1968 and 1969 LP Owners, Ledger. Need assistance.

moonweasel · 10-25-2011, 10:33 AM

I heard in another thread that Gibson is no longer sending out pictures of the shipping ledger. So, I was thinking about trying to put together as many of the pages as I can for the new version of my site to share.

If anyone would like to send me a jpg of theirs, I would appreciate it. You don't need to specify which serial is yours if you like to keep that private. Thanks!

Email to moon weasel @ h ot ma i l .com (without the spaces of course.)

Thank you, thank you, and thanks again.

tag2 · 10-25-2011, 01:01 PM

I hope this is temporary on Gibson's part.

Did you grab the two ledger scans on this page? Quick reply needed- 1969 GT value

I have one of the original scans if you need it.

moonweasel · 10-25-2011, 01:32 PM

Tag,

Thanks, yeah I grabbed them already. Over the years I have collected quite a few. Thanks again.

Alvinfan · 10-25-2011, 01:37 PM

Hi Moon !
GREAT initiative to try and collect these ledgers !!
Here is the page I got from Gibson to verify my crown headstock 1968 gold top ser # 985820

moonweasel · 10-25-2011, 03:28 PM

Thanks buddy!

LPPILOT · 10-25-2011, 03:48 PM

LPPILOT · 10-25-2011, 03:48 PM

Like me,

the original ledgers are getting very old now. I suspect , Gibson is planning on storing them soon. Gibson should have them copied and use the photocopies for helping customers and the originals should be put away in fireproof vault for safe keeping.. There comes a point that handling these documents day in and out might wear them out soon or they might accidently disappear like the 50's records.

moonweasel · 10-26-2011, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LPPILOT

Like me,

the original ledgers are getting very old now. I suspect , Gibson is planning on storing them soon. Gibson should have them copied and use the photocopies for helping customers and the originals should be put away in fireproof vault for safe keeping.. There comes a point that handling these documents day in and out might wear them out soon or they might accidently disappear like the 50's records.

That latter scenario scares the crap out of me. I really hope they just hire a lacky to transfer it to a spreadsheet.

Mick51 · 10-26-2011, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LPPILOT

Like me,

the original ledgers are getting very old now. I suspect , Gibson is planning on storing them soon. Gibson should have them copied and use the photocopies for helping customers and the originals should be put away in fireproof vault for safe keeping.. There comes a point that handling these documents day in and out might wear them out soon or they might accidently disappear like the 50's records.

Why not just scan them? The scanned pages can be easily indexed for starting and ending serial numbers. And you could still wind up with a copy of the ledger page to tuck away with your Lester.

tag2 · 10-26-2011, 01:42 PM

Gibson has been turning down requests for ledger copies lately.

If somebody knew the right person(s) there, maybe they would allow somebody to scan or copy the ledgers. They could then be made available for search on the internet and they wouldn't get bothered every single day for shipping date info.

Actinic · 10-26-2011, 07:03 PM

What is the story behind the jumps in the serial numbers, like 985796? Have these ever shown up on real or fake guitars?

tag2 · 11-29-2011, 09:35 AM

I found another scan and sent it your way.

Thank you for your website and doing this to help preserve an important part of Gibson's history!

Lowdown · 11-30-2011, 06:49 AM

Kudos to you,moonweasel,for doing this.
I think it's invaluable that this is done for future wood-hounds such as us.

Best of luck

Big Red · 11-30-2011, 01:44 PM

I applaud your efforts in this endeavour - sites like your own and Julio's burstserial are invaluable resources. Good luck!

ferg · 12-01-2011, 01:22 AM

Thanks Moonweasel
I would love to see my '68 in a ledger page in the 522___ range
good on you mate!

Ferg

blueheeler · 02-17-2012, 07:06 AM

Ferg
My 68 is in the 515 range-i've left a message for you to contact me about some 68 jackplate info-cheers.

10-25-2011, 10:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
moonweasel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 294 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts	1968 and 1969 LP Owners, Ledger. Need assistance. I heard in another thread that Gibson is no longer sending out pictures of the shipping ledger. So, I was thinking about trying to put together as many of the pages as I can for the new version of my site to share. If anyone would like to send me a jpg of theirs, I would appreciate it. You don't need to specify which serial is yours if you like to keep that private. Thanks! Email to moon weasel @ h ot ma i l .com (without the spaces of course.) Thank you, thank you, and thanks again. Lowdown likes this.

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tag2 Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 703 Thanks: 8 Thanked 100 Times in 13 Posts	Re: 1968 and 1969 LP Owners, Ledger. Need assistance. I hope this is temporary on Gibson's part. Did you grab the two ledger scans on this page? Quick reply needed- 1969 GT value I have one of the original scans if you need it.

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moonweasel Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 294 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Re: 1968 and 1969 LP Owners, Ledger. Need assistance. Tag, Thanks, yeah I grabbed them already. Over the years I have collected quite a few. Thanks again.

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LPPILOT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 367 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 3 Posts	Re: 1968 and 1969 LP Owners, Ledger. Need assistance. Like me, the original ledgers are getting very old now. I suspect , Gibson is planning on storing them soon. Gibson should have them copied and use the photocopies for helping customers and the originals should be put away in fireproof vault for safe keeping.. There comes a point that handling these documents day in and out might wear them out soon or they might accidently disappear like the 50's records. Lowdown likes this.

10-26-2011, 01:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
tag2 Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 703 Thanks: 8 Thanked 100 Times in 13 Posts	Re: 1968 and 1969 LP Owners, Ledger. Need assistance. Gibson has been turning down requests for ledger copies lately. If somebody knew the right person(s) there, maybe they would allow somebody to scan or copy the ledgers. They could then be made available for search on the internet and they wouldn't get bothered every single day for shipping date info.

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Actinic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,266 Thanks: 69 Thanked 26 Times in 14 Posts	Re: 1968 and 1969 LP Owners, Ledger. Need assistance. What is the story behind the jumps in the serial numbers, like 985796? Have these ever shown up on real or fake guitars?

11-29-2011, 09:35 AM	#12 (permalink)
tag2 Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 703 Thanks: 8 Thanked 100 Times in 13 Posts	Re: 1968 and 1969 LP Owners, Ledger. Need assistance. I found another scan and sent it your way. Thank you for your website and doing this to help preserve an important part of Gibson's history! Lowdown likes this.

11-30-2011, 06:49 AM	#13 (permalink)
Lowdown Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 158 Thanked 44 Times in 14 Posts	Re: 1968 and 1969 LP Owners, Ledger. Need assistance. Kudos to you,moonweasel,for doing this. I think it's invaluable that this is done for future wood-hounds such as us. Best of luck

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Big Red Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 784 Thanks: 8 Thanked 18 Times in 7 Posts	Re: 1968 and 1969 LP Owners, Ledger. Need assistance. I applaud your efforts in this endeavour - sites like your own and Julio's burstserial are invaluable resources. Good luck! __________________ You Really Got 2 Watch What You Say Around Here !!!

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ferg Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 11 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1968 and 1969 LP Owners, Ledger. Need assistance. Thanks Moonweasel I would love to see my '68 in a ledger page in the 522___ range good on you mate! Ferg

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blueheeler Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brisbane,Australia Posts: 225 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: 1968 and 1969 LP Owners, Ledger. Need assistance. Ferg My 68 is in the 515 range-i've left a message for you to contact me about some 68 jackplate info-cheers.

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