Jdsfighter Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 My grandfather passed away a little more than a year ago, and left me his Gibson Les Paul, however, my grandmother didn't wish to part with it quite yet, she passed away a couple weeks ago, and I finally received the guitar. A lot of family drama went down, and I'm attempting to ensure there wasn't a bait and switch on the guitar, while unlikely, it is highly possible. The serial number is: 550385 Under the knob cover, there were a couple numbers on the knobs, one had the following: 1377534 and 70-026 I can't quite tell if the serial number is ink or imprinted, but the Made in USA is definitely imprinted, deep. Here are some images:
deeman Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 I'm guessing from the serial number its a 74-75 LP Deluxe. I love it. Looks great. I'm no expert but I'd say it looks real to me.
Jdsfighter Posted May 28, 2014 Author Posted May 28, 2014 I could've swore a few years back when I saw it there was a nameplate on there somewhere that had detailed information about, but I may be mistaken. So I'm somewhat curious. The guitar is in near flawless shape, no belt scratches, nicks, or anything else really.
Rabs Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 Yup.. cant see anything off.. Looks like a LP Deluxe Blue Sparkle... even though this one has a very different looking serial number.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/1976-Gibson-Les-Paul-Deluxe-Rare-Blue-Sparkle-Finish-GIE0309-/330632804680?pt=Guitar&hash=item4cfb403948 If you email Gibson Customer Service with the pics and serial number they may be able to confirm it
Jon S. Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 Looks good to me! If the pots are original, this was likely made in mid-late 1975.
L5Larry Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 That serial number with those pot codes date it to mid-'75.
Eracer_Team Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 mini-humbuggies and mid-night blue sparkle paint. Love it. I can even see the Norlin volute on the back of the neck.
btoth76 Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 Hello! Welcome to the Forums! My condolences to You... As far as the guitar is concerned, it's a real beauty. If I had one, I wouldn't let it go ever... However, (I am no expert at Deluxes) I thought the sparkle colours came in early eighties - last years of productions. As it seems, I was wrong. Cheers... Bence
btoth76 Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 Nice! Didn't Townshend use a Deluxe a lot? "Nice! Didn't Townshend used to destroy a Deluxes a lot?" Corrected. Cheers... Bence
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