68 reissue

[CustomMade]

Hello there,

 

This is my first post so I want to start by saying hello! I have joined because I am taking my interest in guitars to a different level and of course I need guidance on this journey.

 

I have the chance to buy a 2001 LP Custom 68 reissue in tri burst but a serial number search returns that the guitar was made in 68. Is this right as its a reproduction? Also is it correct that this model would not come with a certificate from the custom shop? Any other guidance and advice in this model would be seriously appreciated along with what I should be looking to pay for this guitar.

 

Many thanks,

 

Luke

[Dave F]

This is the format as shown on the Gibson.com website

 

1961-1969 Firebird, Les Paul, and SG reissues (since 1997):

YYRRRM

Y is the production year

RRR® indicates the guitar's place in production for that year.

M is the model being reissued

Reissue model codes:

1= SG Custom and Special

2= SG Standard

3= 1963 Firebird 1

4= 1964 Firebird III

5= 1965 Firebird V & VII

8= 1968 Les Paul Custom

 

Examples: 050102 is the 10th SG Standard reissue produced in 2005.

030084 is the 8th 1964 Firebird III reissue produced in 2003.

 

I'm no expert but I thought all the '68 RI Tri-Burst were GC exclusive.

 

I had an '07 and it had a COA

 

I see them going between 2400-2800

[roadhog96]

I'm no expert but I thought all the '68 RI Tri-Burst were GC exclusive.

 

 

 

The Tri-Burst was actually a color that was offered through Gibson and it was one of the first colors that G.C. offered on thier 68's. The feature that made G.C. 68's exsclusive to them was all theirs were ordered from Gibson with a 60's slim taper neck. If you were to buy the same guitar through an authorized Gibson dealer it would have been the same guitar only it would be speced with a 50's rounded neck profile. No other differences other than the neck.