71 LP Custom Refinish

[civman1]

I have a 71 LP Custom, and I just love the sound. The previous owner had the guitar refinished in a perloid white, with raised binding. I want to return the guitar to its original color. Gibson has told me that the 71 only came in ebony or sunburst. Can somebody confirm this? I was going to send it to the custom Shop, and have them do the work, but it would take a year or more to get it back. Everything is original, except the paint job. Can someone shed some light on the refinishing aspects of restoring this guitar?

Thanks to All

 

[FatStrat]

if gibson told you chances are it's right

 

[Bluejazz]

According to "Gibson Shipment Totals" by Larry Meiners

1971 LP Custom shipments as follows:

668 in Cherry
94 in Cherry Sunburst
2390 in Ebony

 

[electraglide]

Dude, have it shot in silverburst and you've got a goldmine.