Cuzin Kevin Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Hi..I have a Les Paul Model Gibson Les Paul that I have had for over 35 years and have not seen it in any price guides. It is model # 514886 with a 2 above the model number. It has Les Paul Model written below the Gibson name on the head. Can someone give me some info on this ( i.e. value, year )..Please email any info to me direct at ck1054@aol.com.......Thanks--------CK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stryker69 Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 got any pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzin Kevin Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 Sorry no pics...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Didn't old factory seconds have the number 2 stamped on the back of the head? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadgod Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Yes, this is a factory 2nd. I believe it was produced around 74-75 by the serial number. What model, I would not guess without a picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzin Kevin Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 Well I have had it since 72 and bought it used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Why don't you just post a picture or two. How do you expect people to help you without being able to see it? Upload pics to photobucket.com, then past the IMG code here, it's simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzin Kevin Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 Have no ides what a IMG even is to do this.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzin Kevin Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 I do have a pic but can't upload it here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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micman Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Is it a Goldtop? Is there a "Made in USA" impressed into the headstock under the serial number? Does it have P90 single coil pups? If it's a goldtop with no "Made in USA", and the P90's, then it's more than likely from 1968. That would make it the "reissue" Les Paul model, that was called the Standard, but soon morphed into the Deluxe, with addition of mini-humbuckers, in 1969. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Hey Kevin, you posted them in the wrong area...you were supposed to post them in this thread. It's alright, you're new to this. Pics posted here. That is a beautiful guitar. Have a look at Gibson's explanation of serial numbers, hopefully this helps. If not, then give Gibson a call. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but a Number 2 means that your guitar left the factory with a flaw/imperfection/blemish or whatever you want to call it. I think it will have a dramatic impact on the guitar's value...I might be wrong though. If you're looking to sell it, you might get low-balled because of it. On the other hand, a 35 year old Les Paul doesn't come around everyday, so, it might be worth a pretty penny regardless of the No. 2...especially if it's original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micman Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Now that I've seen the pics, I can tell you that you have a Les Paul 55. This is a reissue of the Les Paul Special, and was introduced in 1974. The first batch featured the wraparound tailpiece, but this quickly changed to the tune-o-matic bridge. The guitar pictured would be from the first run, but has had the bridge changed out with a Leo Quan unit. I hope that this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 wow, lots of info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Many factory seconds are stamped as such and I can't find the flaw. I used to have one. Paid next to nothing for it and sold it for, well, next to nothing. It will hurt the resale value, and I challenge an "expert" to find the flaw. Some were a little more obvious than others. A 35 year old Gibson is cool as hell, no matter what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spot Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I hate to be the bearer of bad news' date=' but a Number 2 means that your guitar left the factory with a flaw/imperfection/blemish or whatever you want to call it. I think it will have a dramatic impact on the guitar's value...I might be wrong though. If you're looking to sell it, you might get low-balled because of it.[/quote'] Also,..the fact that Machine heads have been replaced with Grovers won't help you with Vintage Market Guitar buyers. They look foe original models... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibis Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 As NeoConMan says, its still cool! Its got a great vibe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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