juonigbs Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Hello, First excuse me for writing I am French ... :) I just had a fabulous Gibson Les Paul and I would like to have much information on it in particular via the serial number. I also have the testimony of people who have the same model etc ... It's a guitar I found in Paris' Pigalle district. Photo Here for characteristics: Title: Gibson Les Paul Custom Historic Reissue 1968 flammed Top Serial number: 012678 (inlaid in the wood behind the head) . Type: Solidbody electric guitar . Series: Custom Shop Historic Collection . Origin: USA, Nashville . Body: Solid Mahogany . Top: carved flamed maple grade AAAA . Neck: Mahogany one piece, profile 'Rounded' . Fingerboard: Ebony . Joint body / sleeve: Mortise & Tenon Long Neck . Frets: 22 Medium . Scale: 24.75 " . Pickups: 2 humbucker Gibson Classic 57 . Caps: Nickel plated . Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone and 3-position selector . Bridge: Gibson ABR-1 Gold Plated Zamak . Tailpiece: Gibson stopbar Gold Plated Zamak . Tuners: Grover Modern nickel plated . Cosmetics: net cash edge - Mesh cuffs . Colour: Heritage Cherry Sunburst . Verni: Nitrocellulose Gloss (shiny) . Adhesives: Titebond 50 Franklin . Certificate of authneticity + original case Thank you to you all information you can give me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Seems like you already have most of your info. I just had a fabulous Gibson Les Paul and I would like to have much information on it in particular via the serial number. From Gibson's website: YYRRRM Y is the production year RRR® indicates the guitar's place in production for that year. M is the model being reissued Reissue model codes: 1= SG Custom and Special 2= SG Standard 3= 1963 Firebird 1 4= 1964 Firebird III 5= 1965 Firebird V & VII 8= 1968 Les Paul Custom One thing to note is that the serial numbers repeat themselves every 10 years. I have a 2010 '68 Custom but the serial number starts with 00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juonigbs Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 ok, thanks very much for informations. It would seem that my guitar is the 267th produced in 2001, is it possible from this number to know the date she went out of production? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted November 4, 2010 Share Posted November 4, 2010 No, you can with Gibson USA serial numbers but not with Custom Shop. Just that it's the 267th made that year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prowler45 Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 On 11/2/2010 at 3:58 PM, Tim Plains said: Seems like you already have most of your info. From Gibson's website: YYRRRM Y is the production year RRR® indicates the guitar's place in production for that year. M is the model being reissued Reissue model codes: 1= SG Custom and Special 2= SG Standard 3= 1963 Firebird 1 4= 1964 Firebird III 5= 1965 Firebird V & VII 8= 1968 Les Paul Custom One thing to note is that the serial numbers repeat themselves every 10 years. I have a 2010 '68 Custom but the serial number starts with 00. Hi Tim, I am potentially looking to buy a used 68 custom I found yesterday. The serial number starts with 09. Is there anyway to determine if it is a 2009 or a 2019? It appears to be in immaculate shape minus some indentations on the back from buckle rash and the case is mint and looks new so I am thinking a 2019 but I am not sure. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NighthawkChris Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 On 7/20/2021 at 9:03 AM, Prowler45 said: Hi Tim, I am potentially looking to buy a used 68 custom I found yesterday. The serial number starts with 09. Is there anyway to determine if it is a 2009 or a 2019? It appears to be in immaculate shape minus some indentations on the back from buckle rash and the case is mint and looks new so I am thinking a 2019 but I am not sure. Thank you! As it has been said many times before, you're best bet is to take some time to call Gibson and share the information you have. They know for sure and it literally takes less time than waiting for some potentially inaccurate response coming up here. Not trying to pick a bone here, but rather trying to lead you in the best direction possible. Calling Gibson is what I do when I have these sorts of questions. This forum does not get Gibson employees' attention - just a bunch of regular Joes here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Also, the post is 10 years old & it looks like Tim has not been active here for 4 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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