SamVT Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 Hey all, I just inherited a Gibson Les Paul(that is what it says on the neck). I am not a guitar person at all! I don't own any and I am looking to sell this one because it will do me no good. Can someone please help me find what it is worth! It came in what I assume is its original case with no paperwork. The only numbers I see are stamped on the back of the neck 8 7411 With the color lemonburst written on the case. Thank you for any help! SAM
LPguitarman Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 Can you post some pictures? If so, many people on this forum have vast knowledge of Les Pauls.
Bluemoon Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 Hey all' date=' I just inherited a Gibson Les Paul(that is what it says on the neck). I am not a guitar person at all! I don't own any and I am looking to sell this one because it will do me no good. Can someone please help me find what it is worth! It came in what I assume is its original case with no paperwork. The only numbers I see are stamped on the back of the neck 8 7411 With the color lemonburst written on the case. Thank you for any help! SAM[/quote'] Who did you inherit in from?
SamVT Posted February 21, 2009 Author Posted February 21, 2009 I inherited it from my aunt , and how do I post pics I can't figure it out?
phil325 Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 make a photobucket account and paste the "img" code onto here
LPguitarman Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 Open a free account on Photobucket.com. Upload digital pictures. Copy and paste "img" code here.
SamVT Posted February 21, 2009 Author Posted February 21, 2009 http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt115/SamVT2/guitar004.jpg http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt115/SamVT2/guitar007.jpg http://i603.photobucket.com/albums/tt115/SamVT2/guitar006.jpg Let me know if these work and help, I can take more if nec SAM
RichCI Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 I don't have an answer for you, but that is one gorgeous Les Paul!
BIGBENDS Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 I may be wrong, but the first #8 I think means that it's a 1958 Les Paul Reissue. It sure does look like Lemonburst finish. That's quite a guitar, if I'm not mistaken. Are Nine? AXE? Anyone? Can you guys jump in to help? If it is indeed an R8 (1958 reissue) they sell new for anywhere from $3000.00-$5999.00 depending on certain things. It could be that a Lemonburst is more rare and more valuable. But, I'm no expert. It looks very much like this one here in Lemonburst: http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gibson-Custom-Shop-1958-Les-Paul-Reissue-Plain-Top-VOS-Electric-Guitar?sku=515530 I'm almost 100% positive.
SamVT Posted February 21, 2009 Author Posted February 21, 2009 Thanks for all your help. Does it matter what year it was reissued ? Again thank you SAM
BIGBENDS Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 Thanks for all your help. Does it matter what year it was reissued ? Again thank you SAM I don't think so. It depends more on the condition of the guitar. Is she well kept? Does everything work? Anything broken? She looks in good condition from here. Your welcome. I hope I helped you a little bit.
SamVT Posted February 21, 2009 Author Posted February 21, 2009 It appears in great condition , nothing broken that I can see. Thanks for the help, I hate to sell it but it will just sit in my house collecting dust. So is 3000 a good base price? SAM
bryvincent Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 thats a 1997 '58 Reissue(R8). $3K is about right IMO.
SamVT Posted February 21, 2009 Author Posted February 21, 2009 1997? Thank you very much !! How did you know? I am going to take it to a shop and make sure everything works and then try and sell. Is 3000$ a good ball park? Thanks again everyone SAM
bryvincent Posted February 21, 2009 Posted February 21, 2009 1997? Thank you very much !! How did you know? I am going to take it to a shop and make sure everything works and then try and sell. Is 3000$ a good ball park? Thanks again everyone SAM on the SN you gave (8 7411), '8' would indicate that its a '58 Reissue, '7' would be the year which could be a 1997 or a 2007. since no flametop R8s were made since 2004(and in 2000), it should be a 1997. and the pickguard gap on the bridge pickup ring is unique to 1997 and 1998 reissues. also, the SN you gave could also be a 1988 "pre-historic" Reissue. but based on your pics it is clearly a historic reissue.
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