Paul Hameleers Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Hi all I have a Gibson Les Paul Classic honyburst with serial number 055459.. I can't find this guitar on any web site. Is it a fake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sliptrip Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 post some pics as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Les Paul Classic: This model features an ink stamped serial number with no "MADE IN USA" (just as we used on the original 1952-1960 Les Pauls). Most will be 5 to 6 digits in length, but the earliest examples feature 4 digit serial numbers. There should be a space after the 1st digit with the 4 and 5 digit serial numbers, and no space with the 6 digit numbers. The 1st digit indicates the year of manufacture for the 4 & 5 digit serial numbers, these were used from 1989-1999. The 1st and 2nd indicate the year of manufacture for the 6 digit serial numbers which we've been using since 2000. Examples - 9 xxx = 1989 (4 digit number beginning with "9" used only in 1989) 0 xxxx = 1990 9 xxxx = 1999 00xxxx = 2000 05xxxx = 2005 Those beginning with "94": In 1994, Gibson's Centennial year, many instruments have a serial number that begins with "94" for the year, with the remaining 6 digits indicating the ranking number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba_leon Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 The pickguard should have "1960" inscribed in gold numbers. The 05's and earlier models say "classic " by the cursive Les Paul logo. The 06's say "model". As with most LP's the headstock should be 3 pieces of wood. Two thin slivers flanking the wider portion. The Classic model was discontinued in 07 or 08, that is why you can't find it as a new guitar anymore. There are plenty of good used ones still around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super24 Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Les Paul Classic: This model features an ink stamped serial number with no "MADE IN USA" (just as we used on the original 1952-1960 Les Pauls). Most will be 5 to 6 digits in length' date=' but the earliest examples feature 4 digit serial numbers. There should be a space after the 1st digit with the 4 and 5 digit serial numbers, and no space with the 6 digit numbers. The 1st digit indicates the year of manufacture for the 4 & 5 digit serial numbers, these were used from 1989-1999. The 1st and 2nd indicate the year of manufacture for the 6 digit serial numbers which we've been using since 2000. Examples - 9 xxx = 1989 (4 digit number beginning with "9" used only in 1989) 0 xxxx = 1990 9 xxxx = 1999 00xxxx = 2000 05xxxx = 2005 Those beginning with "94": In 1994, Gibson's Centennial year, many instruments have a serial number that begins with "94" for the year, with the remaining 6 digits indicating the ranking number.[/quote'] My '08 Classic has "Made in USA" on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba_leon Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 My '08 Classic has "Made in USA" on it? Is it a "Classsic Antique"? The 08 version of this LP has the stamped "made in usa", a flame top, and has the tulip looking flower emblem found usually on SG's on the headstock. The LP Classic also has yellow/green trapezoid inlay fret markers. It's possible that the 08 Classsics may have the "made in USA" stamped on the back as well. I have not seen any Classics later than an 07. So I could not say for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LM-LP Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 2008 was the last year, I guess mine was one of the last. It does say "Made in the USA 2008" stamped in ink. Ser. # goes 08#### Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super24 Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Is it a "Classsic Antique"? The 08 version of this LP has the stamped "made in usa"' date=' a flame top, and has the tulip looking flower emblem found usually on SG's on the headstock. The LP Classic also has yellow/green trapezoid inlay fret markers. It's possible that the 08 Classsics may have the "made in USA" stamped on the back as well. I have not seen any Classics later than an 07. So I could not say for sure.[/quote'] Nope, just a plain heritage Cherry Classic. It's marked just like what LM-LP wrote above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba_leon Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 The newer models of Les Pauls have "made in usa" and the year stamped under the serial number. My Traditional Pro that I bought three weeks ago says made in usa 2009. I guess they started doing that in 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Hameleers Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 Thanks all I had it at a Gibson dealer who called Gibson and its a real. I received the history on the guitar its cool... Thanks for all your help Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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