Les Paul Special DC - Limited Edtiion - Custom Shop

[Whale]

A couple of weeks ago I bought a Les Paul Special double cut - Limted Edition (#59 of 300) - with a serial number of 932134xx.

 

Before I bought the guitar I called the Gibson customer service line about the guitar and was told that they weren't sure but they thought the "limited edition" designator was basically a Gibson marketing ploy. The representative said that he was guessing, so if I didn't mind waiting he would forward my information request to those in the company who might know more and get back to me.

 

I didn't think much more about it and decided to buy the guitar because it was exactly what I wanted.

 

Well, I just received the message below from the Gibson Customer Service group...

 

 

Hello,

 

Thanks for writing! This model was initially introduced in 1993 as a limited edition run of 300. These were later brought into regular production, until discontinued in 1995. The limited run of 300 were the initial Custom Shop run from late-1993.

 

Thank you for the inquiry.

 

Best regards,

 

Benton Cummings

 

Gibson Customer Service

1-800-4GIBSON

 

 

Not only is this great news for those who own a Les Paul Special Limited Edition, but it goes to show that a little research into one's guitar can come up with interesting results. It also shows that Custom Shop guitars can sometimes have normal or common serial numbers.

[CaptainNemo68]

Nice guitar! Looks almost identical to my 1996 DC Special

[Whale]

Thanks for the compliment!

 

I've had several Les Paul standards and customs from '71 onwards. I have to say, this Les Paul Special is, at least, equal to the others. It's not as bright sounding as a common Les Paul, but it can growl and scream and ooze with silky smoothness like no other.

[BigKahune]

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Very nice looking DC LP Special.

 

And what a find. Congrats. . B)

 

 

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