Anyone know how many maple neck/blonde (natural) body guitars were made in 1977?

[BlackCat78]

Anyone know how many maple neck/blonde (natural) body guitars were made in 1977? I read somewhere that there were only 66 made in '78. I'm selling one and wondering if its rarity adds any value. Thanks.

 

[BlackCat78]

Sorry.. specifically talking about Les Paul Customs.

 

[JM2112]

Not sure as to how many were made, but I'm freakin' happy to say I've got one of them!!!

 

[HardCore Troubadour]

a bunch....which is not quite as many as a shit-load, but still a lot.

I will bet it is purdy...post a picture of it......is it in the classifieds here?

 

[Drew71]

a bunch....which is not quite as many as a shit-load, but still a lot.

I will bet it is purdy...post a picture of it......is it in the classifieds here?

But not close to a crap-ton..so, it could be a bit on the rare side.

 

[kakao]

Many, I'd say.

 

[JM2112]

You can also browse used guitar listings for the same guitar to get a general idea what other folks are asking price-wise.

 

[Chadd]

I didn't think that there were accurate numbers. I know I have seen a metric crap ton of guitars for sale that were supposedly produced in very limited numbers

 

[HardCore Troubadour]

there are not any accurate numbers.

there are some lists floating around, but there was also a "loss" or a "theft" of some records (depending on who you ask) etc. etc. it is a greater conspiracy than Watergate, no shit.

and there are also some lists that are "very rarely" made public, and if you find the listing, they have been "deleted" now for security etc. etc.

there are also some lists that were "put away" for safe keeping and have not been revealed at all, etc. etc.

and Gibson used to make them available but don't any longer..and the people that they were made avalible to, have now considered themselves 'keepers of the Gibson Galaxy Legacy" and decides they would hide them away, also...

the lists that I have seen, read, heard of, or know about, from a friend, who has a friend, who know's someone that slept with someone's sister, that worked at Gibson "before, way back when" etc. etc etc......were all hand written with a few stamps here and there etc. etc.

people screw up, make mistakes, half ass their job...has been the case for all time...read the history books or the Bible (no this is NOT a religious debate) etc. etc.

and the lists that were "reveled", were more than likely from the KM plant, and I have never seen any that were supposedly from the Nashville plant, during the transitition, early years etc. etc. etc.

and with that being said, "the ledgers" show that there were only 24 Les Paul Standards shipped in 1976, but I can personally show you exactly where at least 5 of them are right now, and give you a 98% indication of where 20 more are, but yet I have only ever seen a 1959 Les Paul Standard "Burst" live and in person, twice in my life, and it was the same guitar both times (thank you Eric)....

the 1959's sell for a quarter million dollars, consevertativly, but I can go buy one of the 1976 Standards RIGHT NOW for $1600.00......

Think I am kidding, look it up and or call the management....you know, Zep Fan.

That being said....Hell, there are no accurate numbers.

but I could be wrong.........

 

[BuzzHaze]

BlackCat, I haven't seen many natural finished Les Pauls at all. Granted there are some members here that have them but still, compared to the other finishes, the naturals are super scarce...especially from the 70's.

Personally, I have 2, a 79 Custom and an 80 Standard both with maple necks and natural finishes. They are spectacular and always get attention when I pull them out at a gig or a jam session.

 

[HardCore Troubadour]

c'mon Buzz, they are everywhere....

Besides, my version makes for a lot better story

 

[ARandall]

Thats impressive and scary at the same time.

 

[HardCore Troubadour]

that guy has a Compleshion!

 

[69 Goldtop]

You are.


Thats too cheap for a Norlin .And way too cheap for a 76 standard. Is it worn out?

Broken neck? Whats the deal?
Post it send me a link. Or I`ll start downgrading your boat anchor LP`s
And maple neck POS
You could be wrong, and have been often enough.

783 maple FB ebony 1977-79
66 other maple FB 1979 only.
Thats printed. Now if its different ,somebody just cannot say its wrong w/o proof other than watergate going on.
I think prices paid reflect value.
I prefer my guitars to increase in value, not decrease so I can buy them.
Feel where I`m going HCT?



and with that being said, "the ledgers" show that there were only 24 Les Paul Standards shipped in 1976, but I can personally show you exactly where at least 5 of them are right now, and give you a 98% indication of where 20 more are, but yet I have only ever seen a 1959 Les Paul Standard "Burst" live and in person, twice in my life, and it was the same guitar both times (thank you Eric)....


With that,now how long have you been collecting Les Pauls or guitars in general? Me? since 1982. With 10 lp`s from the 50`s. I helped authenticate Duanes Goldtop, and seen alot of old guitars. You can learn alot here(forum)but not it all.
the 24-25 standards are close in serial#`s. Indicating a special run.
Not a general production guitar.
Hope you don`t take offense>

 

[HardCore Troubadour]

you know I don't take offense

Were they making guitars in Nashville in 1976? Wonder where those ledgers are?

So now the "24 Standards in 1976" listed in the KM ledgers, were a special run?

What run was that?

Does that now mean there were other 1976 Standards produced in generl production?

I never claimed to be an expert but these are 1970's guitars were are talking about, not 1950's guitars....production ramped up and THAT is what determinds the price....supply and demand.

you can go where ever you want to with the value of these guitars Billy but the market is the market, period.....I have already sent you a link to that 1976 Standard, and it falls right in there with the serial numbers of your "special run-wine red" group....

but I will post it again for you.

 

[HardCore Troubadour]

Hell, if I hadn't just bought a 1976 Custom, I would buy this just to "join the club" of rare 76 Standards.


https://reverb.com/item/364934-1-of-24-rare-les-paul-standard

Looking for MOJO? Players guitar and one of the coolest ones out there imho. The Standard was not in production from 1971 through 1975. They were only available by special order only.

In 1976 Gibson re-introduced the standard, and only 24 were manufactured. You will see a few 76's with the "Standard" truss rod cover, but if you look at the back of the headstock it will say " Les Paul Deluxe" and the serial number will NOT have a number starting with "00".

The other determining factor,(besides the large patent number pickups) is the 4 piece pancake body. I believe these were made in Kalamazoo. The production numbers are available in the Gibson Guitar Book. If 70's les pauls hit big at some point, these 76's will be the great white buffalo... not to mention it was america's bi-centennial!
Has seen the road, recorded hit songs, been in many bars.
NO breaks, headstock or neck issues at all!
REAL, not fake aging!... buckle rash, checking etc.
The yellowed binding looks awesome against the very dark heritage cherry
Original frets and nibs.
Tuners, pup rings, switch tip, poker chip are newer- everything else is as i got this 20+ years ago.
Includes the original pots and mounting plate and old 70's dimarzio pups that came with guitar when i bought it 20 plus years ago.THEY ARE NOT WIRED IN... i was using this as my pickup tester, so up to you to wire everything back up the way you want it.
Only selling to cover a very high end purchase. Have for sale locally, Please do not paypal without contacting me first for details and to make sure it is avail.

 

[69 Goldtop]

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see 76 Standards

So with this the balance of Standards were shipped in 1977, still 76`s
Again all fall in sequence with the serial#`s ,most are wine red. Some rare tobacco.
But all will have ALOT of scribbling in the control cavity. Indicating many hands on.

 

[69 Goldtop]

Hell, if I hadn't just bought a 1976 Custom, I would buy this just to "join the club" of rare 76 Standards.


https://reverb.com/item/364934-1-of-24-rare-les-paul-standard

O.K. non original pickups, knobs. 2 holes drilled in body.
I get it. Possible cracked/stressed neck. Worth 1700

 

[HardCore Troubadour]

and your cut and paste, backs up what I am saying 100%

Because of the normal production-to-shipping time lag, I think it's safe to say that many of the 586 LP Standards that shipped in 1977 were actually made in 1976, and bear a '00' date on their headstock stickers.

so, as I said, the "24 shipped" in 1976 means nothing, as there are a LOT more 1976 Standards out there....no "special run" etc. etc. thanks.

BTW, I have a friend that recently played Duane's GT for an album....said it was a monster.

 

[HardCore Troubadour]

possible's ass Billy....lol!!

what did you pay for the one that you said was basically "toast" and you had replaced everything on it (you know, the one you said was worth more that $2500....up, up and away....)

c'mon dude, you asked, and I showed you, period.

O.K. non original pickups, knobs. 2 holes drilled in body.
I get it. Possible cracked/stressed neck. Worth 1700