Guitar God Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 So, I was just now looking at eBay and found this gorgeous 1992 Gibson Les Paul Standard. But, the back has "Promotional not for resale" stamped on the back of the headstock. Just curious if anyone has any info on the whole promotional thing on this guitar? Found this cool and interesting. Thought I'd share. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-Les-Paul-Standard-Cherryburst-Excellent/303022649974?hash=item468d8eb276:g:mRQAAOSwIbtcNBIe:rk:34:pf:0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01GT eibach Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 I remember seeing some Joe Bonamassa video where he was talking about the development of his model where (as I remember, anyway) he would be given guitars with similar markings, but would also have some form of developmental serial number too (e.g., "JB-1", etc.). This eBay guitar looks awesome ... but there is no serial number whatsoever? Maybe it did have one, but the serial number was tied somehow to the original artist's name and he did not want to be connected to it. So, he removed the "developmental SN" before giving it to someone as a gift or whatever? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 That looks beautiful and as I'm in the UK it seems like a complete bargain price too. I'd buy that! (The US government 'shutdown' means that no CITES permits can be issued until it is resolved). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtim Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Man if I were you and before I purchased it, I would call Carters Vintage Guitars in Nashville or a similar place like Gruhns before I made the purchase. It sure looks great and legit BUT you need to make sure. Man 1992 was 27 years ago. The people who were at the Gibson factory during that time are retired by now for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 It started life as a free guitar to somebody. Radio give away, NAMM or other Guitar Show give away, raffle donation, that sort of thing. It's there to tell the buyer that every dollar they give for it is pure profit for somebody. rct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 I, too, think that guitar looks utterly gorgeous............one of the very nicest combination of 'bursts / colours / tops I've seen for absolutely ages. If we're being really picky I'd prefer narrow cutaway-binding and an ABR-1 but, hey, I still wouldn't exactly kick it out of bed. Probably just as well it doesn't ship to the UK... Pip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 I love it and fighting with myself on getting it. I'm turning off my PC NOW and walking away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbaloneBill Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Mine has a serial number and also "not for resale" the resale part is nearly covered up with the gold color so I'm kinda guessing. It's a '92 made in Memphis. Rumor it was made for the clash. It's could use a cleaning but it's like new. 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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