Hey guys - new here. I have had quite a few LP's in the past but always sold them after a while. Recently I got myself an early 70's Custom, but as you all know accurate dating is tricky for that era. Looking at the usual indicators mine seems to be an odd one out so it's probably not 100% original (the machine heads were replaced for starters). All cherry bursts from this period that I have seen have black pup-rings and pickguards, mine has whites. Not sure about the speed knobs either. Maybe the pups were replaced as well, the covers do not have Gibson on them. But then again, maybe you guys know whether this configuration was entirely possible back then.
- The serial number is 962878
- The headstock is wide
- Small volute
- Short tenon
- Pots date to 1971, week 3
- It came with the supposedly original chainsaw case
If anyone has anything to add here, it would be highly appreciated. What is original and what not? Can you determine the exact year of production?
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- The serial number is 962878
- The headstock is wide
- Small volute
- Short tenon
- Pots date to 1971, week 3
- It came with the supposedly original chainsaw case
If anyone has anything to add here, it would be highly appreciated. What is original and what not? Can you determine the exact year of production?
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