. If anyone can explain this deviation I would greatly appreciate any information you can provide. See pictures below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHTom Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 not sure on the color, but great looking guitar just the same. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsinla Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 You are right about the color. Does that guitar have the Anniversary inlay at the 12th fret? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outta_hand Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 You are right about the color. Does that guitar have the Anniversary inlay at the 12th fret? Yes, it has the Anniversary inlay. All hardware is consistent with the model as described online, it's the color deviation that stumps me. It's closer to a HoneyBurst than the orange tint Serenity Sunrise. I love the color, not complaining, just trying to determine if some were released in this color. I would have went with a different model if all I could find was the color as it appeared online. Documentation in the case is dated 1/8/2014, so it's a fresh guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 In case it is the only one or one of just a few with "forgotten" tinting on the back, its value will probably rise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsinla Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Yes, it has the Anniversary inlay. All hardware is consistent with the model as described online, it's the color deviation that stumps me. It's closer to a HoneyBurst than the orange tint Serenity Sunrise. I love the color, not complaining, just trying to determine if some were released in this color. I would have went with a different model if all I could find was the color as it appeared online. Documentation in the case is dated 1/8/2014, so it's a fresh guitar. It does look like a honeyburst, right down to the lack of tint on the back. Here's my 2013 LP Trad honeyburst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outta_hand Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 It does look like a honeyburst, right down to the lack of tint on the back. Here's my 2013 LP Trad honeyburst. That's very similar for sure. I have contacted Gibson support and will see what they say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Is that serial number 1XXX2XXXX or have you altered it in a picture editing program to safeguard your instrument? Because AFAIK that number dates to 2012..... P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Is that serial number 1XXX2XXXX or have you altered it in a picture editing program to safeguard your instrument? Because AFAIK that number dates to 2012..... P. Hello Pippy! You mean, it's a 2012 Standard/Trad dressed up as a Peace? Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Hello Pippy!.......You mean, it's a 2012 Standard/Trad dressed up as a Peace?... Not neccessarily, Bence. All I'm saying is that for a very long time Gibson serial numbers have used the first and fifth digits to denote the year in which the guitar was crafted. This would appear to be a 2012 model which, of course, wouldn't have a fret-over-binding neck (which this instrument has), nor an inlaid 12th fret-marker. Also the bridge seems to have slot-head screw posts... It will be interesting to hear what Gibson Support have to say. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Not neccessarily, Bence. All I'm saying is that for a very long time Gibson serial numbers have used the first and fifth digits to denote the year in which the guitar was crafted. ... P. Ah, OK! Now I remember reading somewhere, that this year's serial number coding is unique - due to the anniversary. For 2014, the year indicators are the first and the second digits. http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/109968-2014-serial-numbers/ Best wishes... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 I'm glad to hear it, Bence. They did much the same thing for the Centenary in 1994 so that fits. The 'slot-heads' must also just be a trick of the light. All's good. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outta_hand Posted February 20, 2014 Author Share Posted February 20, 2014 Received the following reply from Gibson Support after providing them with pictures and serial number: This appears to be consistent with a Serenity Sunrise finish. It appears that the spec back and side finish color has changed from the original run. So there you have it, color has changed from original run. To me this color change is what sold me on the guitar. I was underwhelmed with the stock pictures I had seen online, I am quite happy with the new color change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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