Santti Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I have been told that this Custom is either a 1959, 1965 or 1968. Maybe it is some other year. As you can see, the first number of the serial no. is either a 5 or 9. Note the "2" under the serial number. I wanted a modern sound for recording so I replaced the pickups and tuners. (See the separate pics of the pickups and tuners) I also replaced the toggle, control knobs and the strap knob. This stick is heavy! Without the strap it weighs 11 pounds, 5.9 ounces. I would appreciate any insight on the year of this guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 What IS the serial number (it is unreadable from the photo), and what are the potentiometer codes? The "2" designates it as a factory "second". This means it was deemed to have some flaw during or after the manufacturing process by the factory, and was sold at a discount. In 1959 there were no "2" designated guitars. In 1965 there were no single cut carved top LP's made. In 1968 there was no headstock "volute" as shown in photo #2. This guitar is most likely from the early/mid 70's. Answer the questions above and I can confirm a date for you, although the answer is probably not going to be what you want to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimR56 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Very bad idea to change parts on an old Gibson until you know what you have, by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santti Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 What IS the serial number (it is unreadable from the photo), and what are the potentiometer codes? The "2" designates it as a factory "second". This means it was deemed to have some flaw during or after the manufacturing process by the factory, and was sold at a discount. In 1959 there were no "2" designated guitars. In 1965 there were no single cut carved top LP's made. In 1968 there was no headstock "volute" as shown in photo #2. This guitar is most likely from the early/mid 70's. Answer the questions above and I can confirm a date for you, although the answer is probably not going to be what you want to hear. Thank you for the reply. The serial number is 920117. The knobs and potentiometers have been replaced so I can't get the codes from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 That serial number, along with features shown in the photos, puts it in the 70-72 range. Is the back of the headstock stamped "Made In USA"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimR56 Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Just out of curiosity, is there any particular reason that you want to know what year the remaining original parts on this guitar date from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santti Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 That serial number, along with features shown in the photos, puts it in the 70-72 range. Is the back of the headstock stamped "Made In USA"? No. It does not say "Made in USA" anywhere on the guitar. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santti Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 Just out of curiosity, is there any particular reason that you want to know what year the remaining original parts on this guitar date from? I am wanting to know what year it is, because I am planning on selling it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 A better photo of the back of the headstock will confirm it, but......... A guitar with that serial number, a headstock "volute", but NO "Made In USA" would have been made in 1970. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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