Help putting an age on this LP case

[ShaunC]

Hi all,

Going to put this case up for sale but want to describe it accurately. Was a gift and bought separate from my guitar so other than knowing it's a used Gibson original, have no idea of its age. Any clues in the photos? Help appreciated. Shaun

Edited September 21, 2020 by ShaunC

[jdgm]

They started using these in the late 80s AFAIK.   Think they were made by TKL.  Here is an old thread on it.

 

[merciful-evans]

Looks brand new

[Bluenotesharp]

Late 80’s up to 1990 has USA under Gibson. Late 70’s early 80’s and modern ones now just say Gibson or Gibson gear. 

[Grog]

It looks identical to the case my 2015 Les Paul Studio Deluxe came in..........

They were brown with pinkish lining when they started using these cases. Then for a number of years they were black with mostly white linings, (I have one with grey lining). This is the next version used for guitars made in Nashville. The Memphis made guitars were in similar cases but the logo & interior were slightly different.

[wind_stopper]

The fact it is made in Canada must indicate a certain age - current cases look the same, but are made in China. A Canadian case in good condition might sell probably for more than a brand new one made in China? 

For me Canadian, if you were living in my town and the case was in good condition, I'd pay new price for it, just because it was made in Canada.

 

 

Edited February 27, 2021 by wind_stopper