geckobaldy Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 I have spotted this on ebay. Is it a Gibson with the plastic hookup wire? I bought one similar in the 70s from London on the basis it was a Gibson but there are doubters amongst my friends. I would appreciate anyones comments and any eye witness accounts.Thankshttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390187431579?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 IMO it's real..............IMHO, I see no reason to pay anywhere near that price though....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angellus Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 from what i can find gibson did use this plastic wire in the early 70's so that matches his date of 72, below is a link to another website with the same wire http://www.eddievegas.com/store/details/1970%27S-GIBSON-T_TOP-HUMBUCKER-Vintage.php my 2001 SG had black plastic. 2008 trad had vintage braided the embossed Gibson appears genuine too comparing it to other examples I have seen to be honest, I have no reason to doubt if they are Genuine or not, Personally I wouldnt pay that much for the embossed logo stamped on the front its not my taste but thats my oppinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 I have two original 72 pups with embossed gibby logos and original surrounds sitting in my parts box, and I would never sell them for that much .....Right now I'm looking for a Norlin Gibby 335 project to throw them in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geckobaldy Posted November 12, 2011 Author Share Posted November 12, 2011 IMO it's real..............IMHO, I see no reason to pay anywhere near that price though....... from what i can find gibson did use this plastic wire in the early 70's so that matches his date of 72, below is a link to another website with the same wire http://www.eddievegas.com/store/details/1970%27S-GIBSON-T_TOP-HUMBUCKER-Vintage.php my 2001 SG had black plastic. 2008 trad had vintage braided the embossed Gibson appears genuine too comparing it to other examples I have seen to be honest, I have no reason to doubt if they are Genuine or not, Personally I wouldnt pay that much for the embossed logo stamped on the front its not my taste but thats my oppinion Thanks guys Im trying to track down the cover which my friend removed about 6years ago when he installed it in a guitar he made for me.He wasnt convinced it was a gibson with the plastic insulation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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