koepie7 Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Ok, so I got this guitar (1976 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe) for $300 on a flea market. I bought it from an old woman who kept it after her son passed away, she said he used to play jimi hendrix allot But it has been heavily modified and I don't know whats authentic about it or not... I don't know much about guitars so I hope someone can help me out. Oh I think the 3 knobs are used to change the phase but I'm not 100% sure about that. Here are some pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 It appears to be an authentic Les Paul that has been seriously modded. The only thing that appears stock is the wood, tailpiece, and bridge. Maybe the nut is original. However, IMHO I would say $300 was a fair price. I'm curious to read what the more experienced members have to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 If it plays good I think you made out pretty well.........with all those switches I would be curious what type sound you can get out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba_leon Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Truss rod cover is on upside down. Not bad for 300.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdown Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 All that heavy modding(phase,coil tap etc.)was very popular in the late '70's-mid '80's. Seen a couple,one was a beautiful ruined cherry burst custom,modded exactly like that. But the pups are another story. That mid pup is scary looking aint it. I'm no where near an expert,but for $300,you've done good in my book. Now get to work cleaning and restoring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koepie7 Posted November 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Thanks for the reactions:) It does sounds and play good, My guitar teacher loved it lol. I was planning to clean and restore it for some time now but I'm not really sure what to do because I don't want to break anything, I am pretty handy though. Would you guys suggest to do it myself or let someone else do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Do it yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba_leon Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 I'd wax pot the pickups and cover them. They are old and probably could use some good shielding since the coils are bare and exposed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowdown Posted November 5, 2009 Report Share Posted November 5, 2009 Be very careful potting those or any pups.Not a job to be taken lightly. As for the rest of the cleaning up. Read up if you've never done it before or practice on a something cheap from a hock shop 'til you're confident enough. That mid pup would be my main priority though. And those coil tap/phase throw switches.I'd just get rid of them and fill up the holes and then........ad nauseum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbonesullivan Posted November 6, 2009 Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 looks like they pulled the covers on the mini HBS for some reason. Also, it looks like possibly it was originally a 3 mini -hb guitar? Though it looks like the guitar was refinished, as seen by the rectangle around the serial number info. I wonder what color it was originally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saturn Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 Did they make 3 mini HB Deluxes? My thought was that the middle pickup was routed and installed afterward Not sure now. Either way, a good find for $300 IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 If that was mine, I'd turn it into a triple p90 goldtop with a dark back. I'd definately take those switches out, fill them, & cover it with a new finish. I'd probably have some fret work done also because that looks like it's been around the block. That's just me though. I'd pay $300 for that. It looks like a great mod/ restoration project. In fact, I really wish it was mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 7, 2009 Report Share Posted November 7, 2009 Yeah, that middle pickup was (definitely) done afterward. It's not (really) even centered. As to what you "should" do with it? Play the Hell out of it! For 300 bucks, you did "just fine!" Norlin era LP Deluxes are not really "collector's fodder," anyway...so, just have fun with it...do whatever you want to do...mod it even more, leave it alone, whatever... CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibsonByBirth Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 This story reminds me of the time I answered an add about an old Chevy. The little old lady had a 54 corvette for $500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbonesullivan Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 This story reminds me of the time I answered an add about an old Chevy. The little old lady had a 54 corvette for $500. Well? did you buy it? you can't leave your story unfinished like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GibsonByBirth Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 I was joking. However they did have a skit like that on the new candid camera show and after the guy buys the car, the old woman's muscle bound biker son shows up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanC Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 The only thing that worries me is the serial number. I have a '74 Les Paul and all I have is a serial number on the head. I owned a number of Les Paul Customs during the '70's and never saw the name of the model referred to on the headstock just the serial number. Others might be better informed on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 The only thing that worries me is the serial number. I have a '74 Les Paul and all I have is a serial number on the head. I owned a number of Les Paul Customs during the '70's and never saw the name of the model referred to on the headstock just the serial number. Others might be better informed on this. My '76 LP Deluxe, has "Les Paul Deluxe" on the back of the headstock, right above the serial number, too. And, it's a sticker or decal, as is the original poster's. Pretty common, for that model, back then. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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