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[Rkirn221]

I was left this LP Deluxe from a family member and trouble figuring out what year it is. Everything I’ve researched could be a couple years. Any information would help

 

[DeafDumbBlind Kid]

lot of violins in the background, kind of interesting. What have you tried so far to date it?

 

[Rkirn221]

I took the picture at a local shop to see if they knew and unfortunately did not hence the violins. Mainly tried to do the serial number identification but it’s either a 1976 or 2001 anniversary edition. But unfortunately can’t find anything that would separate the two years to determine the actual year.

 

[Juan Tumani]

I took the picture at a local shop to see if they knew and unfortunately did not hence the violins. Mainly tried to do the serial number identification but it’s either a 1976 or 2001 anniversary edition. But unfortunately can’t find anything that would separate the two years to determine the actual year.

Well if those are the only choices it's the 1976. It's 100% a Norlin Era Gibson.

Someone more familiar with dating using that style of serial number will be along shortly, but it's definately a vintage Gibson.

 

[Rkirn221]

1976 had the same 8 digit with 00 in the front from everything I’ve researched this far it’s either one of the two lol

 

[Juan Tumani]

1976 had the same 8 digit with 00 in the front from everything I’ve researched this far it’s either one of the two lol

Then it's certainly a 76. By 77-78 Gibson is stamping the serial numbers in.

 

[mudface]

If you remove the cavity cover off the back and take a clear close up picture of the volume and tone pots,...the numbers stamped on the back of the pots have a date code.

The decal serial number was in use only during the Norlin period...

1975 to 1977..... the 00 is usually 1976 but there are some in 1977,.. the pot codes can narrow it down.

 

[Rkirn221]

Well if those are the only choices it's the 1976. It's 100% a Norlin Era Gibson.

Someone more familiar with dating using that style of serial number will be along shortly, but it's definately a vintage Gibson.

It’s in excellent shape too

If you remove the cavity cover off the back and take a clear close up picture of the volume and tone pots,...the numbers stamped on the back of the pots have a date code.

The decal serial number was in use only during the Norlin period...

1975 to 1977..... the 00 is usually 1976 but there are some in 1977,.. the pot codes can narrow it down.

 

[Juan Tumani]

It’s in excellent shape too

5th week of 76 for your pots. And yes, looks to be in great shape.

 

[Reapprsr]

'76 by S/N Might be Kalamzoo vs Nashville made. I have a 1977 Nashville made with the next generation S/N 72437512, which means 1977, August 31 -a Wednesday, #243 - the 12th stamped guitar that day in the "5" plant which is Nashville. How much does the guitar weigh?? Is it a pancake?

 

[mudface]

It’s in excellent shape too

137....76..... 05

1976.... the fifth week

 

[motowntom]

76'....
Cheers

 

[Rkirn221]

A little better picture so everything you guys are saying it’s in fact a 76

 

[mudface]

The pots date from February of 1976.... I’m pretty confident it’s a 1976 model,... everything indicates original.

 

[Rkirn221]

Well that’s pretty exciting news thanks for all the information

 

[01GT Eibach]

Well that’s pretty exciting news thanks for all the information

Yeah, I would say so. What an awesome guitar, like brand new. If it is a Kalamazoo-made guitar, it is even more special. Do you play?

 

[Rkirn221]

Per the Gibson website serial number decoder it was made in Kalamazoo which is cool cause I live in Michigan. But no I do not play so I have to decide what to do with it lol

 

[Rkirn221]

Yeah, I would say so. What an awesome guitar, like brand new. If it is a Kalamazoo-made guitar, it is even more special. Do you play?

Per the Gibson website serial number decoder it was made in Kalamazoo which is cool cause I live in Michigan. But no I do not play so I have to decide what to do with it lol

 

[Brazilnut]

List it for sale on this Forum!

 

[Rkirn221]

List it for sale on this Forum!

Any idea what the value might be?