URGENT: need info on Ibanez Les Paul Copy

[six-strung]

I am planning to buy an Ibanez Les paul custom copy. The guitar was made in 1977.

-All the parts are claimed to be original but how to I check?
-What is the worth of these guitars?
-Is there a difference between the pre/post lawsuit guitars?

thx,
guys


btw: this is my first post!!

[six-strung]

come on guys, really need your help with this. The purchase is tmr.

The only info i can find is on the price which varies too much $100-500USD

[chasenblues]

Google is your friend......

[mrpesca]

How much is it? Is it the "Artist" series? Gold hardware? A little more info or a picture would help. They're good guitars. I bought one new in 77, wish I still had it. i've seen them in my local overpriced shop for 1100 to 1400 bucks.

[lpaxeman]

Does the headstock read "Ibanez" or is it just blank?
Ibanez didn't stamp a name brand on many of their lawsuit era Les Paul guitars.

[uOpt]

You are missing both photos and model number.

Maybe see a psychic?

[zep]

i just bought one today, mines from 75/76 it has a importers brand on the headstock called emperador.
i traded some other guitars for it, it's a really nice guitar, good action and finish and he sound is ok, like epiphone.
it has mahogany body too, i really like it more than any oher guitar i've had.
and oh it's supposed to be all original too, i belive it is, it looks like it.

i did'n answer the questions but i just wanted to tell you i's a nice guitar.

[SoundwaveLP]

We could be alot more helpful if you could give us the serial number or post a picture or two. As cools as we guitarists are, there's a reason we haven't won the lottery.