davidl Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Hi folks, I came across an estate auction notice this morning. In it there is an LP Recording model with a serial number 82840592. I'm a little confused. I think it is either a 1980 model or a 1971. I'm thinking of putting in a bid. It looks to be in great condition. Does anyone have a clue what might be a fair price given that I think it is original? Here's a few pics. Thanks for any info you may have. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 That is a 71 judging from the volute that it has at the bottom of the back of the head stock... But be ware, that is not a Gibson LP Recording... It looks like a Gibson Sonex with a recording truss rod cover to me... The Gibson Recording has a stereo outputs (2 1/4 inch jack outputs) and little square switches on the pickguard as well... Les Paul Recording Sonex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stein Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 It looks to be genuine, and it is a SONIX. I hope the auction is an honest one, and you could find the owner and sell it back if it isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidl Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 That is a 71 judging from the volute that it has at the bottom of the back of the head stock... But be ware, that is not a Gibson LP Recording... It looks like a Gibson Sonex with a recording truss rod cover to me... The Gibson Recording has a stereo outputs (2 1/4 inch jack outputs) and little square switches on the pickguard as well... Les Paul Recording Good call Dave. While I'm not real familiar with either the Sonex or Recording, I thought the Recording model had more knobs and switches too. Same question though. Any idea of a fair price? Thanks Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Not a bad guitar though, lots of people like them... I wouldn't pay more than 600 though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 . There's a 1980 Sonex LP on fleaBay going for $785 - http://cgi.ebay.com/Gibson-Les-Paul-Sonex-180-Deluxe-Electric-Guitar-1980-/280664601448?pt=Guitar&hash=item4158e9f368#ht_1331wt_905 I'm with Dave on the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Les was the only guy that ever seriously used the Recording model, and the Sonex came and went very quickly. I tried and used both, both were pretty dreadful. I'd pass if I were you. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidl Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 Thanks for the info guys. I e-mailed the auction house to let them know what they actually have. I think I would buy it for $500 or less just for its part of history. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveinspain Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Thanks for the info guys. I e-mailed the auction house to let them know what they actually have. I think I would buy it for $500 or less just for its part of history. Dave Good one... I have a Corvus and love it, it's one of those Gibsons that has a place in history too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windwalker9000 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I'd check with several different shops to see what their best sell price cash out the door is, to get an idea as to what they are selling for retail, to get you in the right ball park price wise!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 It's definitely a Sonex, just like mine. It's got a coil tap so it's either a Standard or Custom. The Standard has a rosewood fretboard while the Custom has an ebony one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Yep definately a Sonex not a recording model. I have two recording models there a blast to play and sound really good, Not sure I would want to carry one around all night as the light one is 12 lbs. 2 oz. but there fun and a cool part of LP history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidl Posted May 18, 2011 Author Share Posted May 18, 2011 I'd check with several different shops to see what their best sell price cash out the door is, to get an idea as to what they are selling for retail, to get you in the right ball park price wise!!! Nice idea but I think I'd be hard pressed to find one in a shop. Who knows? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This_Dying_Soul Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Definately not a recording model. The pics of the Recording being posted by the others are accurate. I would even go as far as saying the fact the Sonex has a pick-guard cover from a different guitar would lower it's value some... at least it's an angle that I would use in trying to get the price down if it was not an auction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Kind of missed the concept on price for a Recording model but I just purchased a 1976 recording in what looks like unplayed condition other than some 30 years of grime the guitar looks new had a brand new set of strings that had been installed in 1983 ( guy wrote the date on the package and had it in the case) and that was probably the last time it was touched and I paid $ 1,300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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