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How to date a Gibson Les Paul: Serial numbers, potentiometer codes, and features
Three ways to date a Gibson Les Paul guitar Use this guide to quickly and easily date your Gibson Les Paul guitar from any year. Serial number lookups don't work...
How to date a Gibson ES-335 Guitar
We're here to help you make sense of how to date your Gibson ES-335, ES-345, and ES-355! Gibson used at least 6 different serial number styles since the introduction the models 1958 and...
How to date a Gibson SG
Gibson's SG line of solid body electric guitars is a huge commercial success and has been in continuous production since the SG name was introduced in the November of 1959...
Gibson ES-335 1963 Red with Bigbsy and Custom Made Plaque
This 1963 Gibson ES-335 TDC in original Cherry Red finish with Bigsby tailpiece and Custom Made plaque is one of the finest examples of the model that I've had!...
Les Paul Junior Gibson 1958
This Les Paul Junior made by Gibson in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1958 is one of the cleanest 1958 Les Paul guitars I've ever had. The Les Paul Junior was the...
Gibson Les Paul Collector: Gibson SG Special 1960
As a Gibson Les Paul collector, I'm on the road a lot to find the best examples of vintage Gibson guitars. This road trip took me to Lexington, Virginia to...
Gibson SG Standard 1965 Dating & Values
This Gibson SG Standard 1965 in original Cherry Red finish is an excellent example of early to mid 1960s Gibson guitar craftsmanship. It was made right on the transition year...
Gibson Firebird III 1968 Frost Blue
This amazing light blue looking Gibson Firebird III 1968 is in its custom color that Gibson called "Frost Blue". Gibson's Firebird range of guitars was offered in the standard...
Gibson Les Paul Special 1956 Dating & Values
This Gibson Les Paul Special 1956 in original yellow finish that Gibson called Limed Mahogany came through the shop earlier this year. It's a very nice example of 1956...
Gibson ES-335 1960 Dating & Values
This Gibson ES-335 1960 guitar is one of my favorite examples of the ES-335 that I've ever had. I purchased this guitar from its original owner in Pekin, Illinois...
Gibson Les Paul Standard 1960 Dating & Values
This Gibson Les Paul Standard 1960 is one of the finest vintage guitars to come through this humble shop. The Gibson Les Paul Standard 1960, often called the Burst...
Gibson ES-345 1960 & 1967
The Gibson ES-345 model was the company's first to feature the brand new Stereo wiring with Varitone switch in 1959. These two Gibson ES-345 examples from 1960 and 1967 illustrate...