doublecutjr Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 Does anyone own a 1978 the Les Paul Pro DeLuxe? Any pictures would be awesome. They came through with the P-90's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manse Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Hi there - I have a beautiful 1978 Les Paul Pro Deluxe.... I am trying to upload some pics, but not enjoying the experience.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Pic posting help - http://forums.gibson.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=21335 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzboy Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Hi there - I have a beautiful 1978 Les Paul Pro Deluxe.... I am trying to upload some pics' date=' but not enjoying the experience.. [img'] [/img] Get a photobucket account. It's a lot easier then flickr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainNemo68 Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Sounds like an interesting guitar. Post pics soon :- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondJig Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 you need the address that ends in JPG, here you go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manse Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Big thanks to DiamondJig, Tazzboy and Big Kahune for the tech help. Nemo68 - it certainly is an interesting guitar. Weighs in at 9lb, but I don't notice the weight when it is on the strap - even for a long rehearsal. Tuning is rock solid. It spent a long time in it's case under the first owners bed and is in stunning condition. I can't say I really like the skinny fretwire - it is not so immediately easy to play as my other Gibsons, but you do get used to it after a few numbers. And the sound is awesome. Gibson ES335 Dot Gibson SG Standard Gibson Firebird V Epiphone ES295 Gretsch White Falcon Rickenbacker 330 Fender '67 Jaguar Fender Tele Custom (USA '62 re-issue) Fender Strat - Japanese '62 Squier Strat with System 2 Locking Trem ('88?) Fender Jazz Bass Jackson Roswell Rhoads Brian May Red Special Yamaha nylon strung acoustic Marshall 30th Anniversary 100w Valve Head Fender '59 Bassman re-issue Wilton pedal board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manse Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Got the hang of it now! thanks again guys, Manse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Holy smokes! Is that a 1978? Or some kind of RI? It looks brand new! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manse Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Hi Big Kahune - it is a real 1978. (I have checked the dating from the serial number - 18th July 1978 in Nashville (Serial no. 71998543). It was in it's case from new to about 1999/2000, when it was sold to a music shop in London. I saw it, played it and bought it in about 10 minutes flat. Cost £1,000 back then, (about $1,500). I play it at home and in the studio with my band. It will probably not be gigging though,,, Up really, really close you can see the age: The finish is slightly more matte and has not quite got the gloss shine of a brand new black Gibson. The bracket holding the pickguard is pitted and corroded. The pickguard screw is rusty. Some (tiny) pitting and blistering of the chrome plating on the bridge and on one of the tailpiece studs. The finish has sunk slightly on the rear of the headstock, which means the laminate neck construction is clearly visible. A few minor dings and scratches (but no belt buckle rash at all). A few very small cracks in the finish where the binding meets the body on the inside curve of the cutaway. But from more than 2 feet away, it looks like it could be new. I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzboy Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Yeah now there is a guitar Gibson ought to reissue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manse Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 If they re-issued these in Ebony, White and Gold Top versions, I would buy a three-pack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoProDeluxe Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 , I'm a new boy on this forum so heres my 78 pro deluxe. This is my second one, I bought one in 76 but sold it on 85. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoProDeluxe Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Another Photo, I'll post the serial number later when I get back home. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 I have one but it's been routed for humbuckers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoProDeluxe Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 It would be interesting to know how many of the Cream/Black version were made. I suspect we'll never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manse Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Hi NoProDeluxe, when I was surfing the net after buying my black '78 LP Pro, I found someone's web page who had one and that said 8 had been made that year - but there was no indication of the evidence for this, and I got the feeling he might have been trying to "talk up" the rarity value. I wonder if Gibson would have a record? Manse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Man, those black 78s with the 90 are giving major GAS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoProDeluxe Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 clearly I'm too old for this, "giving major gas?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoProDeluxe Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 I do recall reading some years ago that there was 11 made in 76, but again that could be rubbish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manse Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Hi NoProDeluxe - GAS = (I think) Guitar Acquisition Syndrome.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoProDeluxe Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Hi Manse, thanks for that, I see from your profile your in Essex, I used to live in Leigh on sea in the early 80's and then moved to Chelmsford. Had the 76 Pro then, fine guitar. The 78 I bought from http://www.vintageandrareguitars.co.uk in Bath. Where at this very moment they have a 1980 Pro for sale! £1695. http://www.vintageandrareguitars.com/web/our-catalogue/Gibson/Electric-Solid-Guitars/item/6834 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manse Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Hi Gary - I am actually in Dorset - I just used DM Guitars in Essex to refinish my '67 jag because Dan's work looked exceptional on the net and he had some very credible, but not loaded, pro players as customers. Can't recommend him too highly.... I actually pass through Bath every couple of weeks on business and often pop in to Vintage and Rare. Used to go into their Denmark Street shop when I lived in London. Good gear, but some scary prices.... I think their price on the LP Pro looks pretty reasonable - looks quite nice with the gold knobs too.... Be interesting to see what your serial number is.......they look so alike! Cheers, Manse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mildperv Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Does anyone know when they went from P90s to P100s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoProDeluxe Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Hi, MY 78's serial Number is 71168521. G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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