edblast Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I bought a 1957 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop Darkback re-issue. I looked even on the serial number tab on the Gibson website but that didn't even help. Even the decoder website thing in the pinned topics. please help.. The serial number is : 771693 thats from the back of the guitar but on the certificate of authenticity says the following: LPR-7 771693 PLEASE HELP ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Help with what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzboy Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 http://www.guitardaterproject.org/gibson.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edblast Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 I tried that website but it doesn't work for Gibson Customs. I need help with finding out the date and year it was made. I checked everywhere. I just want to make sure it is a true Gibson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzboy Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Do you have any pictures of the back of the headstock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edblast Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 no but i will get one now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 The Dater Project is sh!te for historic's. What year is your Reissue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AXE® Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Do you have any pictures of the back of the headstock? You have your pic. Go for it. It's all yours now. I'll check back later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzboy Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Support/SerialNumberSearch/ Try the MYRRRR M is the model year being reissued Y is the production year RRR® indicates the guitar's place production for that year. NOTE: This number includes all models for a particular reissue year - so, for example, a 1958 Reissue serial number may include '58 Reissue LP Standard and '58 Explorer production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edblast Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 ok M= 7 = 1957 Y=7 = 2007 RRRR= 1693 = ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Most Reissues have this type of serial no# markings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edblast Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 Does that mean mine is a copy?....like a non true Gibson?.... I have all the paperwork like in the background of your picture if that makes any difference... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzboy Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Shot some more pictures like the front of the headstock and whole picture of the guitar so along with the paper work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Give us a full shot. . Does it have the ABR-1 bridge and historic appointments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edblast Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 Thats Pretty much all of the pictures i have of it. My camera is crappy sorry for the horrible pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzboy Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Need to work on your Camera lighting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edblast Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 Its 11:27PM and i can't have the lights in my room on. they will basically light the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 You're good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzboy Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Well judging by the looks it appears you have 57 Goldtop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edblast Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 A re-issued '57. From the price i got it, it could never be a real 57. Just incase you meant the real ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 A re-issued '57. From the price i got it' date=' it could never be a real 57.Just incase you meant the real ones.[/quote'] Yep we knew it was an RI. Nice guitar. Welcome to the the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edblast Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzboy Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 No I don't think it real real one. You made comment that you bought it was reissue. The only other advice I can give is to contact Gibson Customer Service service@gibson.com http://forums.gibson.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=1772 http://forums.gibson.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=274 They can give the year it was manufacture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edblast Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 I am going to IM them to get full info but thanks for helping me out you two. I really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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