Gibson Les Paul Deluxe ( 1969-1985 )
The gibson les paul deluxe electric guitar was originally released in 1969 , it was a renamed guitar and originated from the gibson les paul standard ( goldtop model ) . The main feature of the gibson les paul deluxe was its mini humbuckers .
The humbuckers produced a nice tite crunch and the result pleased many guitar players including pete townshend who used them in several concerts . The guitar appeared on the gibson price list in 1969 for $425 and was fairly succesful .
In 1969 the gibson lp deluxe featured 2 mini humbuckers ,maple top , mahogany body , a goldttop finish , pantograpgh logo and a 3 piece neck . During the mid seventies regular sized humbuckers were optional and few were also produced with p-90 pickups.
From 1970 to 1985 features basically stayed the same accept for minor detail changes and were produced in various beautiful colors such as cherry red sunburst , red wine , goldtop , blue sparkle in 1974,76 and 77 , red sparkle in 1975 . ( custom sparkle colors are worth more and are highly in demand by collectors ) . Discontinued in 1985
In 1978 gibson also introduced the gibson les paul pro-deluxe which featured 2 p-90 pickups , chrome hardware and were made in various colors .
In 1991 and on gibson made several other models of the deluxe such as the les paul deluxe hall of fame , and the deluxe 30th anniversary....
Vintage Guitar Price Value For 2007 :
1969 > $3700 to $4500 ( Goldtop )
1970 > $3200 to $3700 ( Goldtop )
1971 - 1975 > $2800 to $3300 ( Goldtop )
1971 - 1975 > $2000 to $2700 ( various colors )
1976 - 1985 > $2000 to $2700 ( various colors )
1978 - 1982 > $1500 to $2100 ( pro-deluxe with 2 p-90 pickups )
1969 - Avg Upward Trend Of 15% a Year since 2000
1970 - 1985 Avg Upward Trend Of 11% a Year since 2000
( in 1975 and 1977 red and blue sparkle finishes are estimated at $3900 to $4500 , they made them only in those years and are very rare , hard to find . )
If you want to buy a deluxe , on several occasions you can find used or vintage gibson les paul deluxe for sale on ebay ... However, before you bid or buy I suggest you read the descriptions carefully...
If you have any vintage gibson guitars that are posted on this site ,you are always welcome to post a review,comment or detailed features ,im sure other guitar players who visit us would love to know ... Domenic
Important Note : Due to the overwhelming amount of comments on this blog i cannot answer all the questions although id love to . You can still post questions hopefully some of our viewers can help you out ... Thank You
Important Note : Due to the overwhelming amount of comments on this blog i cannot answer all the questions although id love to . You can still post questions hopefully some of our viewers can help you out ... Thank You
GIbson Les Paul Deluxe
163 comments:
Hi,
does anybody know if all '76 Delux do have their serial number on a decal like this:
LES PAUL-DELUXE
MADE IN USA
00xxxxxx
I got an offer for one with a stamped serial like this:
MADE IN USA
00120409
Could this be a fake?
Thanks
Joe
8 digit numbers were printed in back of the peghead on all models including the les paul deluxe from 1977 to present , 1st and 5th digits should tell you the year for example : 70098587 would be a 1978.
Numbers on decal were from 1975 to 1977 . So its probably not a fake according to the info you provided.
But then it woud be made in 2000 (1st and 5th digit), not from '76 (leading 00).
Any way to distinguish between '76 and '00 ??
the 1st and 5th digits only apply to serial numbers in back of the peghead from 1977 to present.
from 1975 to 77 gibson used 8 digit #s on the decal which you can tell the year by the first 2 prefix numbers
if the first 2 serial numbers on the decal of your les paul deluxe starts with a :
99 its a 1975
00 its a 1976
06 its a 1977
Sure, but it has no decal, ther serila number is stamped 00120409 with MADE IN USA above(!) it.
it has to be a 76 because the last 3 digits is less than 500 which means your gibson les paul deluxe was made at the kalamazoo factory .
the factory closed in 84 , so if it was a 2000 model the last 3 digits would be over 500 which means it was made in nashville.
That's valuable information, THANKS!
I viewed a lot of pictures of '76 Gibson guitars today and now it becomes clear:
Seems that just the first line with the 'LES PAUL-DELUXE' is missing, second line then is 'MADE IN U.S.A.' and third line is 00120409.
Ever seen before that the first line of the decal was missing?
Cheers
Joe
My gibson les paul deluxe is a 1970-72 model, cherry sunburst, with a serial number which is hard to read on the back of the neck. Underneath the serial number is 'made in usa' it looks like its inked in. It has a deluxe truss rod cover and gibson is inlaid in the headstock but it does not say 'les paul model'. The guy I bought it off said that it had been refinished. Are there deluxes that dont say les paul on the headstock? Any help appreciated.
John
according to my knowledge all les paul deluxe guitars had the les paul model on the peghead,
especially during the early 70s, Ive seen some later models without the deluxe on truss cover but ive never seen one without the les paul model.
Does anybody knows if it's true that some models featured a mini-humbucker on the kneck and a Dimarzio Humbucker on the bridge?. I will really appreciate your help on this. Tanx.
yes they made a deluxe model 1999 to 2002 called "the gibson les paul deluxe limited edition " with mini humbuckers.
worth about $1300 to $1500 according to the price guide .
I was talking about a '76 model. This guy that is selling the guitar, says that a few deluxe models came with this factory configuration.
I know that during the 70s gibson offered regular humbuckers ( optional ) instead of mini humbuckers ,
but i never heard of factory made les paul deluxe guitars with the pickup configuration you gave me .
This does not mean that these guitars didnt exist, theres no mention of these guitars in the books that i have read...
Thanx for your help dude. I think that probably the original buyer ask for the humbucker.
If you wish I can send you a picture of it. Just let me know.
Because of the optional pickups on the les paul deluxe guitars during those years ,
many guitar players modified these guitars ,
Lots of gibson soapbar p90 pickups were replaced with dimarzio humbuckers.
Im sure it sounds great , but if you want to know if its an original factory made model ,
Your best bet is to call gibson direct ,they have a toll free number on their web site .
If they are not sure ,or they cannot provide you with a concrete answer themselves ,
strong chances are that the guitar pickups were replaced or modified.
From my experience ive never seen a deluxe "factory made guitar" with those pick up specifications.
Thanx again for your help.
I will try to contact gibson people to ask for more information.
Hi, I have a black Leas Paul Special USA (deluxe) and it looks very old.. The serial is 01542571. Anyone knows which year?
Erik
if that serial number is on the decal your les paul deluxe is 75-76- or a 77
Just found this blog...
Advise for dating the guitar...SN's fm the '70s are often inconsistent. I have a LP Deluxe with SN 101882 (no leading zeros), which I had always thought was a '71. Checked the pots and they dated as '73.
Am passing same advice: check the pots.
I have a les paul deluxe - the serial number is 927061. I believe this means its from the period 1970 - 1972. Is there any way via the number for me to know the exact year it's from?
describe your knobs on your gibson deluxe and is there a serial number on them ?
I bought my gibson lespaul deluxe goldtop from a guy 30 years ago. I think it's a 1969 model but I'm not sure because I never found the serial number 905648 in the serial number lists I've looked in. The serial number is impressed in the wood and there's no MADE IN USA printing. Why I can't find it? Am I right about the model year?
Thanks,
Daniel
many les paul deluxe guitars from 1961 to 1970 had no made in the usa in back of the headstock ,
all 6 digit serial # in the 900000's were manufactured between 1968 to 1972.
however you can find out the exact year by the parts and features of your guitar .
for example : a volute was added to the back of the neck behind the nut in 1970 .
1960's, Gibson used Kluson tuners. In 1969, Gibson starting using tuners with the name "Gibson Deluxe" on them .
what is the correct bridge and tailpiece for a 74 deluxe ?
tune o matic bridge and stop tailpiece
So I suppose it's a 69 since there's not volute and I got the gibson deluxe tuners.
Thanks,
i prefer seeing the guitar before confirming but according to the info you provided its a 69 gibson deluxe
Man I'm confused . I have a nice LPDeluxe with serial number 176167 on back of peghead. It also has little plastic trims around the pickups (goof bands?)Its a nice Red sunburst colour what year is this ?
thats weird because all serial numbers on solidbody guitars from 174223 to 176643 were manufactured in 1964 or 1965
but they didnt make any gibson deluxe guitars in 1964-65
is there a "made in the usa" stamped in the back of the peghead ?
When did you buy it ? whats the history ? some more details would be nice .
It was bought around '75 from a reputable guitar shop in Adelaide South Aust , no reason to not believe its the genuine thing but it has been suggested that it was a very early one and the goof strips are there to hide the fact that it was routed for normal humbuckers , . I forgot to add that it has "Made in USA on the back"
all gibson deluxe guitars with 6 digit serial numbers from 100000 to 199999 and "made in the usa" stamped in back of the peghead are early seventy guitars 70-72
should have the "USA" below the "MADE IN"
in 1975 gibson started adding 8 digit serial numbers
Hi - we are trying to find out what year our guitar is - Les Paul Deluxe with large humbuckers - natural maple finish - six digit serial number that starts with 89xxxx - stamped "made in USA" - we think it is between 1969 and 1973...
all gibson les paul deluxe guitars with made in the usa stamped in back of the peghead with 6 digit serial numbers were made between 1970 and 1975
if your serial number starts with an 89 im pretty sure its a 73 to 75 model .
Hi,
I own a 1969 Gold Top Deluxe, serial #845715. It has a one piece body, three piece neck and mini humbuckers. The pots are dated 69'. I'm wondering if this guitar might have actually been equipped with P-90's because the paint has been chipped away around the pickup routes. Should this guitar have come with booboo rings to cover up the chips? There are no signs of the rings ever being there (no nail holes). Just wondering if it started out as a 68' Standard reissue and fininshed as a 69' Deluxe. Would this have been something Gibson did back then to get a new model started? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
The serial number states that it was made in 1969 which was the final generation of the les paul standard , in mid 1969 the les paul standard became the les paul deluxe .
so its possible that you have a guitar that was made during the transition period wheras gibson could have used excess parts from their les standard guitars ( very common during those years ) .
Early 69 deluxe guitars had "made in USA" Beneath the serial number and a "volute" on the back of the neck in the nut area and 3 piece pancake bodies .
Later 69 deluxe models had 4 piece pancake bodies and pantograph logos .
Yes , there are many 69 deluxe guitars that had p-90 pickups , chances are that your guitar was equipped with p-90s .
I also want to mention that in 1968 there was no made in the usa below the serial number .
Would of helped more if i could of seen a picture of your guitar .... domenic
How does it Sound ?
Are you selling it ?
HI
I recently accepted as partial payment for a '74 precision bass what at the time seemed to me as a strange Les Paul (I had never seen a sunburst tone like that). Later I was told it's a Les Paul Deluxe, but cannot determine the date because it was refinished and I suppose the serial nr (as well the made in USA) was somehow "deleted" in the process.
I've sent it to a very good Luthier for a refret and he doesn't think the refinish had anything to do with the disappearance of the serial Nr and "MAde in USa".
I would appreciate any help in determinig this Lp's date of manufacture. What I know is the following:
- It has a 3 piece neck
- It has "Les Paul Model" on the front of the headstock
- It has standard humbuckers (Dimarzio) but the cavity was (roughly) rerouted for their size. There is a sticker on the back of each pickups - One says "LP Deluxe Hals Pickup", and the other "LP Bridge pickup"
- It has a volute on the back of the nut
- The tuners were Kluson-style but not original. No visible brand whatsoever.
- The Pot knobs it came with recall some amplifier knobs (like fender), sort of a tall hat (like witches use :)). I think I may have seen similar knobs in an old SG.
- I saw one of the Pots and it reads 137722 / 70-034
I tried Gibson support an they answered the following: "Based on those pictures, it appears that this model has been modified in a few ways, and it’s hard to tell from pictures, but it also appears to have been refinished. However, it should have a serial number. There was a time in the 1970s (from 1975-77) in which some serial numbers were on a decal on the headstock. If this model were refinished, the serial number could have been taken off during this process. Because there is no serial number and the guitar has been modified, it’s too difficult to put a date on the guitar."
Well, any suggestions are welcome... If there is anyone who would like to see some photos of it, please mail me to fernandoguerraepaz@gmail.com and I'll be glad to send them the ones I have.
Thank you very much
Fernando Paz - Portugal
thank you for posting ... can you send some pictures to domenic@videotron.ca ... thanx
If it has a volute it was definitly made in the seventies , Volute added to back of neck behind the nut started in 1970
without pictures , serial numbers and without original parts its almost impossible to tell you the exact year.
Ok, pics sent! Thank you.
Fernando Paz
hi fernando ,
the guitar is very difficult to date , it is totatlly refinished and most parts have been changed ,
my opinion, the guitar dates early 70s because of the knobs ( if original ) , your guitar has amp knobs which were only used by gibson from 1966 to mid seventies .
and volute necks were only added in 1970 .
Hi
The pot code 137722 indicates it was made by CTS (137), on the 22nd week of some year ending in "7".. but the pots may not be original. In fact, the luthier I sent it to mentioned that they probably weren't.
More: I was told at the Guitarscanada forum by one of the members that 6-digit pot codes were used until 1960, after which they were replaced by 7 digit codes. So the "7" on my guitar's pot code would mean the pot had been manufactured in 47 or 57, while the guitar is a 70's guitar if not more recent.
As to the knobs, I found out they are Les Paul Custom knobs, thus not original to this guitar...
I'll ask the luthier to check out the body construction (pancake or not - apparently Gibson restarted making deluxes with one piece bodies in 1977) and what type of wood was used for the neck (it seems maple necks were only introduced in 1975). When the guitar returns home I'll try to take some pictures of the cavities too.
Thank you very much!
Fernando
Ok, so finally the quest ends!
I asked the luthier I sent it to to take a close look and find out if the body is pancake or not, as well as the wood used on the neck.
He said that the neck is made of 3 piece maple and the body is "pancake".
If maple necks were introduced in 1975 and the pancake body was dropped in 1977, the guitar must have been manufactured during this period. That also explains the fact that it has no Serial Nr (decal)...
Thank you all for your help!
great point , it actually crossed my mind about the pancake body .....
Hi,
I have a deluxe with made i usa stamp on back of head. Serial number is pretty faded out but it seems to be 055634.
Any idea of when this guitar is dated??
Thanks in advance.
kasper
all les paul deluxe stamped " made in the usa " in back of the headstock with 6 digit serial numbers starting with 0 were made in 1973 ...
What year is a LP deluxe ser# 1000000 How does one tell whether it is a 1970 or 1974 (Made in the USA is also stamped). What is the devaluation due to repaired cracked neck (at the top) and other "lumber" problems?
are you sure thats the serial number ? i don't recall gibson ever making serial numbers with 7 digits ....
below are the serial numbers for early 70's les paul deluxe models : some 74-75 models had a letter before the 6 digits
000000's 1973
100000's 1970-1973
200000's 1973-1975
300000's 1974-1975
400000's 1974-1975
500000's 1974-1975
600000's 1970-1972
700000's 1970-1972
800000's 1973-1975
900000's 1970-1972
I HAVE A GOLD TOP LES PAUL PRO. THE SERIAL# IS 523477 WITH MADE IN THE USA UNDER IT. ON THE FRONT IT HAS GIBSON. BELOW THAT IT HAS LES PAUL MODEL AND PRO ON THE TRUSS CAP. DO YOU KNOW WHAT YEAR THIS IS? I BOUGHT IT THROUGH GUITAR SHOWCASE IN SAN JOSE CAL. AND THEY SAID IT WAS A 1975.
They are right its a 74-75 model .
Hi I just bought a gibson, it doesn't have any inlay under the name gibson on the peghead and it doesn't say les paul, stamped into the back of the peghead it says made in USA and the S/N is 90256577...any ideas about what I have and what year?? Thanks alot shawn
Hi I forgot to add on the above post that my guitar is an electric solid body, all black, the gold tuner boxes say 'gibson deluxe' (but the tuners are plastic) and it has a gold 'can' pickup near the neck in addition to a diagonal humbucker near the bridge, the bridge is gold, the plate where the cable connects is gold, . Not only that but it only has 2 knobs, not 4. According to another earlier post, going by the serial # on the peghead, it looks like this was made in '96, (my S/N is 90256577). So is my guitar a Les Paul deluxe, or just a gibson deluxe, or what is this beast??? Thanks alot for any input... shawn
i don't think its any of the two you mentioned , gibson les paul deluxe guitars were discontinued in 1985 .
the company reissued the les paul deluxe in 1999 ( 30th anniversary ), plus i never heard or seen a deluxe with a diagonal humbucker near the bridge ..... im not sure but i think your guitar is a gibson epiphone model .. i would have to see it ...
let me know where to email or post my photos, I would be happy to send you some pix. and very grateful for any info!!
shawn
Hi,
I have a Goldtop that was sold to me back in the early 80's as a 68. The serial number is 914996, no Made in the USA, no volute, Gibson logo is missing the "i", neck is one piece and the body is a 3 layer pancake with the top being the thin piece. It is a Deluxe, the P90's were removed and humbucker were put in before i bought it. Trying to figure out if this was in fact a 68 since the parts don't add up ( neck 69, body late 69 or early 70, serial number 68).
Thanks
Gabriel
Hi shawn , you can send the pictures here ... domenic@videotron.ca
GOLDTOP DELUXE ...
are you sure its a gibson deluxe ? looks more like a late 68 les paul standard to me .
If not , your guitar was probably made with some les paul standard parts during the transition period in 1968-69 when les paul standard guitars were renamed les paul deluxe .
Domenic,
Hi shawn here, I was wondering if you saw my pictures, any idea of what I bought with my hard-earned money?? I'm wondering whether to keep it or take it back to the music store and throw a fit..
hi shawn saw the pics , its definitely not a deluxe , theres supposed to be the name "deluxe" on the truss rod cover and "les paul" on the peghead under the gibson logo , its a total different guitar .
If the music store told you that it was a gibson deluxe , bring it back because its not ... its not made in china , but i can tell by the pictures that the guitar was tampered with ,,, also depends how much you paid for it ...
Domenic,
I guess the next Q is, is it even a gibson?? You think it's a frankenstein that was thrown together or something like that?? thanks again
hi shawn , if your in it to make money id trade it in for something else , the guitar looks like a low end student model guitar with gibson parts ... not to discourage you but it looks like a cheap immitation of a deluxe
Hey Shawn,
I have a Gibson LP Delux with sn#752878. My father gave it to me over 25 years ago. From reading the posts, I am guessing it is a 70'-72' model. The top of the guitar has a clear finish. Someone must have refinished it. The original tuning pegs have been changed out to Grover pegs. Assuming the guitar is in good condition, can you estimate the value of this guitar having been altered a bit. Everything else is original.
Thanks...Brian
Sorry, I'm new to the site...the above post is for Domenic...not Shawn.
Hi,
I'm new to all of this, But I really need some advice.
I've just purchased an Epiphone Les Paul with the serial number 167212 it is a label no made in the usa on the guitar at all. But there is a label that says limited edition on the back also.
It is a blue sparkle color. I have checked everywhere, but have had no luck finding an epiphone that is the same. I have seen on ebay another blue sparkle epiphone les paul but it is not the same at all. Mine looks exactly like a gibson blue sparkle top that I'd seen on another site. http://www.davesguitar.com/collection.html
I know the guitar is old, as I bought it from a friend of mine who's grandmother owned it, but no one remembers when she bought it,, it has just been stored for quite some years.
If anyone has any info please let me know.
Thanks,
Sherry
hi brian , i can not give you an estimate value on your guitar without seeing it , if the guitar is refinished there are many factors that can determine the price ..... domenic
hi sherry , do you have a picture ? epiphone serial numbers are not reliable ... they also made epiphone blue sparkle limited edition guitars in 2001 ... if its not this model it could be an epihone from the 60's which is worth more ...
i have a goldtop deluxe, def. 71 or 72.a vintage guitar shop checked it out said it was a 1971.However the minihumbuckers have gibson embossed on them which I was told is rare.is that true? Someonesaid they only came on 1972.is that true?
hi brian ,
.... i took a look at your guitar and to my surprise its actually a beautiful guitar ,
Are you sure its been refinished ? because gibson made deluxe guitars in natural finishes from 1971 to 1975 ... your serial # indicates thats it was made in 1972 ... from the pictures you gave me the pegs were replaced ... i cant really tell 100% from the pics , but i don't think your guitar has been refinished and if it is , let me tell you the guy who worked on it did a hell of a good job ...
these les paul deluxe guitars are valued at $1800 to $2000 ( mint all original ) , you can easily sell yours for $1500 to $1800 ...
they are not worth as much as the deluxe goldtops but they are still quite valuable ..... domenic .
Mini Humbuckers ,
gibson embossed pick ups were introduced on several models in 1969 , and were slowly added to other models during the early seventies . i wouldn't say rare , more like uncommon .
Hi, my friend have a Les Paul Deluxe that lokks pretty old. Its a Cherryburst with the serial number 757628. Can u tell me what year is it? i'm guessing something between 1970-72, is that right?
HI ANDRE ,
if the guitar has "made in the usa" below the serial number it was made in 1972, if it does not have "made in the usa" below the serial number , the les paul deluxe was made in 1969 ...
Hi,
i just got an 1982 GoldTop and i love it.
It has an ebony fretboard so the question is: is it a rare thing to see ebony on a DLX ?
Most i seen so far all have rosewood.
Thank you all for your answers.
no , its not rare .. just a different feature on the guitar ... you have a great guitar , i had an eighties deluxe goldtop regret selling it ... mark
thanks mark.
It really sound great and plays very well.
Hi,
I have a wine red Les Paul Deluxe that has the numbers stamped on the back:
656417
made in USA
Any idea what year it is?
your guitar was made in the early seventies 1970-72
I have what was called a 1975 LP standard; I bought it in 1992:
It is a dark tobacco sunburst, very heavy mahogany, Serial number 688796 stamped in back , below is Made in USA stamped, then the volute. looks like a 3 piece neck but hard to tell since the wood all blends in. has 2 double coil black humbuckers (Dimarzio?)(no evidence of routing), pearl trapezoid inlays, rosewood fboard, look like gold LP Custom knobs. The body has a very thin single "stripe" /sandwich layer separating the mahogany body from the top. It has the classic Gibson name, the Les Paul signature but the truss rod cover is un labelled;
Always thought it was a standard but maybe some transition guitar.
help confirming vintage and identity please!
iain
1975 LP standard
do you have a picture online of your guitar ?
Hi, I have a Les Paul Deluxe, Goldtop, that I purchased new sometime in 73 or 74. The serial number is 173027, stamped and says "made in USA" and it has a pancake body. In the serial number info that I can find on the internet, this series of numbers where used from 1970 - 1975. Since it was purchased in 73 or 74, that eliminates 75. I wrote Gibson an e-mail explaining what I just wrote, and they said to look at the numbers on the pots. I took the cover off but the only number on the pots that I could see was what I think is a part number, 70028. Is there anyway other way to tell exactly when this guitar was built? Thanks, Don
it has to be a 1972,73,74 because i know pot part number "70020" is a 1971 ...
wondering if anyone can tell me about a 1963 Gibson Deluxe. It has the serial number 139300. Thank you
i don't think its a deluxe , les paul deluxe guitars were introduced in 1969 .
1963 Gibson Deluxe
your guitar was made in the early seventies according to your serial number .
I recently found a Deluxe Tobaccoburst in a pawn shoppe but there is one problem, there is no serial number on the back of the headstock, no sticker, no stamp, nothing at all. Its pretty beat up &&& the nut seems to be peeling off the neck; also it has two p90 with double coils...Dimarzios maybe?
Hi
I have a Gold Top Deluxe with sn 751896 pot nr 1377142 , 70-027 Is this a 1971 or 72?
hello,
i have a gibson les paul deluxe pro from 1979, it's a cherry burst almost in mint condition i'm just curious to know the value, are deluxe pro's more valuable then deluxe?
Deluxe Tobaccoburst
All les paul deluxe have serial numbers , if theres no serial number i wouldn't touch it if i were you ... can be two things , the neck has been changed or it could of been refinished ...
Gold Top Deluxe > it was made in 1971 according to your numbers ...
gibson les paul deluxe pro from 1979 ...
Its listed at $1700 to $2000 according to 2 price guides ... They are a little less valuable due to their short history ,,, more or less the same quality . the pro deluxe guitars had 2 p90 pickups and were fitted with chrome plated hardware , they also have " PRO " engraved in the truss rod .
Hi,
I have a gold top les paul deluxe left-handed that appears to be a 1970-72 from reading these posts. Can anyone confirm that or find the exact year and perhaps give an estimate of what its worth. Cause rats!!! Im not left-handed :(
627017
practically mint and all original
the serial number indicates that it was made early seventies 70-72 ... its valued a $2800 to $3500 .
Hi, my Les Paul Custom has no made in USA but it has a volute. The music store had it advertised as a '69. What's up with that? 919008
Could this Custom be a crossover '69-'70? Hopefully on the '69 side!!!
your serial number indicates that it was made in 1968 . serial # from 910000 to 999999 with no made in the usa were made in 1968 .
Hi,
I have a 71 LP Gold Top which has been modified to replace the mini humbuckers. I want to re-install the mini humbuckers but also need the additonal pickup ring that was put on these guitars. Any idea where i can get the mini humbucker, its pickup ring and the additional ring that was installed on some early 70s LPs
I have a LP de Luxe serial n°175 926
Anyone knows which year?
tanks enrico
Howdy,
I am looking for a 1975 LP Deluxe. That was my birth year and I would like an LP from that time. I was curious what the availablity is on these guitars. Meaning, can I afford to look around, or do I need to jump on one the minute I find it. I want it to be Wine Red, all original, and in reasonably good cosmetic condition. As for the pickups...I don't really care.
Thanks for any insight you might have regarding the availability of these.
71 LP Gold Top ...
take a look on ebay once and while , very hard oparts to find .
I have a LP de Luxe serial n°175 926 ...
if it has MADE IN U.S.A. stamped below the serial number its an early seventies ...70-72
I am looking for a 1975 LP Deluxe ...
take a peek on ebay once and a while ...
vintage gibson les paul guitars are getting harder to find as the years go by ... most people who have them keep them . if you find a les paul deluxe from the 70's at a good deal i suggest you jump on it .
hi,
i've found a left handed les paul deluxe from 76, all original, very good condition - they're asking $3500 and I can't talk them down from that... this seems a lot higher than the guide price - is this because of a premium for left handed, or is this a bad deal and i should keep looking?
any thoughts on this this really appreciated, thanks
the price is fair , not the best deal but not bad either ... vintage left handed guitars always sell for more ( harder to find ) .... if your left handed and its in excellent condition and all original , go for it ... these guitars don"t lose value .
Can anyone help me? I have a 1969 Goldtop Deluxe, no made in usa, no volute, etc. In the cavity where the volume and tone pots are, a B in a circle is stamped on the underside of the Gold top. What does this mean?? I have seen it on other Les Pauls but don't understand it's significance.
Thanks, Tony
i have a les paul deluxe, mini humbuckers, black with cream trim, no volute on neck, original grover chrome tuners, serial number stamped on back of headstock # 886680 and no 'made in usa' stamp. vintage guitars info website shows this serial number as 1967, guitar dater project website dates it as 1968 kalamazo. gibson says the deluxe model debuted in 1969, and black ones aren't listed until 70's. the pots have so much surface corrosion it's not possible to make out any numbers. the capacitors are cylinderical black with red numbers and are huge. any ideas on the nature of this one?
It cant be a 67 or 68 because started making les paul deluxe guitars in 1969 ...
Hi there,- Copenhagen, Denmark.
I have a nice LP deluxe cherry sunburst and I have a few questions about it. The serial is 206112, but what year is that ? (pancake body)Further more it has pickuprings/cheater rings, but are they original. Some guy told me on the web that some deluxe models where factory fitted with those rings around the mini humbuckers. It that true ??
They look though very genuine.
Hope soneone can help.
Hi there,
Does anyone know if an EMG P90 will fit in the mini-humbucker cavity on an LP Deluxe? Pickup dimemsions are 3.36" x 1.365" and I'm at work and can't measure the cavity.
Thanks!
Scott
I have Les Paul Deluxe Goldtop.
The serial number is as follows:
2
503177
The 2 is stamped above the 503177, also "Made In USA" stamped below serial number.
I have been told in the past that the 2 means that this is a factory re--issue. Any truth to that?
Any idea on the year?
Thanks
I bought a Les Paul Cherry Sunburst Deluxe in the very early 70s second hand. Serial 620044 Made in USA on the headstock, it has the smaller pickups and cream coloured flat plastic pickup surrounds as well. Never seen any other like since. I was told it was a '69 when they first tried out the smaller pickups. Any help on dating it?
Hi - I think I have an early 69 with a lot of '68 in it which makes me believe it was some sort of experimental or transitional guitar made in Jan or Feb of 69. The frets are wide, it's sunburst in color and serial number points to ‘69
68 characteristics:
6-digit serial number starting with 533XXX with NO “Made in USA” stamped on the back of the neck
One-piece mahogany neck with NO vulute
No “Volume” or “Tone” printed on the knobs
“Les Paul Model printed on a fairly narrow headstock
Pronounced dot on “i” in “Gibson”
No “pancake” body – solid mahogany right up to the maple top
Binding covers all of maple in cutaway – no maple stained with mahogany finish
Sprague “Black Beauty” capacitors
Can anyone help me?
It sure sounds like a transitional guitar , however many vintage gibson guitars especially during the 50's and 60's had parts from the previous year ... its not as rare as many people think it is .
Les Paul Cherry Sunburst Deluxe
brian your guitar was made in 1971-72 according to your serial number .
Hi, I have the opportunity to purchase a Les Paul Deluxe Gold Top 1971 (I guess) .
The serial number is 957495. Everything on it is stock except the tuners & the bridge. There’s a lot of small cracks on the finish. Not on the wood but only the paint (on the top, the back & the neck of the guitar, almost everywhere). The neck is big & straight.
Are you able to confirm to me the exact year, the approximative value of that guitar ( I probably can buy it for 2500$ Canadian).
Also, could you tell me what would be the value of that guitar if everything was original on it.
I can find tuners & bridge on Ebay for this guitar (it’s wrote early 70s). If I buy it, can I say that guitar would become original?
My last question is: Is there a serial number on tuners & bridge to be sure that is the same year of the guitar?
Thank you very much for your help…
*** Excuse my bad english....
ok , I have a 1970-74 les paul custom tobacco sunburst-fretless wonder-pot "s are 1377401, and the other is 70-028. any idea of the exact year?
i have a deluxe goldtop, mini-humbuckers with gibson stamped on them serial #727289 made in usa stamp. where it has the les paul model logo the "L" in model is on an angle is this a common flaw and what year is this guitar and approx. value?
I have a 1973 I believe Les Paul. It has a Deluxe truss rod cover, but am wondering if it's been changed. It has serial #891839 stamped on the headstock with Made in U.S.A. stamped below it on 2 lines. However it has two large Humbuckers in it. I got it in 73,maybe 74, second hand with no info. I can't imagine someone buying a new L.P. and immediatly routing the P.U. holes to install larger ones. It Has a Blond finish. Can anyone tell me if this is actually a Deluxe or not. Any insight would be helpful. Thanks in advance
Jesse,
700000 series Les Pauls WITH Made in the U.S.A. under it were made from 70-72. The value totally depends on the condition and how original it is. Oh yeah on my 73-74 the l in model is straight.
Hi.I have gibson les paul deluxe,tobacco sunburst,mint shape,the number on the back is
00134436,any idea what year it is,and what it is worth,thanks
Hi all - A little help would be most appreciated from anyone.
I've been looking for a 70's Les Paul Standard (can't afford a 50's or 60's but figure these are close in sound and somewhat affordable) but found one that is a '75 Deluxe with 3 piece neck, sandwich body, says Standard on the truss rod cover, and has full sized humbuckers.
A few questions:
Is this essentially the same as a Standard, or what is the difference? i have heard the Deluxes have a routed body?? What is that?
Is the 3 piece neck as good compared to a one piece?
What is a sandwich or pancake body? Same value, same sound, etc? Are they also lighter (a good thing I suppose?)
It looks in fair shape, original case, not played in 20 years, buckle rash, but otherwise OK. Ballpark fair price?? Serial number 99218903. Thank you! - bob
I have a chance to pick-up a Les Paul Deluxe but the serial number does not fall into the groups. I think it may be a 69 or 70 because the Made In USA is NOT under the ser# which is 398860. What do you think???