Let's See Your Gibson's

[Adwex]

From last night's gig:

 

[blkdog]

i`m looking at a 2008 goldtop, guy claims it`s a 57 custom shop guitar, but it has a 9 digit serial...sounds like a standard to me...it`s a vos finished gold top...any ideas?

 

[Adwex]

i`m looking at a 2008 goldtop, guy claims it`s a 57 custom shop guitar, but it has a 9 digit serial...sounds like a standard to me...it`s a vos finished gold top...any ideas?

Is the S/N stamped into the wood, or inked? The custom shop guitar will be ink.

Look inside the control cavity for "R7" ink stamped.

Are the pickups close to flush with the pickup rings, or do they stick out? The R7 will be flush.

The R7 neck will be FAT...one of the largest necks Gibson ever made.

You could remove the neck pickup and look inside the cavity for the longer neck tenon joint on the R7.

I'm not sure what a Standard Goldtop goes for these days, but the R7 is worth more. If he's trying to push off a Standard as an R7, he's ripping you off.

 

[Tim A]

blkdog, guaranteed it's not an R7. Just google "Gibson serial numbers" and learn how to recognize them for yourself. Also, google "Les Paul 101" for a while lotta LP info.

 

[blkdog]

adwex

i don`t have access to it..seems to be a 2000 model going by the serial number he supplied..8 digit, not 9 as i mentioned...he`s calling it a 57 custom shop made in 2008..think i`l just let it go ..

tim

i`ve been all over those references..lol..that`s why i thought i`d ask..think he`s either got his wires crossed on the 57 custom due to it`s looks or he`s trying it on..the add reads..

1957 Les Paul Goldtop VOS (2008 Model) with hard case, Serial Number: 00170427. This guitar is beautiful! Customer Care is issued through Gibson.
then provides a single photo and links to the gibson 57 customshop reissue..

 

[noise5150]

Here is my Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul VOS Plain Top - it's literally the same one used in most of the promo photos

 

[JamesD]

My 1997 Gibson Les Paul Classic...

 

[Adwex]

Whoa, that's a funky lookin' top.

 

[benjammin420]

Ben, I prefer them on. This Custom is getting a creme switch tip, and RS kit and she's done!

fair enough, shes still a beauty haha (I thought you were done buying guitars )

 

[benjammin420]

My 1997 Gibson Les Paul Classic...

is that a special edition? Ive never seen a Classic like that before

 

[JamesD]

is that a special edition? Ive never seen a Classic like that before

Nope, it was billed simply as a 'Classic'. I refinished it - it used to be transparent amber, but i think it looked more orange than anything. Maple figured this way is called Burl Maple.

Here's a 'Now and Then'...

 

[oipunkguy]

here's my little project.

 

[Tim A]

blkdog, sounds like a scam or something. R7s have R YMMM or RYMMMM serial numbers. 00170427 would also mean it's a 2000. 1st & 5th numbers.

fair enough, shes still a beauty haha (I thought you were done buying guitars )

Yeah, so did I. I just sold my Firebird. That means I'll be getting another guitar sooner or later.

 

[blkdog]

thanks tim, seems this guy has no idea of what he has, even the year is way out..i decided to let it go and i bought a near mint 73 sg standard instead...although it might be a 74...lol..very nice, has ted mccarty pups in it but comes with original pat no 2737842 pups..case is in good nick also..

 

[longfxukxnhair]

This is most of my LP's. Im missing pics of my Slash Gold Top and Snake pit and my wine red studio.

 

[TwinACStacks]

TWIN

 

[Las Palmas Norte]

A very fine selection of Gibson guitars shown here.
The only Gibson I own is very dear to my heart ... a 1955 acoustic that my dad (R.I.P.) bought new back then. It was refurbished by my uncle (his brother) a few years ago before he passed away too. So it has double the sentiment.

Cheers, Barrie.

 

[matt3310]

mine:

 

[nofearfactor]

78' Standard.

 

[Boldkharma]

Man Nice Gibson's!! These threads are always like a train wreck to me cause they remind me of all the Gibby's I have let go/lost over the years : ) I am down to 5 now but I love them!!

09 Traditional Plus, 08 Custom, 04 SG Special

02 X-plorer Pro

08 SJ-200