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B stamp in control cavity

delleo

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Anyone know what the B in a circle stamped in the control cavity of a 69 Les Paul goldtop stands for?
 

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S. Weiger

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When Gibson started reissue the les Paul model in 1968, they realized they were not as good as the originals from the 50's. Hence the "B". 😄
No Honestly, I haven't got a clue..
 

Strings Jr.

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Probably the grade level of the top, which is determined before finishing.
A "B" grade top might have small knots, mineral streaks, or some other imperfection that would deem it unsuitable for a transparent finish such as CSB or natural. Therefore it would get finished in a solid, non-transparent finish like gold or ebony.
 

renderit

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It because of Joey "Two Fingers" Camporalno who works in final packaging.

He is very
Italian.

When he finds one he likes the sound of he stamps them "B" for "Bene!".
 

guitplayer

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The "B" in a circle have both blue (earliest) ink to black ink.
Customs from 1969 do not have it. But their cavities are painted.
I have seen the B in some early SG`s from 69-70.
Late 69 CC .
 

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Grog

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My ‘69 Deluxe sports the stamp also…….

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guitplayer

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This my early early 69 "B". B is slightly different. Blue ink
 

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guitplayer

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Forgot to mention there was also a "A" in a square.....1975-76
 

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