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Excellent job on the restoration and documentation. I can't tell from the photo if the output jack plate is laminated on this one, it should be. Would have been a good candidate to do in see thru cherry.
Since it has the small guard I would think that it was earlier than 67. The work done certainly looks professional. The engraved number may be a driver's license number. The Michigan DMV maybe able to look that up for you. I'd like to see it redone back in Polaris White with new tuners and a...
Put an ad up on the Seattle Craig's List page with photos of the guitar. I have no idea what a H157 is and I've been to the Heritage factory. Call the music stores in town, mom and pop as well as big box retailers. Somebody has to know the guy you sold it to. What type of music does he play...
Agree with Flogger, replaced fret board or blocks added. No back binding on the body or split diamond on the head stock. Nickel or chrome hardware (yes some Customs came that way, but the vast majority did not). Single ply pick guard and cream plastic are features for a Standard.
If you get a 52/53 with the trap tail piece you might want to consider getting one of the new replacement tail pieces. Get the best one you can and I think you'll be happy.
I bought my Les Paul Deluxe in 76. It also doesn't have the LP logo on the headstock. About a year ago I gave it the black light test and sure enough the neck has been replaced. I paid $310 and another $10 for a black and gold Gibson case. When it was sold to me it was called a demonstrator or...