Was Bobby Cochran's LP a "Burst"?

[Midnight Blues]

I'm no expert, but it looks like a '60 to me. Does anyone know anything about it?

 

[S. Weiger]

It doesn't look 1960 to me. Inlays, the bridge angle, new condition etc.
But Bobby sure makes it sound like one. Amazing tone, great musician in a great band. Was it 1974-1976 Cochran was in the band? And Kay left in 1976. I think the Les Paul he plays is a sparkling brand new 1974-75 model..

 

[Midnight Blues]

It doesn't look 1960 to me. Inlays, the bridge angle, new condition etc.
But Bobby sure makes it sound like one. Amazing tone, great musician in a great band. Was it 1974-1976 Cochran was in the band? And Kay left in 1976. I think the Les Paul he plays is a sparkling brand new 1974-75 model..

Yes, that's about right when he was part of the band and yeah, absolutely amazing tone and quite the musician. I remember watching that show when it aired. If I remember right, they also played "The Pusher".

I thought it looked too new too, but it doesn't appear to be a Norlin to me either, since it doesn't have a three piece top. If it does, I can't see it. It also looks like a Tobacco sunburst, which is why I wanted (bought) one back then, albeit, mine is a Deluxe.


Thanks for the post S.W. and

 

[S. Weiger]

Yes, that's about right when he was part of the band and yeah, absolutely amazing tone and quite the musician. I remember watching that show when it aired. If I remember right, they also played "The Pusher".

I thought it looked too new too, but it doesn't appear to be a Norlin to me either, since it doesn't have a three piece top. If it does, I can't see it. It also looks like a Tobacco sunburst, which is why I wanted (bought) one back then, albeit, mine is a Deluxe.


Thanks for the post S.W. and

@ 1 sec. mark I can see what looks like a center seam, but no, I can't see evidence of 3 pcs. top either. Did Norlin's never do 2 pcs. center seam tops in the 70's I wonder?

 

[Wilko]

Big headstock.

 

[Midnight Blues]

@ 1 sec. mark I can see what looks like a center seam, but no, I can't see evidence of 3 pcs. top either. Did Norlin's never do 2 pcs. center seam tops in the 70's I wonder?

I see that too. I'm not sure when they started the three piece top? My Deluxe is a '76 and it has a three piece.


Thanks S.W. and

 

[Midnight Blues]

Big headstock.

Thanks Wilko. Do you happen to know when they started the three piece tops?

MB

 

[dwagar]

I was looking at a thread over at MLP, while 3 piece were the most common, they did make 2 piece tops during the Norlin years.

 

[S. Weiger]

I was looking at a thread over at MLP, while 3 piece were the most common, they did make 2 piece tops during the Norlin years.

yes e.g. the Heritage series and earlier "pre-historic" LP's, Leo's and GuitarTraders are obviously 2 pcs center seam, but what about the 74'-75' or early '76 years standard production?

 

[dwagar]

yes e.g. the Heritage series and earlier "pre-historic" LP's, Leo's and GuitarTraders are obviously 2 pcs center seam, but what about the 74'-75' or early '76 years standard production?

Here's a link to their discussion

https://www.mylespaul.com/threads/how-rare-are-2-piece-top-norlins.168142/

 

[S. Weiger]

Here's a link to their discussion

https://www.mylespaul.com/threads/how-rare-are-2-piece-top-norlins.168142/

Thanks, post 117 puts the question to bed.

 

[Midnight Blues]

It certainly does.

Thanks @dwagar and @S. Weiger Weiger! Whatever year it is, it's certainly a lovely LP.

to both of you!

 

[S. Weiger]

It certainly does.

Thanks @dwagar and @SWeiger! Whatever year it is, it's certainly a lovely LP.

to both of you!

Cheers! Yeah this thread actually makes me GAS'ing for one.

 

[Midnight Blues]

Cheers! Yeah this thread actually makes me GAS'ing for one.

I wouldn't mind a new one either.

 

[Bruce R]

Bobby's Les Paul appeared to have the wider binding at the neck join, wide headstock, and the Norlin-era Tobacco sunburst. He was pushing that Leslie hard, as did Michael Alsup and Kossoff in the mid-70's. Band was super tight and Bobby fit right in.

I really appreciated the fact that the bands played live on Midnight Special, but for us rock fans we had to sit through a good portion of the show before the rock acts played.

 

[c_wester]

That sounds like killer tone. The vinyl collection going to fall through the basemeant..


I love it.

 

[1allspub]

From the size of the headstock, to the cutaway shape, to the location of the neck volume knob (ie, relative to the tailpiece) that thing screams Norlin.

2pc tops weren’t unheard of (just not that common) during the Norlin era. I have a 1980 LPC with a 2pc top believe it or not (can see the centerline—see pic).


My other two Norlins are 3pc.

 

[Midnight Blues]

Bobby's Les Paul appeared to have the wider binding at the neck join, wide headstock, and the Norlin-era Tobacco sunburst. He was pushing that Leslie hard, as did Michael Alsup and Kossoff in the mid-70's. Band was super tight and Bobby fit right in.

I really appreciated the fact that the bands played live on Midnight Special, but for us rock fans we had to sit through a good portion of the show before the rock acts played.

That's very true Bruce. Of course, ratings had a lot to do with that, so they had to have a Helen Reddy, Seals and Crofts, etc., thrown-in to appeal to a wider audience and keep the ratings up. There were some great acts on that show and I always looked forward to watching it.

 

[Midnight Blues]

From the size of the headstock, to the cutaway shape, to the location of the neck volume knob (ie, relative to the tailpiece) that thing screams Norlin.

2pc tops weren’t unheard of (just not that common) during the Norlin era. I have a 1980 LPC with a 2pc top believe it or not (can see the centerline—see pic).
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My other two Norlins are 3pc.

Mine's ('76 Deluxe) a three-piecer: