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    Trying to identify guitar model

    In 1994, Gibson’s serial numbers started with “94” - some anniversary or other, iirc.
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    Billy Gibbons about his Moderne

    I first saw this in Tom Wheeler’s then-new book “American Guitars” (1982?). I don’t believe it is real for a second. Exhibit A would be the cumbersome, ambitiously screwed pickguard. You’d have to dismantle the entire guitar to access pots and wiring.
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    No joy. Time to let it all go.

    Al, Painful to read. I‘m so sorry that this is what you’re going through. The strength and vulnerability you show in the face of adversity is something I could only hope to match, should I ever find myself in a situation like yours. You are, as always, an inspiration in your unflinching...
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    LP Just Sold At Auction

    Ouch!
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    Craig Chaquico's quest to get his stolen '59 Gibson Sunburst Les Paul guitar back

    It’s completely resolved, as far as the conflict documented in this thread is concerned. In the end, I held a clear title to the guitar, as agreed to and signed off on by all parties in the presence of a federal judge, in early 2017. It’s over.
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    My list of known original '58 through '63 korina Explorer serial numbers

    Matte, Do you know if the 9-1995 serial number is original to the guitar or an addition at the time of the reneck?
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    Craig Chaquico's quest to get his stolen '59 Gibson Sunburst Les Paul guitar back

    Thank you. I won’t lie - it’s still painful, and I still miss the guitar… but I did fully love playing it while I owned it. It was a life goal to own a flamey, faded burst, and I got to do so for more than a decade. I feel very lucky in that respect. The whole ordeal took a toll on my wife...
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    Where's Tom Wittrock ?

    Good to hear.
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    Wilko Johnson

    RIP, Mr Johnson.
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    Matching Serial Numbers on 1960 Les Paul Standard

    I don’t believe anyone here has suggested that it’s a factory re-neck.
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    What is the Story Behind Johnny Winter’s White Firebird?

    The first Firebird I ever laid hands on was a white ‘63-65 Firebird VII with heavy checking.
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    Real or?

    Nope.
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    NGD: 1979 Natural Flying V

    Wow, that’s clean! 🤘
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    My list of known original '58 through '63 korina Explorer serial numbers

    Strokes for folks. There has to be a line, but we don’t all draw it in the same spot. The way I think of it, a burst body with a new neck made to specs is a burst, albeit with issues. A burst neck with a new body is no longer a burst, imo. I’m cool with this one, and kinda wish I’d had the coin...
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    My list of known original '58 through '63 korina Explorer serial numbers

    That’s a prudent policy - one that I usually also subscribe to. I’m pretty sure, however, that I first saw this pic on his website, albeit years ago.
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