Gary_T Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Is the anyone here who can help me understand what the model numbers signify on my Les Paul. I do know that LPT is Les Paul Traditional. What do the rest of the numbers mean? Thanks LPTP25FD9CF1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 . Did you get your model number off the inspection sheet? . They're sometimes hard to read. I've never seen the numbers "25" in a model number before. Is the "2" perhaps a "Z" for zebra, and the "5" actually an "S"? . Not sure what the "9" would indicate. Here's an known example: LPTDSZSHCH1 = LP(Les Paul) TD(TraDitional) S(1960) Z(Zebra coil pups) SH(Satin Honeyburst) CH(Chrome Hardware) 1(legacy code indicating the guitar is not a second) Also, in my experience the last two letters of an LP model number always indicate the hardware type, ex. CH=Chrome Hardware, NH=Nickel Hardware, GH=Gold Hardware. These two letters are always followed by a "1". If you've got chrome hardware, I would expect those last three characters to be CH1. If there is a problem reading the model number, you can email Gibson at. service@gibson.com .with the serial number and ask them what the model number of your guitar is. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Is the anyone here who can help me understand what the model numbers signify on my Les Paul. I do know that LPT is Les Paul Traditional. What do the rest of the numbers mean? Thanks LPTP25FD9CF1 The abbreviation should read Les Paul Traditional Pro II, 50's neck, Faded Desert burst finish, Chrome Floyd Rose vibrato, factory 1st. Not sure what the "9" should mean though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Just found this topic which also includes the model number within the advertisement pictured there: http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/110257-trad-pro-ii-floyd-rose/ Obviously a Guitar Center Exclusive model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 . Unusual model - good catch Cap. . Now I see the Axcess LP model# also ends in CF1. Wonder what the "9" is signifies? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary_T Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 Just found this topic which also includes the model number within the advertisement pictured there: http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/110257-trad-pro-ii-floyd-rose/ Obviously a Guitar Center Exclusive model. Thank you..... That is it!!! That is the Les Paul I purchased, although the color is much more defined than the color in the Guitar Center ad. Thank you for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary_T Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 . Did you get your model number off the inspection sheet? . They're sometimes hard to read. I've never seen the numbers "25" in a model number before. Is the "2" perhaps a "Z" for zebra, and the "5" actually an "S"? . Not sure what the "9" would indicate. Here's an known example: LPTDSZSHCH1 = LP(Les Paul) TD(TraDitional) S(1960) Z(Zebra coil pups) SH(Satin Honeyburst) CH(Chrome Hardware) 1(legacy code indicating the guitar is not a second) Also, in my experience the last two letters of an LP model number always indicate the hardware type, ex. CH=Chrome Hardware, NH=Nickel Hardware, GH=Gold Hardware. These two letters are always followed by a "1". If you've got chrome hardware, I would expect those last three characters to be CH1. If there is a problem reading the model number, you can email Gibson at. service@gibson.com .with the serial number and ask them what the model number of your guitar is. . I did get the numbers off the inspection sheet and yes, they were hard to read. I think a post below has the guitar figured out though. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisco Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 someone can help me with this model number ? LPTR5G5CHI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wmachine Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I think there is a lot of misinformation here regarding the model "codes". I think assumptions have been made for some. I've seen a lot of inconsistencies in the model numbers (in recent years, at least) that would make these assumptions a bad idea. The hardware code? That and the "LP" are about the most consistent. And the color code is in there. Other than the inconsistencies take over. The last number is *not* always a 1, and it does not mean regular production and not a 2nd. Think about it, a 2nd won't be part of a model number! Gibson is not forthcoming about the meaning of that number, when asked, they told me it does not mean anything to the consumer. Can't let me decide if it does? My guess (and I may try to prove it some time) is that it designates the "market" it was made for (GC/MF, Japan, etc.). I have 2 Gibsons with a 3 at the end, and I know one was "made for Japan" and I think the other one may have been too. Numbers are sometimes used in the middle, and sometimes they are 2 digit for the model year. So the codes vary and are highly dependent on the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wmachine Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Also the H as in "CH1" is not for "hardware". It is for "hardtail", as evidenced by the Floyd equipped one above and Maestro equipped 335s being "GM1" (gold Maestro). Again, the assumption was that H was for hardware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstritz Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Les Paul model # LPOPTRGH1no clue what it means help me out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamK. Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Can someone tell me if i am wrong and what i may be missing Gibson LPCSPP18FUCH2 Les Paul Classic Player Plus 2018 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungle_moon Posted January 19, 2020 Share Posted January 19, 2020 (edited) On 8/23/2019 at 2:07 PM, Wmachine said: I think there is a lot of misinformation here regarding the model "codes". I think assumptions have been made for some. I've seen a lot of inconsistencies in the model numbers (in recent years, at least) that would make these assumptions a bad idea. The hardware code? That and the "LP" are about the most consistent. And the color code is in there. Other than the inconsistencies take over. The last number is *not* always a 1, and it does not mean regular production and not a 2nd. Think about it, a 2nd won't be part of a model number! Gibson is not forthcoming about the meaning of that number, when asked, they told me it does not mean anything to the consumer. Can't let me decide if it does? My guess (and I may try to prove it some time) is that it designates the "market" it was made for (GC/MF, Japan, etc.). I have 2 Gibsons with a 3 at the end, and I know one was "made for Japan" and I think the other one may have been too. Numbers are sometimes used in the middle, and sometimes they are 2 digit for the model year. So the codes vary and are highly dependent on the year. Hi, I think as well that the digit 3 indicates made for the Japanese market. I bought this SG in Germany but the people at the Thomann store said this was a limited edition for the Japanese market and they grabbed a dozen or more of them. I guess the red point indicates the Japanese flag 🇯🇵. Does anyone here know why this wonderful SG is not shown on the Gibson website? Edited January 19, 2020 by jungle_moon Misspelled something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wmachine Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 The reason is that the only Gibsons shown on the website is that all they show there is the regular Gibson line. Any models made for Japanese (and other markets), and dealer orders (like Sweetwater and GC/MF "exciusives") are not shown on the Gibson site. Always been that way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneIV Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 My Les Paul 1960VOS model number reads LPGC60LBNW1 This is from the Custom shop COA and the Gibson gold warranty pamphlet I read it as Les Paul Guitar Center 1960 Lemon Burst I get lost at that point..... the NW1 at the end throws me off The Serial number is GO 6402 from head stock and warranty card pamphlet The card has nothing filled in where the date should be entered. The exterior finish and the playability checklists are filled in but the inspected by and packed by sections are not signed. The COA has what seems to be a printed signature but I cant tell if its a real signature by Rick Gembar the general manager any help would be appreciated... year of production??? The only clue to a date is the date printed on the back page of the Truss rod pamphlet , 2001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lendia Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Is the anyone here who can help me understand what the model numbers signify on my ES 335? the model number is: ESDSRDCH1 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wmachine Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 On 8/8/2020 at 11:28 PM, GeneIV said: My Les Paul 1960VOS model number reads LPGC60LBNW1 This is from the Custom shop COA and the Gibson gold warranty pamphlet I read it as Les Paul Guitar Center 1960 Lemon Burst I get lost at that point..... the NW1 at the end throws me off The Serial number is GO 6402 from head stock and warranty card pamphlet The card has nothing filled in where the date should be entered. The exterior finish and the playability checklists are filled in but the inspected by and packed by sections are not signed. The COA has what seems to be a printed signature but I cant tell if its a real signature by Rick Gembar the general manager any help would be appreciated... year of production??? The only clue to a date is the date printed on the back page of the Truss rod pamphlet , 2001 Are you absolutely positive of the W in the NW1? Pic? That digit should be the tailpiece, and being a stopbar should be H. Other ones of that model I looked at were NH. Could be a mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 Lets use a random letter & number generator to make a code. Give it to Gibson Custom Shop & see what they make? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pumpkins Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 does anyone know what this model number stand for? LPVA19JJB3 I understand what the first letters mean but cant find it any where. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 4 minutes ago, 2pumpkins said: does anyone know what this model number stand for? LPVA19JJB3 I understand what the first letters mean but cant find it any where. It is a Virginia model, made on the 19th, by JBB the 3rd. Seriously no clue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2pumpkins Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 3 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: It is a Virginia model, made on the 19th, by JBB the 3rd. Seriously no clue. all i have been able to find is that its a 2019 gibson les paul, made on dec 5 2019. just dont know what the va and jjb stand for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stone0914 Posted January 12, 2022 Share Posted January 12, 2022 Help model number could be either LPTR00FHN61 or LPTR00FHNH1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty_Guitar Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 I just bought a: Lefty Gibson Les Paul LP6+LHSNH1 my decipher: Les Paul 60’s Plus Top Left Hand Heritage Sunburst (not sure about NH1) From the paperwork it was sold originally through Yumano Music in Japan. Most of the original paperwork and hangtags are written in Japanese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty_Guitar Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Figured it out NH nickel hardware Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryray Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 Looking to decode the model number of my 2018 Les Paul. Can anyone help me understand the details of this number? LPCSG19SICH3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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