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1970s GIBSON LES PAUL DELUXE GOLDTOP UNDER $1000
Daniel Griffin
I am looking to buy a 1970s Gibson Les Paul Deluxe (with mini-humbuckers) in the beautiful, classic GOLDTOP finish. I am looking for one in good/players condition with no breaks or repairs for under $1000. If anyone has one that is interested in selling PLEASE contact me with the info.
Re: 1970s GIBSON LES PAUL DELUXE GOLDTOP UNDER $1000
Mark Ferge
To be honest with you to buy any 70’s Goldtop for under $1000 with no breaks or repairs, you are gong to be looking at a guitar with heavy greening. I have seen decent goldtops from the 70’s go for as low as 1350. Book value is 1350 – 1700 per condition. So you may want to save a bit more cash and get something a little nicer.
1956 Lespaul Gold Top w/ Brown case and lespaul amp
Kista
Could anyone please tell me the price range of how much a 1956 Gibson Lespaul original goldtop w/ brown case and gibson lespaul amp 1956 is worth? Its in mint condition. Thanks so much!
Hello, I dont have any clue about Les Pauls. My friend just gave me a burst reissue which is taped in the case as "59 reissue, #19". It has PAFs pick ups with black label "pat. applied for", moderate flame top, great sound and action, and serial number on back of headstock is inked "5 0019" Made in USA. Could anyone tell me if this guitar is indeed a 59 reissue, and please confirm if its from 1985? It looks old….Any clue about its value also?
Thanks so much,
Nacho http://www.telecasterplanet.com
Hey guys this experience has been so great, I mean, 18 days after my post I am just overwhelmed from your response, both in quantity and quality…Thanks so much for your time, effort and help, I know my questions were not very difficult but I am just a neofit on Les Pauls…I will surely come back here often to visit you again and boomark this page right now!
Yours truly,
Nacho.
Gibson (not Epiphone) Slash signature les paul for sale!!!!
scott
I have an original Slash Les Paul for sale. This guitar is in mint condition and extremly rare (limited to 75 in 1997). Flametop, hand painted Slash Snakepit logo, Cobra mother of pearl inlay. These guitars are impossible to find these days, and prices have skyrocketed. Last one i saw was selling in london for 8,000 pounds (about $14,000). I am selling mine for $11,000.00, including shipping (US only). Serious collectors only please.
Common guys. THeyre were 73 made 75 including slash’s 2 he was given. They were made between 96 and 98. Facts are facts. Haven’t heard one was sold to guitar center hollywood. 20,000 sounds like a steal for this guitar. The extreme rarity alone should put it up between 50 and 100K.
Re: Gibson (not Epiphone) Slash signature les paul for sale!!!!
Tim Perez
: I have an original Slash Les Paul for sale. This guitar is in mint condition and extremly rare (limited to 75 in 1997). Flametop, hand painted Slash Snakepit logo, Cobra mother of pearl inlay. These guitars are impossible to find these days, and prices have skyrocketed. Last one i saw was selling in london for 8,000 pounds (about $14,000). I am selling mine for $11,000.00, including shipping (US only). Serious collectors only please.
Re: Gibson (not Epiphone) Slash signature les paul for sale!!!!
Eric
1. There are definately more than 50 ’cause I own SL061!!
2. Hey willing buyer willing seller but anyone seriously wanting this guitar just do a quick search and you can find at least 2 new Slash guitars in a real shop asking for less than $10K and bet you those shops are ready to discount even more…. so be a smart shopper.
Re: Gibson (not Epiphone) Slash signature les paul for sale!!!!
chris
: 1. There are definately more than 50 ’cause I own SL061!!
: 2. Hey willing buyer willing seller but anyone seriously wanting this guitar just do a quick search and you can find at least 2 new Slash guitars in a real shop asking for less than $10K and bet you those shops are ready to discount even more…. so be a smart shopper. how much do you want for it
Re: Gibson (not Epiphone) Slash signature les paul for sale!!!!
Ike
: 1. There are definately more than 50 ’cause I own SL061!!
: 2. Hey willing buyer willing seller but anyone seriously wanting this guitar just do a quick search and you can find at least 2 new Slash guitars in a real shop asking for less than $10K and bet you those shops are ready to discount even more…. so be a smart shopper.
Re: Gibson (not Epiphone) Slash signature les paul for sale!!!!
cc4sc
Slight correction, there were only 50 made! Christ dude, you own 3 of them?
Thanks anyways, I got mine about 2 months ago. I was VERY lucky and found it for much less…If you can afford it though (or even if you can’t), this guitar is abso-frekin-lutely amazing!
Re: Gibson (not Epiphone) Slash signature les paul for sale!!!!
cc4sc
Slight correction, there were only 50 made! Christ dude, you own 3 of them?
Thanks anyways, I got mine about 2 months ago. I was VERY lucky and found it for much less…If you can afford it though (or even if you can’t), this guitar is abso-frekin-lutely amazing!
Re: Gibson (not Epiphone) Slash signature les paul for sale!!!!
cc4sc
Slight correction, there were only 50 made! Christ dude, you own 3 of them?
Thanks anyways, I got mine about 2 months ago. I was VERY lucky and found it for much less…If you can afford it though (or even if you can’t), this guitar is abso-frekin-lutely amazing!
: Slight correction, there were only 50 made! Christ dude, you own 3 of them?
: Thanks anyways, I got mine about 2 months ago. I was VERY lucky and found it for much less…If you can afford it though (or even if you can’t), this guitar is abso-frekin-lutely amazing!
Hey yo, there were 73 of these baby’s made, 75 if you count the two slash owned. They were made between 1996 and 1998
Re: Gibson (not Epiphone) Slash signature les paul for sale!!!!
scott
: Slight correction, there were only 50 made! Christ dude, you own 3 of them?
: Thanks anyways, I got mine about 2 months ago. I was VERY lucky and found it for much less…If you can afford it though (or even if you can’t), this guitar is abso-frekin-lutely amazing!
my bad! i talked to a dealer about a year ago that swore that he had number sl 63… i thought there was only 50, but he told me he sold about 5 of em, and it was a run of 75. And he is a highly respected dealer, only sells high end gibsons (I’m talkin real bursts for 70,000, not reissue stuff).So only 50 then. Back to my original thoughts.
I’m not sure if this includes the PROTOTYPE though…
Yeah, I’ve read several sources listing the # "75" and also "100". I believe they were suppose to do 100, but I heard the guy who did the snake carving did not want to make anymore and stopped at 50! I think I’ve heard that the guy has pass on since…
This has been debated somewhat in the past, but http://www.snakepit.org lists it at 50 and I give them the most credibility in Slash knowledge. I think it’s actually pretty amazing that more info. isn’t available about this guitar! I really wish Gibson or someone would put out more info. so more people are aware of this amazing piece of art (thus increasing its value).
It saddens me when I hear someone say "Slash’s Les Paul" and learn that they’re actually referring to the crappy Ephiphony. Worst of all, most people don’t even know the Custom Shop exists!!!
: I’m not sure if this includes the PROTOTYPE though…
: Yeah, I’ve read several sources listing the # "75" and also "100". I believe they were suppose to do 100, but I heard the guy who did the snake carving did not want to make anymore and stopped at 50! I think I’ve heard that the guy has pass on since…
: This has been debated somewhat in the past, but http://www.snakepit.org lists it at 50 and I give them the most credibility in Slash knowledge. I think it’s actually pretty amazing that more info. isn’t available about this guitar! I really wish Gibson or someone would put out more info. so more people are aware of this amazing piece of art (thus increasing its value).
: It saddens me when I hear someone say "Slash’s Les Paul" and learn that they’re actually referring to the crappy Ephiphony. Worst of all, most people don’t even know the Custom Shop exists!!!
yeah i know, i hate how epiphone is known as making slash’s les paul signature…I would say these guitars are probably some of the best Les Pauls made (from all aspects, playability, looks, tone).Hey do you know what pickups are in the guitars, are they seymour duncan alnico 2’s, or just the regular gibson stock pickups (290’s?) …slash himself had #1 and #2… #1 is now out of his posession and at guitar center hollywood…. i know lots about that guitar.
Yes, I believe these come with the S.D. Alnico II's...
cc4sc
I have not read or seen anything otherwise (I’ve never taken off the pickup covers to see)…
I know quite a bit about the Prototype also! Are you from LA too? I’m just a little confused about the history though. I thought the prototype was 1 of the 2 that were stolen from Slash. Since Slash still uses the other sig. LP, I assume that he never recovered the Prototype. I saw the Prototype at Guitar Center Hollywood 2 months ago and being curious, I asked if it was for sale. A salesman looked it up and said $40,000!
I came back a week later and was talking to one of the managers of the Vintage dept. His story was that Slash had given the Prototype to his manager, who inturn, sold it to Guitar Center for $20,000.
I don’t know, something doesn’t seem right, just sounds kinda fishy. I wouldn’t be surprised if the guy who stole it from Slash was actually the one who sold it to G.C. Do you know anything about this?
I must say, having seen this guitar in person, it is even more stunning than the rest of the custom shops (if that’s even possible?).
I’m not sure if this includes the PROTOTYPE though…
Yeah, I’ve read several sources listing the # "75" and also "100". I believe they were suppose to do 100, but I heard the guy who did the snake carving did not want to make anymore and stopped at 50! I think I’ve heard that the guy has pass on since…
This has been debated somewhat in the past, but http://www.snakepit.org lists it at 50 and I give them the most credibility in Slash knowledge. I think it’s actually pretty amazing that more info. isn’t available about this guitar! I really wish Gibson or someone would put out more info. so more people are aware of this amazing piece of art (thus increasing its value).
It saddens me when I hear someone say "Slash’s Les Paul" and learn that they’re actually referring to the crappy Ephiphony. Worst of all, most people don’t even know the Custom Shop exists!!!
A friend of mine wants to sell his 76 L.P. Custom. It has a natural top and a maple finger board. Does anyone know what these are worth? I know the maple board makes it rarer but is it rare because nobody wants it? Thanks.
: 76 L.P. Custom…has a…maple finger board…the maple board makes it rarer but is it rare because nobody wants it?
Short answer is yes. I have a ’79, and it was about $200 less than a regular Custom with the ebony fingerboard. Some folks like ’em, tho’; I think mine is fantastic. And what’s his name from Def Leppard uses one, too.
he doesnt use the duncan alinico 2 despite what he and adam day say…trust me. His pickups are very expensive. although he has used the duncan alnico 2 on some of his guitars at home.
If any body has or knows of a 1978 Les paul 25/50 model for sale in exc condition please let me know.I would like to replace 1 I had.
Thanks,Rich 949-463-7187
: : I have one. (I am the original owner)The guitar has been played only once or twice.
: : What are you looking to spend?
: tony,
: r u looking 2 get rid of the 25/50??
: where r u located. e/m some pics if interested.
: Peace,
: Louie K.
I have one I might be willing to sell. I replaced the pups but I still have the originols. Everythings in pretty decent shape. The finish is a little worn on the Series VII’s.
: : : I have one. (I am the original owner)The guitar has been played only once or twice.
: : : What are you looking to spend?
: : tony,
: : r u looking 2 get rid of the 25/50??
: : where r u located. e/m some pics if interested.
: : Peace,
: : Louie K.
: I have one I might be willing to sell. I replaced the pups but I still have the originols. Everythings in pretty decent shape. The finish is a little worn on the Series VII’s.
If any body has or knows of a 1978 Les paul 25/50 model for sale in exc condition please let me know.I would like to replace 1 I had.
Thanks,Rich 949-463-7187
Re: desperately wanting a slash signature les paul
scott
: where can i find one of these at a really good price?
i got a mint condition gibson slash les paul for sale $11,000.00 (shipping included)…. they are extremely hard to find, very very rare (75 made, not 50)…. i have 3 of em…. email me if you are interested…. the only other one availible in the world as of now is in england for 8,000.00 english pounds, which translates into something like $14,000.00 …this guitar will blow you away. [email protected]
Re: desperately wanting a slash signature les paul
cc4sc
Are you talking about the crappy Ephiphones or the REAL Les Paul Custom Shop SLASH Signature?
Epiphone: $400-600 US and can be found all over the Internet (EBAY always has some)
If you’re talking about the REAL SLASH CUSTOM SHOP, you can just about forget it. After 5 years of searching, mine finally arrived 2 days ago from a guy in Japan. $5K+ and it was a bargain. You will NOT be able to find one for less than $8K’s if you can find one at all. Only 50 were produced in 1996-97. Most people (like myself) buys it and keeps it. It is a work of art and sounds amazing. Feel free to email me directly if you’d like to chat more about it. [email protected]
If it’s a Les Paul made after something like 1978, it’s the first and fifth digit in the serial #, i.e. #85238235 would mean 1988.
Anything from the 70’s or before, you just need to know your stuff.
Cherry Sunburst, black pick guard, gold trim, pearl inlay, some laquer worn off the neck but in good condition. #70969018 can anybody tell me what its worth ? I would like to sell it.
Man I have been looking for one for a couple years but where did you find one??? I can’t believe it, I’ve seen literally hundreds of Jimmy Pages and Nashville Ace’s go by, more than a 2 dozen of those 300 Custom Shop Ace’s but I have not seen 1 of %!@#4?! 200 Custom Shop Joe Perry’s.
: Stumbled on this message board the other say. I got #173 of 200 Joe Perry Custom Shop guitar. Are you interested? I could send you some pictures. I am interested in the jp Les paul. Frank
Somewhere between $3,000-$4,500. Apparently, within the Joe Perry model, there are 2 different versions. I don’t know the specifics, but I know one has a signature on the body, while the other version doesn’t. Ironically, apparently, the unsigned version costs more…
: Somewhere between $3,000-$4,500. Apparently, within the Joe Perry model, there are 2 different versions. I don’t know the specifics, but I know one has a signature on the body, while the other version doesn’t. Ironically, apparently, the unsigned version costs more…
That is because he is an embarrassment these days.
the one with the <cheesy> white painted signature on the body of the guitar was the regular model. Listed at like $2700 price until Gibson put it out of its misery. The other one is Custom Shop and damm expensive.
I agree that Aerosmith is an embarrassment nowadays. But I wouldn’t put so much blame on JP as oppose to Tyler! This guy wants to act and stay young by trying to associate himself with today’s no-talent pop-stars; K-Rock, Pink, etc…
Gotta give him credit for being able to pull the other 4 guys into the crapper with him though. Axl couldn’t do that w/ "GnR". The 4 other guys wouldn’t let that happen!
wanted!!!!!!!! i need a nice good locking used les paul under $300
justin
i am looking for a nice good looking used les paul to by under $300 i would like really any color dont matter to me but id perfer the orginal les paul color heritage cherry sunburst, email me bak if u have one or know of one that is for sale thanx
Re: wanted!!!!!!!! i need a nice good locking used les paul under $300
sam
I think you should check ebay and other clasifieds and you will see you may be out of luck. Even a broken headstock LP will cost you. Maybe a Melody Maker, The Paul, or something of that sort thats been beat to shit but, hardly a real LP of any decent condition. Save some bucks, use plastic or get real lucky. Even Studios, which I have- a ’93 Ebony- sell for $600+. Rock on!
i’m looking for a used epiphone les paul gothic at a reasonable brice, I’m willing to pay for shipping and handling, case or no case it doesn’t matter.- thanx e-mail me if you can help me find one for under 350
wanted!!!!!!!! i need a nice good locking used les paul under $300
justin
i am looking for a nice good looking used les paul to by under $300 i would like really any color dont matter to me but id perfer the orginal les paul color heritage cherry sunburst, email me bak if u have one or know of one that is for sale thanx
Re: wanted!!!!!!!! i need a nice good locking used les paul under $300
Fireclown
: i am looking for a nice good looking used les paul to by under $300 i would like really any color dont matter to me but id perfer the orginal les paul color heritage cherry sunburst, email me bak if u have one or know of one that is for sale thanx
i want this guitar i would perfer it in Ebony but any other color will be fine im young so i don’t have alot of money so please be cheaper then $800. have fun out there all you lucky musicians
: i want this guitar i would perfer it in Ebony but any other color will be fine im young so i don’t have alot of money so please be cheaper then $800. have fun out there all you lucky musicians
_I have a ’93 Studio in Black and chrome, zebra coils – ’57 classic neck/’59 S.Duncan bridge, cream plastic with hard case, looks like a Standard plays great, $775 firm check out the guitar at http://www.deeppocketband.com
: i want this guitar i would perfer it in Ebony but any other color will be fine im young so i don’t have alot of money so please be cheaper then $800. have fun out there all you lucky musicians
i actually bought a black les paul studio with a gig bag 2 years ago and only paid $400(used). I have since sold it. If you look around long enough you should be able to find something to your liking.
A couple days ago, my grandfather gave me his old Les Paul Junior. It is a cutaway with 1 pickup, and on the back it has "8 0086". If somebody knows the year, value, or anything, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Re: I need info on my Les Paul Junior!! Please help!!
Paul Glass
This guitar is a 1960 Les Paul Jr. Single Pickup,Completely Original. If Anybody Out There Can Help Me Asess the Value, I’m quite willing to sell the guitar. I’ve had it for over 25 years. Paul Glass Email: [email protected] Thanks
Re: I need info on my 1960 Les Paul Jr. All Original
Paul Glass
: This guitar is a 1960 Les Paul Jr. Single Pickup,Cherry Color&Completely Original. If Anybody Out There Can Help Me Asess the Value, I’m quite willing to sell the guitar. I’ve had it for over 25 years. Paul Glass Email: [email protected] Thanks
Re: I need info on my Les Paul Junior!! Please help!!
Captain Cheeks
: A couple days ago, my grandfather gave me his old Les Paul Junior. It is a cutaway with 1 pickup, and on the back it has "8 0086". If somebody knows the year, value, or anything, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Sorry, but I gotta make an adjustment here — I think it is a double cutaway, actually.
I have recently aquired a late fifties Les Paul Special. I know it has been in my uncles possesion since early 62. I would like to know how to figure out the year and place a value on it. Any help would be appreciated. Feel free to call my cell 775 690-0831 or email me.
Re: trying to recreate profection! need blueprints
Sam Gallardo
: I need to know the all around demensions for a 2002 Les Paul standard premium plus
You should check out http://www.harmonycentral.com, they will have a number of links to sites for guitar building and hardware. I built a LP copy, mahogany back/maple top(carved of course), I bought a neck but, I did glue it in just like the real ones. Seymor Duncan ’59’s in the neck and bridge and all the standard hardware. I went to Guitar Center and just measured one out as well as traced the shape of the body on a piece of large art paper.
Check out this site http://samick.wikia.com/wiki/Hondo
It tries do give as much history as possible about SAMICK the manufacturer that actually made the guitars for HONDO & HONDO II that were marketed worldwide .
There is also some breakdown of model #’s and serial #’s but some models do not show up in the database because it is a work in progress.
Hope this helps some of the people trynng to pin down when & where there axe was produced
: : : Can anyone tell me when Hondo II made the Les Paul copies?
: : : I picked one up…..I have torn it apart and found zip…No
: : : numbers at all.
: : hondo was build the les paul copies between 1979 and 1981
: I’ve still have mine 35+ years and back plate has number
I bought mine for $5 in 1987 from a rummage sale. Was missing line input, nut, bridge (both pc.s), tuners,pot cover,knobs, and of course strings. Over the years I have fixed it to very playable. I have given it to a neighbors’ son who is handicapped, they moved and I found it laying on top of our garbage dumpster. Mine MUST be rare because I havent seen one like it anywhere. The body is layered "plywood" ,I guess you would call it, and body is flat.
After all its life’s abuse, God only knows what happened to it B4 the rummage sale, it is a screamer.
I play this scratched/knicked up, one-dented fret, switch-knob missing boat anchor over my MIJ strat, ovation, and my NJ warlock for the fact that its action is awesome, never played a more confortabley curved neck and the sound is from soppy sad to pure evil.
I would love to find one like this in mint shape or even see a picture of what it is supposed to look like. Mine will NEVER be pristine. That would take an act of a higher power, but I would never sell it.
Anyone have any info on the "plywood solid bodied" Hondo 2’s or if you know someone selling one in great shape please email [email protected]
Thank you
Had One in 1979, WIne Red was my first guitar. I was 16 then. Paid 199.99 New. Wish I would not have sold her.
Found the same one on line for 180.00 plus shipping, but am leary about buying a used guitar on line. For those of you that still have yours, hang on too ’em. Was a great Japanese Guitar for cheap. Played sounded/good. Would to here what mine would sound like with a Duncan JB and 59 like I have in my Epi Special II (Which sounds awseome).
Peace and Greetings fron the gold US of A
: Had One in 1979, WIne Red was my first guitar. I was 16 then. Paid 199.99 New. Wish I would not have sold her.
: Found the same one on line for 180.00 plus shipping, but am leary about buying a used guitar on line. For those of you that still have yours, hang on too ’em. Was a great Japanese Guitar for cheap. Played sounded/good. Would to here what mine would sound like with a Duncan JB and 59 like I have in my Epi Special II (Which sounds awseome).
: Peace and Greetings fron the gold US of A
Bought mine in 1978 still have it, just bought my son a Fender squire.
I’ve just let mine see light after moving house about 15 months ago.
Been using a newly aquied Strat so she’s been left a bit forgotten.
Having fired her up again i reallise she’s in need of a bit of attenion so I’ve been surfing with an aim to rewire and came across the guitarsite.
I bought her 2nd hand in 1977ish for £75 which was an absolute fortune. I’ve had her set her up to a great action. Over the years there’s been the poo poo comments from ‘those who know’ "it’s plywood!!" but they reconsider when they hear the tone and sustain!!
: I’ve just let mine see light after moving house about 15 months ago.
: Been using a newly aquied Strat so she’s been left a bit forgotten.
: Having fired her up again i reallise she’s in need of a bit of attenion so I’ve been surfing with an aim to rewire and came across the guitarsite.
: I bought her 2nd hand in 1977ish for £75 which was an absolute fortune. I’ve had her set her up to a great action. Over the years there’s been the poo poo comments from ‘those who know’ "it’s plywood!!" but they reconsider when they hear the tone and sustain!!
: Rip it up,
: Johnny
i have a Hondo II Les Paul copy 1969 solid swomp ash body its heavey its 22 frets on a shourt neck and i need to replace the fingerboard can any one help me fined the corect size of this fingerboard please mike at [email protected]
I’m fixing up my brother-in-law’s Hondo II, which he got off a mate for next to nothing.
It’s not working, has a broken bridge, is missing the nut and a fret board inlay. Lucky for me I have all the parts & wiring off another LP (a mate was gonna paint the body, and um, his parent’s threw it out in a cleanup).
I’ve told him these guitars are semi-collectable, so he’s pretty happy with his score.
Semi-collectible? These guitars are getting even more rare as the days go by. I was on eBay the other day and I was trying to find other Hondo II Les Paul copies for sale. The funny thing was that I could not find any! I am the guy who thought I had a $300 buyer for my 1974 Hondo II Les Paul copy back in September of 2007. I still firmly believe that my guitar is worth $300 all day long without its hardshell case. I bought a TKL hardshell case for the Hondo in October of 2007 which came with a 1995 Samick Artist Series Les Paul copy. I ended up getting $200 for the Samick on eBay even though it had messed up tuners. What a nice axe but I needed the money. As for my Hondo, I will continue to keep it until I receive an offer I’m comfortable with. If anyone is interested, I want $400 for the Hondo plus the hardshell case.
: I’m fixing up my brother-in-law’s Hondo II, which he got off a mate for next to nothing.
: It’s not working, has a broken bridge, is missing the nut and a fret board inlay. Lucky for me I have all the parts & wiring off another LP (a mate was gonna paint the body, and um, his parent’s threw it out in a cleanup).
: I’ve told him these guitars are semi-collectable, so he’s pretty happy with his score.
Hey, first girl around here?
I’m in Argentina, I have just bought my Hondo II today at an auction sale. I want to know everything about her… or him, I guess it’s a she. And "she" it’s at the luthier now, getting beautiful, so I can’t wait to play it at home! I read great things about it but I want to learn more. So if you have any information, let me know!
Greetings from Buenos Aires,
Clara V.
You could be the first girl around here, heh. Congratulations on your guitar purchase! I had no idea that Hondo guitars were produced in Argentina. If you would like to find out more about your Hondo II, please let me know and I will try to help.
: Hey, first girl around here?
: I’m in Argentina, I have just bought my Hondo II today at an auction sale. I want to know everything about her… or him, I guess it’s a she. And "she" it’s at the luthier now, getting beautiful, so I can’t wait to play it at home! I read great things about it but I want to learn more. So if you have any information, let me know!
: Greetings from Buenos Aires,
: Clara V.
Hi, just dropping by to clarify a little mistake here… No, … definetly Hondos are not produced in Argentina (we have astonishing luthiers doing great guitars here though…).
I own a 1979 Hondo II Les Paul, and it is in great shape. I traded it for a painting of mine some 15 years ago. It has been my main guitar since then, regardless the fact that I have other three good axes and had an american Fender Stratocaster for a long time.
Never mind the plywood body! It sounds amazigly good: great sustain, warm tone, very similar to a Gibson. Has two Dimarzios and I use it with flatwound strings. The sound is very similar to the gibson in the band The XX.
I was surprised yerterday when I saw one in an internet marketplace (same model as mine, but redwine. mine is black) and they were asking some 400 U$S dollars. Last time I did a search some 2 years ago, there was one for 180 U$S… I guess they will wind up being a real collector’s item. Who knows how much will they end up costing?
: Can anyone tell me when Hondo II made the Les Paul copies?
: I picked one up…..I have torn it apart and found zip…No
: numbers at all.
I picked up a beautiful Hondo II Les Paul Copy back in October of last year. I paid $50 for it originally but she needed a couple of new strings (which came with the guitar), one tuning knob, and a good cleaning. I have only practiced with my Hondo less than a handful of times and I played one song on it. I guess I’m afraid of wrecking the thing because they are highly collectible now. A few people said that these were originally manufactured and produced in 1978. I would have to argue the point and say that mine was made in 1974 only because the Serial Number sticker on the neck plate says H740WI. Mine even has the rare head stock symbol. Also, she has minor fretboard wear and black aging spots in the beautiful dark red body. As for the patina, I accidentally cleaned it all off but the guitar looks better than when I first bought it. I can send pictures if anyone wants to take a look. One thing you must understand is that Hondo was never actually sued by Gibson. My father (who also buys and sells expensive guitars) told me this and he even sent me a link. These guitars are valuable though, despite that tidbit of information. There is a guy in my area who may be interested in buying mine for $300! I was complacent about selling her but for $300, I will say a short goodbye. I need the money right now anyways. My car insurance payment is due in October and I want an American Fender Stratocaster or a real Gibson Les Paul.
: : Can anyone tell me when Hondo II made the Les Paul copies?
: : I picked one up…..I have torn it apart and found zip…No
: : numbers at all.
I also have a Hondo Les Paul look alike, however I had no idea the guitar was so valuable. I bought mine at a garage sale a couple years back for 35 dollars and it worked just fine. Thanks for the info
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: I picked up a beautiful Hondo II Les Paul Copy back in October of last year. I paid $50 for it originally but she needed a couple of new strings (which came with the guitar), one tuning knob, and a good cleaning. I have only practiced with my Hondo less than a handful of times and I played one song on it. I guess I’m afraid of wrecking the thing because they are highly collectible now. A few people said that these were originally manufactured and produced in 1978. I would have to argue the point and say that mine was made in 1974 only because the Serial Number sticker on the neck plate says H740WI. Mine even has the rare head stock symbol. Also, she has minor fretboard wear and black aging spots in the beautiful dark red body. As for the patina, I accidentally cleaned it all off but the guitar looks better than when I first bought it. I can send pictures if anyone wants to take a look. One thing you must understand is that Hondo was never actually sued by Gibson. My father (who also buys and sells expensive guitars) told me this and he even sent me a link. These guitars are valuable though, despite that tidbit of information. There is a guy in my area who may be interested in buying mine for $300! I was complacent about selling her but for $300, I will say a short goodbye. I need the money right now anyways. My car insurance payment is due in October and I want an American Fender Stratocaster or a real Gibson Les Paul.
I purchased a Hondo II new in 1978 from Texas Toms Music in Houston, Texas. Paid 199.99 and had a set of Grovers put on for $40 bucks. I have played it since then and still play it every week. It is blonde and has the number HDLP-2N on neckplate. Had to have it refretted last year. I have never pick up any guitar that has the feel or the sound. It has the original open coil humbuckers. I have no idea of the value. I found this site looking up some old Epiphone guitars that i have. Epiphone has a site that with serical numbers will give you where it was made, what year and production number. Anyone know of a Hondo site like this. Curious if this may be one of the mistakes.
I exchanged a squier stratocaster against a hondo II (hdlp 2N, a blonde lp-copy like yours) yesterday. I’ve found a site with some reviews on hondo guitars: http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar/brand/Hondo
maybe you’ve already found it too. Do you have any other interesting information on this guitar, or tips?
I really like it and I think I did a good deal. How about you?
Oh, and one thing I read and really liked it that it originally has Dimarzio humbuckers. It sounds great for what i’ve heard of it.
: Can anyone tell me when Hondo II made the Les Paul copies?
: I picked one up…..I have torn it apart and found zip…No
: numbers at all.
I have a hondo2 L.P. copy I bought at a flea market about 15 yrs. ago for $5 ! It was in very ruff shape.
I actually gave it to a neighbor’s kid to learn on and i guess he got bored of it. I found it in the dumpster and picked it back out! I would love to know where it was before i got it, lol.
But , it is an awesome guitar for what it is.
I put a few new pieces on it but I think the neck has seen better days . I had it adjusted but it still buzzes at the bottom.
It is a solid body and like most of yours’ it has no #’s and I cant find any info on getting parts.
IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFO ON HONDO OR WHERE TO GET PARTS FOR THIS on-going restoration project , PLEASE email me. Thanx.
I just bought one for $80. It says "Hardo II" on the headstock rather than "Hondo II" A long time ago I read a story on the net about a mistake made at the factory. Supposedly, the ones with the errors on the headstock are rare and possibly worth some money.
By the way, mine has the numbers "HDLP-2W1" on the neck-plate. that’s probably the model number cuz my buddy’s Hondo II (his doesn’t have the error) has the same number.
My Hondo sounds better than my Epiphone LP. I can’t believe the amazing tones I can get from this thing. Perhaps somebody should start a website about Hondos.
If anybody knows anything else about the error on the headstock, please tell me.
: Can anyone tell me when Hondo II made the Les Paul copies?
: I picked one up…..I have torn it apart and found zip…No
: numbers at all.
I just got one of these at a garage sale for $50. The cool thing is the guy knew nothing about it and sold it to me in a real Les Paul case. The case is probably worth 3 times what I paid for both.
It’s a great looking guitar in pristine condition. It looks like it porbably just sat around for years.
Anyway, mine has a sticker on it with what appears to be a serial number. As with everyone else though I can’t find any info to date this guitar. I’d love more info.
I have a Hondo 742 delux Les Paul that I bought in Virginia and have had since 1982. beautiful guitar! great burgundy flame finish.tiger maple top, set neck , rose wood fingerboard. pearl inlay,cream color binding. plays awsome. they were made from 1978 to 1982 till the Gibson lawsuit shut down production, not so much for the exact shape of a les paul, so much as the exact shape of the gibson copywrited "mustache shape" of the headstock. as I have heard the set neck varietys were made in japan, and some of the bolt on variety were made in koria, but I have no idea how many , or when.
great guitars though. treat it nice.
as I said, I’ve had mine over 20 years now.
db
Fallon Nevada USA
Wow…didn’t know a few of you out there had hondo II’s…..I inherited mine from my uncle who has like 8 guitars… He rebuilt it a lil in 1984… I put Grover Machine heads on it (in lieu of those cheap tuners…) and overall it plays pretty good.. (I have a 2000 Fender Strat for "good" stuff lol..) but the hondo is a workhorse
i have a late 60’s – early 70’s hondo strat copy. it is, in all aspects, the most wonderful guitar i’ve ever played. it sounds better than a fender. i payed 90$ for it 🙂
: Can anyone tell me when Hondo II made the Les Paul copies?
: I picked one up…..I have torn it apart and found zip…No
: numbers at all.
Hi,
Wow… i’ve got a Hondo II Les Paul copy, had it for about 20 years (my sister bought it for me for £40!). Great guitar, i do however have a PRS CE22 now.. but still like my Hondo. Just never play it, anyone interested in buying it I might consider it just as long as I know she’ll be looked after
Hi
Just looking for other Hondo II Les Paul owners and spotted your postings… Do you still have one?
I brought my Hondo II Les Paul brand-new back in 1977 when I was 16, I’ve still got the thing! Only problem is that I didn’t touch it for almost 20 years (got married and had kids, an-so-on) now i’m trying to play again.. I’m building a replica of a Matchless Spitfire tube Amp to go with the very blue, grubby sounding (cool) humbucker pickups…
Cheers from
Chris
Melbourne, Victoria
Australia.
: Can anyone tell me when Hondo II made the Les Paul copies?
: I picked one up…..I have torn it apart and found zip…No
: numbers at all.
I have a brown Hondo Les-Clone. Bought it at Pawn exchange for $70. After I put a good set of strings on it, I adjusted the action and pluged it in. What I found is that I had simply the best squeal I have ever heard on a guitar. After playing many Les Paul Copies I expected it to be good, but not like the phenomenal sound I heard coming from the amp.
I have one as well,
its dark red wood with the name Mansfield printed over Hondo II. It took me a while to figure out what make it was untill I found out that it is an 80s copy of a Gibson L5s. It has a set neck and is worth about $400.00.
iM still trying to find any info about it so if you come accross any please let me know thanks
: Can anyone tell me when Hondo II made the Les Paul copies?
: I picked one up…..I have torn it apart and found zip…No
: numbers at all.
hey i just been given one and it needs slight repair but it sounds unbelievable do you know moch about it
: hey, i just bought one for 75 bucks from my uncle. post something if anyone knows mucha about them
I’ve have one that my late mamaw gave me before she died and it is in perfect shape it still has the paper stuff over the plastic guards and still has the inspected by sticker on it.Its a blonde that she had said she bought it in 1974 it has a sticker that says HLP-2N on the back just wondering what it is worth.
One of the least popular models made by Hondo the HLP-2N, was pretty to look at great to play and has an amazing range. Downsides, the machine heads are crap and need to be replaced, the bridge saddles have very little in the way of fine tuning and the pots tend to produce immense static at the 8-10 range. Overall a nice axe, value….to a collector around $300 to $500 to an average Joe looking for another guitar to use in his garage band, maybe $80 to $125 depending on the condition of the body and neck.
My 13 year old son has one that was given to him, after about $50 invested for new machine heads, bridge , truss rod cover and a set of strings all at wholesale price, he has a real player on his hands, feels and sounds like the real thing, even has real D’Marzio humbucker pickups in it from the factory. In its day it was a hidden treasure for under $500, today depending on condition, it can be parts or a real player. Most of the ones I’ve seen are all in use except for one on Ebay that the seller is asking like $125 just for the body and neck with no guts. That is in no way worth it, the value is in the Humbuckers and the Mustache Headstock, those two characteristics make the Hondo II series of LP clones the best for the buck, well at least in their heyday. Rock it, mellow it, drop in some Blues, and just enjoy it, do any work it needs to keep it up, you’ll be glad you did.
Bobcat Bigg
Lead Guitarist and singer of DEMS ( Diverse Extreme Music Styles)
Bobcat Bigg, searching the internet, there is not one single reference to HONDO II serial numbers/model numbers and dating . Even Wikipedia has very limited information. I wonder if you know anything about the HLP 2 BS model, i.e.: country it was made, how the model number came about, etc.. I have just bought mine, so not interested in selling, don’t care for valuation either (beauty is in the eye of the beholder..), but I am curious that a relatively well known make has so little info on the web (my other “lawsuit era” is a CSL..and although fewer japanese guitars with that particular label have been made/are about, there is plenty of info on them..). Thanks 🙂
i just bought one for 90 bucks at a pawn shop. after a quick change out of the strings and a small adjustment to the bridge, this thing plays and sounds incredible. now i don’t know what to do, ’cause i bought it to break on stage. it might be too cool to do that now.
also, i can’t find any numbers, either. is hondo a shady company or something?!!
i had one i got it for £80 it has to be the best guitar ive owned… i regret selling it. i havent seen any more since and that was 3 yrs ago.
if any one knows where i can get one online plz e-mail me a link.
I have a HONDO II that I traded two homemade Voice Of Theater PA cabinets for in 1980 .
A friend of mine just had to have those cabs. So it was the guitar w/case + $150 for the cabs.
Guitar is a double cutaway carved top Les Paul copy. Gold production sticker on the back of the neck down by the joint has: HDDCS-2B printed in black on it. There was also a Made in KOREA sticker on the back of the head stock but that is long gone.
Color is all black w/white binding that has double black pinstripes along the body binding.
White neck binding has black dot position markers & single black pinstripe that follows all around the neck & head stock.
Neck is set in the body & the transition there is a very smooth taper.
Finger board is rosewood and has the large rectangular MOP position markers.
The head stock emblems are all inlaid in abalone or simulated abalone(?).
The original pick ups were both Dimarzio.
Knobs are clear w/white numerals. the selector switch is in the typical LP location.
I changed fingerboard-rhythm p/u to a PAF style unit to get a sweeter sound there.
The bridge p/u has stayed original and it cranks playing through a VT-22.
The bridge, tailpiece and tuners were all swapped out for genuine Schaller hardware 38 years ago.
The hardware change made a big difference.This instrument plays beautifully has great tone and sustain. It is on the same level with a lot of much higher priced instruments.Love it, I play it a lot.
The aesthetic finish detail on this guitar as produced in late ’79 early ’80 was a little on the rough side but you play any guitar for 38 years and eventually its gonna look rough .So it was just like buying factory distressed furniture ?
Now custom shops will deliberately make new stuff look rough! Used cars & used guitars. LOL
i have a Hondo II Les Paul copy I bought at a pawn shop several years ago, because the action was sweeter than ANY guitar I had ever played. I decided to fix it up some, i.e. replace missing pieces, etc, and have hit a brick wall. i need a pot cavity plate for it. a Les Paul plate won’t fit, and the Epiphone/import plate is too big. Does anyone know where I might find the correct plate?
Like most posts I have seen, there were NO NUMBERS OF ANY KIND ON IT, but there are a couple of things that I have noticed. It does have the Gibson trapezoid inlay on the headstock, and all of the position markers on the neck are dots, not the square or trapezoidal. Also the pot switches are short shaft, and while the pickups might be humbuckers, they are single coil in a double coil case.
Can anyone tell me anything about this guitar, it would be much appreciated
Go to your local hobby/crafts store or plastic supply store scrap bin and buy a piece of plastic sheet that is the right thickness & color you need & make your own .
Make a template out of card stock and transfer your pattern to the plastic drill the holes and then cut it out and finish sand the edges for final fit.
When you are done you’ll have the satisfaction of making it yourself and you will know its done right.
Pick guards can get done the same way.
That’ll happen faster than searching for an exact fit on e-bay or some other flea market site.
But you might get lucky if someone is parting one out.
While you have the back cavities and pickup cavities open you can line them with copper or aluminum foil for added shielding (this cuts down on stray interference noise). The foil in the cavity should lap up over(but not past) the step that the cover sets into at several locations. Cover the inside surface of the cavity covers with the shielding foil. when the covers are set in the foil surfaces will make contact and give the shielding continuity through the covers.
A ground wire can be soldered to the shielding in the cavity and attached to the shield ground for the pickups/pots.
When I was looking at a Carvin DC160 in the ’80s they were done that way from the factory.Carvin would even sell you the foil if you wanted to DIY on a guitar that was not shielded.
Those old single coil HONDO pickups with the chrome covers that they tried to pass off as humbuckers are often referred to as “un-buckers” , “fauxbuckers” & “fakebuckers” LOL.
The DiMarzio option didn’t show up until the late 70s/early 80s and then only for a few years after.
The HONDO DiMarzio pickups will not have covers on them and the pole pieces are not adjustable but they sound great.
If you find a set of those old DiMarzios snag them and put ’em in or get some other brand of hotter aftermarket pickups for it.
Good luck with your Hondo ressurection.
I picked one up yesterday in the charity shop for £50. Looking online for more info on manufacture date but like many of you, it’s proving to be a real struggle.
So great to read about all your guitars and back stories to them!
I bought with the intension of ripping ou the pickups to put in my Schecter C-1 (cause the active pickups in there suck – duncan designed). The previous owner had used it for pyrotechnics on stage and has some burn marks. Also stuck what looks like masking tape all over, looks naff! But once I got it home and plugged it in I was amazed, now I want to keep it and fix it up nice. Now the best guitar I own.
Just recently built myself an SG style guitar but that’s sitting on the back burner now I have this new toy.
Serial number reads 0090190 on bolt on neck plate. I assume dimarzio pups from the awesome sound, Kluson Deluxe tuners and the R/T switch is down by the tone and volume knobs. Happy to post picturs if anyone wants to see?
Like everyone on this site, would love to fin a site that gives serial numbers some meaning!
Still got my Hondo after 35 years! 🙂 Saw it in a music shop in Stratford, East London for £65. Had to save up with my paper round money of £2.50 a week. Took me ages to get it. Having had it put aside for me, I remember some bloke trying to take the ‘Saved’ sign off it- told him where to go!
It no longer has strings, a bridge, and top pick-up don’t work but when I get the money, I’m going to fix it all up. Ha! I said that in 1982!
Please help date my Hondo II Les Paul......I'm having no luck!!
RJOBX
Bought this beauty from a pawn shop in Augusta Maine for about $60.00 ……mostly for fun to replace the no name Les Paul copy (first ever electric guitar I ever owned at 12 years old and stupidly traded for some long forgotten item). Cleaned up the pots, set it up, restrung it and WOW! Sounds a lot better than I ever thought a knock off would. So here’s the specs: Can anyone out there help me?
Hondo 2 lettering with what appears to be a true attempt at copying the Gibson headstock. Sunburst paint scheme. Slight divit in top of headstock, square inlays. DiMarzio pickups sticker on pick guard, and a sticker serial number on back of HDLP-2BS. I would say definately not maple, some sort of compressed wood. If you didn’t see words “Hondo II on the headstock and didn’t pick it up (it’s a lot lighter) you’d swear it may be an actual Gibson Les Paul just from image alone. I love this little guitar and am really interested if anybody can make sense of the serial or the production era, or the original selling price. Thanks so much!!
I use to have a gibson les paul standard but unfortunately it got stolen!!!!!I still have the serial # B2936560 I was wandering what year the model is.I hope you can tell me from the #.thanks!!
Wanted les paul for under $450, in decent shape, any other finish than ebony or cherry sunburst. Epiphone or Gibson I’m open to anything that plays well, sounds nice and looks decent.
I have 2 Les Pauls but this guy at work says he has a 57(?) vintage Les Paul under his bed in the original tweed case and he’s waiting for Les Paul himself to die so he can sell it. (what a dick) anyway I think Gibson only made goldtops through 57 and started with the sunbursts in 58. This guy says his is a yellow burst (which is a cherry faded to yellow). I have offered to buy this guitar sight unseen but he obviously is going to hold out till he can get the most money for it. Anyone have any ballpark figures on how much money this guy could potentially get?…Should I not even consider it? Thanks
These guitars are collectible because of what they are, and not because Les Paul is alive or not. The value on these guitars continues to rise regardless. There were about 1,712 of them made between 1958 – 1960. If it’s a flame top, then it’s not a 57 (like you said). Simply look at the serial number on the back of the headstock. The first number indicates the year made. 8 is a 58, 9 is a 59, & 0 is a 60. 1961 was the SG body only. I hope the guy sells it to you if he heasn’t already. If you ever get a picture, please e-mail me with it. How much does he want (dealers over-price them). You can find them in Japan for cheaper.
: i cant figure out the wiring for my pickups. its a les paul standard w/mini humbuckers (obl’s) please help me, im a non-mechanical bastard!!!!
Maybe you found out already? http://www.harmonycentral.com is a great start for links for anything and everything music. Go to gibson.com for wiring diagrams as well as Seymor Duncan’s website and DiMarzio Pickups website. All you need to know are the tools to learn!
: I would like to know how do you know the year of a les paul guitar. Call Gibson Customer Support and they will tell you how to figure out their code on the head stock. http://www.gibson.com
I have been tring to find some things out about this Les Paul Jr. my grandfather gave me a number of years ago. i know it’s a Jr., but i’m not sure of the year or the value. the serial number on it is 149 and it is a double cutaway. it’s in great condition except for some minor dings and such. single pick-up. everything is pretty much original, i had to change out the pots because they were causeing a bad grounding. any help would be great. thanks.
i say couple hundred but really its wut u think it is worth,u price it sumthimes places that can find out for u price them higher or lower than actual worth so its what u think its worth
: I have been tring to find some things out about this Les Paul Jr. my grandfather gave me a number of years ago. i know it’s a Jr., but i’m not sure of the year or the value. the serial number on it is 149 and it is a double cutaway. it’s in great condition except for some minor dings and such. single pick-up. everything is pretty much original, i had to change out the pots because they were causeing a bad grounding. any help would be great. thanks.
oh, someone who knew very little about guitars told me it might be a 59, so that’s where i got that from. ahren
I have a Les Paul Custom, I believe is a 1974 or 1975. It has a silver/grayish finished. Any idea how much it is worth and how many were made?
Thanks, Les
The silverbursts were first made in 1978. You might want to check the serial number with the Gibson website to confirm the year of manufacture. Do you have any pics of it? If you do, and if you want to sell it, please send pics to [email protected]
Thanks
Gene
: I have a Les Paul Custom, I believe is a 1974 or 1975. It has a silver/grayish finished. Any idea how much it is worth and how many were made?
: Thanks, Les
Sounds like a LP Custom "silverburst" They tend to start looking greenish as they age. I’m not sure they made them in ’70’s though. My buddy has one and his is ’81 and I also remember a dude in a local band back in early ’80’s that played one, his was also ’81 and I remember a Candlebox video w/ the guitarist playing one. To my knowledge not too many were made but the value would be about the same as any other LP Custom from the early ’80’s….about a grand give or take.
I would like to buy a mint or near mint flake guitar of any color except silver, or red, but need to find someone who owns one that changed the strings every 24 hours of play, polished it, treated the fingerboard with the proper oils, and kept it, well, in a hardshell case.
I know that these are discontinued and were Limited Edition series.
I am only interested in dealing with "Well Intentioned" seller’s.
I have just bought a 50’s? L/P special from a pawn shop. It has binding on front and back of the body and looks factory. Anybody out there know if there were any made like this? It has been refinished, but looks like the binding was on the guitar before the refin.
A friend just gave me (yes, gave me) a 1975 Les Paul Special ’55 reissue. Two P-90’s and a wrap around tailpeice/bridge. Anyone have one of these and can comment on its virtues?? Thanks.
A friend just gave me (yes, gave me) a 1975 Les Paul Special ’55 reissue. Two P-90’s and a wrap around tailpeice/bridge. Anyone have one of these and can comment on its virtues?? Thanks.
: A friend just gave me (yes, gave me) a 1975 Les Paul Special ’55 reissue. Two P-90’s and a wrap around tailpeice/bridge. Anyone have one of these and can comment on its virtues?? Thanks.
i love mine! good thick sound
do you like yours now?
A friend just gave me (yes, gave me) a 1975 Les Paul Special ’55 reissue. Two P-90’s and a wrap around tailpeice/bridge. Anyone have one of these and can comment on its virtues?? Thanks.
A friend just gave me (yes, gave me) a 1975 Les Paul Special ’55 reissue. Two P-90’s and a wrap around tailpeice/bridge. Anyone have one of these and can comment on its virtues?? Thanks.
I have an interesting guitar. It is an 80’s Les Paul Custom with a Kahler style tremelo (stock I assume since it has the Gibson logo) and machine heads with little handles that fold out into string winders on each one. It is a smokey grey burst. and has really really hot pickups. can anyone tell me anything about this guitar. It really sounds great and plays like a dream (but I have to put really light guage strings on it to keep the setup correct) thanks
Anyone selling one of these in good condition?Im looking for a 71-76 model. Whichever color pretty good condition. Im new to the internet, so pretty much anything helps.(not ebay, they took my frinds money and didnt send him anything or something like that)
Thanks,
Tom
I used to have a 56 Jr, and it was one of the sweetest guitars I ever owned. I intend to build one with all the original hardware, but I am looking for body specifications. I might have to go to Gibson for help but thought I would ask on line. Any help or ideas would be very helpful.
1960’s slim-taper neck rosewood fingerboard,maple neck,mother-of-pearl
or abalone?inlays(blocks)start at first fret. carved maple top(birds eye maple)?
cream binding on body,neck,and headstock.22 fret,tune-o-matic bridge
2 humbucking pickups.have pics on request.
Could someone tell me the differences of these 2 guitars.I’ve got one refinish and serial no. has lost.It’s also has a new binding{not cover maple on cutaway side}There is still 1pot original{centralab 134623} others have changed.If anyone has any detail about neck joint,pickup,or anything else .PPPPlease reply me…..Thank you very much.
You can download a pdf on serial numbers, descriptions, changes and colors made etc.
: Could someone tell me the differences of these 2 guitars.I’ve got one refinish and serial no. has lost.It’s also has a new binding{not cover maple on cutaway side}There is still 1pot original{centralab 134623} others have changed.If anyone has any detail about neck joint,pickup,or anything else .PPPPlease reply me…..Thank you very much.
Hello every one I just purchases my first real Gibson Les Paul Custom
the only thing is that it has three gold Humbuckers and the center one was added later, by a professional it is an original gibson one I think but I do not know which one.
What you think about the value of the guitar did it decrease or…..
I also have another question: could anyone e-mail me the steps and tool needed for a good setup?
I have always owned Floyd Rose bridges and now with this one I do not know where to start.
Thanks.
I have a 1959 Les Paul Custom. It’s white, and in cherry condition…except for one thing….someone stole the Volume
and Tone Control knobs….yaaaaaaaaaaargh!! I figure, if there is a chance of replacing them with origional equiptment,
you guys are the ones to ask. So, anybody….? I am willing to pay the price to find what I’m looking for.
Thank you…….Jethro
I am looking to buy a 1970s Gibson Les Paul Deluxe (with mini-humbuckers) in the beautiful, classic GOLDTOP finish. I am looking for one in good/players condition with no breaks or repairs for under $1000. If anyone has one that is interested in selling PLEASE contact me with the info.
To be honest with you to buy any 70’s Goldtop for under $1000 with no breaks or repairs, you are gong to be looking at a guitar with heavy greening. I have seen decent goldtops from the 70’s go for as low as 1350. Book value is 1350 – 1700 per condition. So you may want to save a bit more cash and get something a little nicer.
Could anyone please tell me the price range of how much a 1956 Gibson Lespaul original goldtop w/ brown case and gibson lespaul amp 1956 is worth? Its in mint condition. Thanks so much!
ill give you $5,500.00 for it right now. email me if you are interested at [email protected]
Hello, I dont have any clue about Les Pauls. My friend just gave me a burst reissue which is taped in the case as "59 reissue, #19". It has PAFs pick ups with black label "pat. applied for", moderate flame top, great sound and action, and serial number on back of headstock is inked "5 0019" Made in USA. Could anyone tell me if this guitar is indeed a 59 reissue, and please confirm if its from 1985? It looks old….Any clue about its value also?
Thanks so much,
Nacho http://www.telecasterplanet.com
Hey guys this experience has been so great, I mean, 18 days after my post I am just overwhelmed from your response, both in quantity and quality…Thanks so much for your time, effort and help, I know my questions were not very difficult but I am just a neofit on Les Pauls…I will surely come back here often to visit you again and boomark this page right now!
Yours truly,
Nacho.
I have an original Slash Les Paul for sale. This guitar is in mint condition and extremly rare (limited to 75 in 1997). Flametop, hand painted Slash Snakepit logo, Cobra mother of pearl inlay. These guitars are impossible to find these days, and prices have skyrocketed. Last one i saw was selling in london for 8,000 pounds (about $14,000). I am selling mine for $11,000.00, including shipping (US only). Serious collectors only please.
Common guys. THeyre were 73 made 75 including slash’s 2 he was given. They were made between 96 and 98. Facts are facts. Haven’t heard one was sold to guitar center hollywood. 20,000 sounds like a steal for this guitar. The extreme rarity alone should put it up between 50 and 100K.
: I have an original Slash Les Paul for sale. This guitar is in mint condition and extremly rare (limited to 75 in 1997). Flametop, hand painted Slash Snakepit logo, Cobra mother of pearl inlay. These guitars are impossible to find these days, and prices have skyrocketed. Last one i saw was selling in london for 8,000 pounds (about $14,000). I am selling mine for $11,000.00, including shipping (US only). Serious collectors only please.
Hi,
I’m interested in your slash, do you still have it? If you do, can you sell it to me? Thanks
1. There are definately more than 50 ’cause I own SL061!!
2. Hey willing buyer willing seller but anyone seriously wanting this guitar just do a quick search and you can find at least 2 new Slash guitars in a real shop asking for less than $10K and bet you those shops are ready to discount even more…. so be a smart shopper.
: 1. There are definately more than 50 ’cause I own SL061!!
: 2. Hey willing buyer willing seller but anyone seriously wanting this guitar just do a quick search and you can find at least 2 new Slash guitars in a real shop asking for less than $10K and bet you those shops are ready to discount even more…. so be a smart shopper. how much do you want for it
: 1. There are definately more than 50 ’cause I own SL061!!
: 2. Hey willing buyer willing seller but anyone seriously wanting this guitar just do a quick search and you can find at least 2 new Slash guitars in a real shop asking for less than $10K and bet you those shops are ready to discount even more…. so be a smart shopper.
Hey, TELL ME WHERE PLEASE!!!!
Slight correction, there were only 50 made! Christ dude, you own 3 of them?
Thanks anyways, I got mine about 2 months ago. I was VERY lucky and found it for much less…If you can afford it though (or even if you can’t), this guitar is abso-frekin-lutely amazing!
Slight correction, there were only 50 made! Christ dude, you own 3 of them?
Thanks anyways, I got mine about 2 months ago. I was VERY lucky and found it for much less…If you can afford it though (or even if you can’t), this guitar is abso-frekin-lutely amazing!
Slight correction, there were only 50 made! Christ dude, you own 3 of them?
Thanks anyways, I got mine about 2 months ago. I was VERY lucky and found it for much less…If you can afford it though (or even if you can’t), this guitar is abso-frekin-lutely amazing!
: Slight correction, there were only 50 made! Christ dude, you own 3 of them?
: Thanks anyways, I got mine about 2 months ago. I was VERY lucky and found it for much less…If you can afford it though (or even if you can’t), this guitar is abso-frekin-lutely amazing!
Hey yo, there were 73 of these baby’s made, 75 if you count the two slash owned. They were made between 1996 and 1998
: Slight correction, there were only 50 made! Christ dude, you own 3 of them?
: Thanks anyways, I got mine about 2 months ago. I was VERY lucky and found it for much less…If you can afford it though (or even if you can’t), this guitar is abso-frekin-lutely amazing!
my bad! i talked to a dealer about a year ago that swore that he had number sl 63… i thought there was only 50, but he told me he sold about 5 of em, and it was a run of 75. And he is a highly respected dealer, only sells high end gibsons (I’m talkin real bursts for 70,000, not reissue stuff).So only 50 then. Back to my original thoughts.
I’m not sure if this includes the PROTOTYPE though…
Yeah, I’ve read several sources listing the # "75" and also "100". I believe they were suppose to do 100, but I heard the guy who did the snake carving did not want to make anymore and stopped at 50! I think I’ve heard that the guy has pass on since…
This has been debated somewhat in the past, but http://www.snakepit.org lists it at 50 and I give them the most credibility in Slash knowledge. I think it’s actually pretty amazing that more info. isn’t available about this guitar! I really wish Gibson or someone would put out more info. so more people are aware of this amazing piece of art (thus increasing its value).
It saddens me when I hear someone say "Slash’s Les Paul" and learn that they’re actually referring to the crappy Ephiphony. Worst of all, most people don’t even know the Custom Shop exists!!!
: I’m not sure if this includes the PROTOTYPE though…
: Yeah, I’ve read several sources listing the # "75" and also "100". I believe they were suppose to do 100, but I heard the guy who did the snake carving did not want to make anymore and stopped at 50! I think I’ve heard that the guy has pass on since…
: This has been debated somewhat in the past, but http://www.snakepit.org lists it at 50 and I give them the most credibility in Slash knowledge. I think it’s actually pretty amazing that more info. isn’t available about this guitar! I really wish Gibson or someone would put out more info. so more people are aware of this amazing piece of art (thus increasing its value).
: It saddens me when I hear someone say "Slash’s Les Paul" and learn that they’re actually referring to the crappy Ephiphony. Worst of all, most people don’t even know the Custom Shop exists!!!
yeah i know, i hate how epiphone is known as making slash’s les paul signature…I would say these guitars are probably some of the best Les Pauls made (from all aspects, playability, looks, tone).Hey do you know what pickups are in the guitars, are they seymour duncan alnico 2’s, or just the regular gibson stock pickups (290’s?) …slash himself had #1 and #2… #1 is now out of his posession and at guitar center hollywood…. i know lots about that guitar.
i’ve seen the one with serial number SL75, so i know for a fact more than 50 were made
I have not read or seen anything otherwise (I’ve never taken off the pickup covers to see)…
I know quite a bit about the Prototype also! Are you from LA too? I’m just a little confused about the history though. I thought the prototype was 1 of the 2 that were stolen from Slash. Since Slash still uses the other sig. LP, I assume that he never recovered the Prototype. I saw the Prototype at Guitar Center Hollywood 2 months ago and being curious, I asked if it was for sale. A salesman looked it up and said $40,000!
I came back a week later and was talking to one of the managers of the Vintage dept. His story was that Slash had given the Prototype to his manager, who inturn, sold it to Guitar Center for $20,000.
I don’t know, something doesn’t seem right, just sounds kinda fishy. I wouldn’t be surprised if the guy who stole it from Slash was actually the one who sold it to G.C. Do you know anything about this?
I must say, having seen this guitar in person, it is even more stunning than the rest of the custom shops (if that’s even possible?).
I’m not sure if this includes the PROTOTYPE though…
Yeah, I’ve read several sources listing the # "75" and also "100". I believe they were suppose to do 100, but I heard the guy who did the snake carving did not want to make anymore and stopped at 50! I think I’ve heard that the guy has pass on since…
This has been debated somewhat in the past, but http://www.snakepit.org lists it at 50 and I give them the most credibility in Slash knowledge. I think it’s actually pretty amazing that more info. isn’t available about this guitar! I really wish Gibson or someone would put out more info. so more people are aware of this amazing piece of art (thus increasing its value).
It saddens me when I hear someone say "Slash’s Les Paul" and learn that they’re actually referring to the crappy Ephiphony. Worst of all, most people don’t even know the Custom Shop exists!!!
Iam selling my 71-72 les paul triumph bass Serial # 135509 Natural finish good shape with original hardshell case!!!! $1500.00 obo
: Iam selling my 71-72 les paul triumph bass Serial # 135509 Natural finish good shape with original hardshell case!!!! $2000 obo
A friend of mine wants to sell his 76 L.P. Custom. It has a natural top and a maple finger board. Does anyone know what these are worth? I know the maple board makes it rarer but is it rare because nobody wants it? Thanks.
: 76 L.P. Custom…has a…maple finger board…the maple board makes it rarer but is it rare because nobody wants it?
Short answer is yes. I have a ’79, and it was about $200 less than a regular Custom with the ebony fingerboard. Some folks like ’em, tho’; I think mine is fantastic. And what’s his name from Def Leppard uses one, too.
Want to sell 08-12-02
: Want to sell 08-12-02
Please send me a picture of the guitar and a price
how much is a 1959 lespaul gibson worth signed by jimmypage
how much is a 1959 lespaul gibson worth signed by jimmypage
Hi, anyone knows which model of Seymour Duncan use Slash?
: Hi, anyone knows which model of Seymour Duncan use Slash? he uses the alnico pro 2 humbuckers.
he doesnt use the duncan alinico 2 despite what he and adam day say…trust me. His pickups are very expensive. although he has used the duncan alnico 2 on some of his guitars at home.
Alnico 2’s…
Sidenote: After 5 years of searching, I finally got SLASH Signature Custom Shop Les Paul (not the crappy Ephiphone), the REAL DEAL!!!!
If any body has or knows of a 1978 Les paul 25/50 model for sale in exc condition please let me know.I would like to replace 1 I had.
Thanks,Rich 949-463-7187
I have one. (I am the original owner)The guitar has been played only once or twice.
What are you looking to spend?
: I have one. (I am the original owner)The guitar has been played only once or twice.
: What are you looking to spend?
tony,
r u looking 2 get rid of the 25/50??
where r u located. e/m some pics if interested.
Peace,
Louie K.
: : I have one. (I am the original owner)The guitar has been played only once or twice.
: : What are you looking to spend?
: tony,
: r u looking 2 get rid of the 25/50??
: where r u located. e/m some pics if interested.
: Peace,
: Louie K.
I have one I might be willing to sell. I replaced the pups but I still have the originols. Everythings in pretty decent shape. The finish is a little worn on the Series VII’s.
: : : I have one. (I am the original owner)The guitar has been played only once or twice.
: : : What are you looking to spend?
: : tony,
: : r u looking 2 get rid of the 25/50??
: : where r u located. e/m some pics if interested.
: : Peace,
: : Louie K.
: I have one I might be willing to sell. I replaced the pups but I still have the originols. Everythings in pretty decent shape. The finish is a little worn on the Series VII’s.
Do you still have LP 25/50
If any body has or knows of a 1978 Les paul 25/50 model for sale in exc condition please let me know.I would like to replace 1 I had.
Thanks,Rich 949-463-7187
where can i find one of these at a really good price?
: where can i find one of these at a really good price?
i got a mint condition gibson slash les paul for sale $11,000.00 (shipping included)…. they are extremely hard to find, very very rare (75 made, not 50)…. i have 3 of em…. email me if you are interested…. the only other one availible in the world as of now is in england for 8,000.00 english pounds, which translates into something like $14,000.00 …this guitar will blow you away. [email protected]
Are you talking about the crappy Ephiphones or the REAL Les Paul Custom Shop SLASH Signature?
Epiphone: $400-600 US and can be found all over the Internet (EBAY always has some)
If you’re talking about the REAL SLASH CUSTOM SHOP, you can just about forget it. After 5 years of searching, mine finally arrived 2 days ago from a guy in Japan. $5K+ and it was a bargain. You will NOT be able to find one for less than $8K’s if you can find one at all. Only 50 were produced in 1996-97. Most people (like myself) buys it and keeps it. It is a work of art and sounds amazing. Feel free to email me directly if you’d like to chat more about it. [email protected]
how do i tell what year my guitar is ,does anybody know how to read the seriel numbers
If it’s a Les Paul made after something like 1978, it’s the first and fifth digit in the serial #, i.e. #85238235 would mean 1988.
Anything from the 70’s or before, you just need to know your stuff.
Cherry Sunburst, black pick guard, gold trim, pearl inlay, some laquer worn off the neck but in good condition. #70969018 can anybody tell me what its worth ? I would like to sell it.
:i will buy it for 750.00
It is "worth" whatever someone is willing to pay. Without being able to play it or see a photo, I would guest a ball-park figure of $850-$1,400.
Anyone else agree?
How much should a custom shop model sell for nowadys?
Man I have been looking for one for a couple years but where did you find one??? I can’t believe it, I’ve seen literally hundreds of Jimmy Pages and Nashville Ace’s go by, more than a 2 dozen of those 300 Custom Shop Ace’s but I have not seen 1 of %!@#4?! 200 Custom Shop Joe Perry’s.
Eric:
Stumbled on this message board the other say. I got #173 of 200 Joe Perry Custom Shop guitar. Are you interested? I could send you some pictures.
: Eric:
: Stumbled on this message board the other say. I got #173 of 200 Joe Perry Custom Shop guitar. Are you interested? I could send you some pictures. I am interested in the jp Les paul. Frank
hello
could you send me pic of this model
whats the diff betwenn the other j perry gibson
do you know is price
thanks
Somewhere between $3,000-$4,500. Apparently, within the Joe Perry model, there are 2 different versions. I don’t know the specifics, but I know one has a signature on the body, while the other version doesn’t. Ironically, apparently, the unsigned version costs more…
Check out http://www.maeguitars.com (they’ve got one right now)
I just got a SLASH Signature Custom Shop from these guys a few days ago. I am very, very happy with the puchase even though it cost a fortune….
: Somewhere between $3,000-$4,500. Apparently, within the Joe Perry model, there are 2 different versions. I don’t know the specifics, but I know one has a signature on the body, while the other version doesn’t. Ironically, apparently, the unsigned version costs more…
That is because he is an embarrassment these days.
: Check out http://www.maeguitars.com (they’ve got one right now)
: I just got a SLASH Signature Custom Shop from these guys a few days ago. I am very, very happy with the puchase even though it cost a fortune….
the one with the <cheesy> white painted signature on the body of the guitar was the regular model. Listed at like $2700 price until Gibson put it out of its misery. The other one is Custom Shop and damm expensive.
I agree that Aerosmith is an embarrassment nowadays. But I wouldn’t put so much blame on JP as oppose to Tyler! This guy wants to act and stay young by trying to associate himself with today’s no-talent pop-stars; K-Rock, Pink, etc…
Gotta give him credit for being able to pull the other 4 guys into the crapper with him though. Axl couldn’t do that w/ "GnR". The 4 other guys wouldn’t let that happen!
i am looking for a nice good looking used les paul to by under $300 i would like really any color dont matter to me but id perfer the orginal les paul color heritage cherry sunburst, email me bak if u have one or know of one that is for sale thanx
YOU WILL NEVER FIND A GIBSON LES PAUL IN ANY SORT OF GOOD CONDITION FOR $300 YOU FUCKING PIECE OF SHIT!!! WHAT KIND OF MORON ARE YOU?1?1?1?
I think you should check ebay and other clasifieds and you will see you may be out of luck. Even a broken headstock LP will cost you. Maybe a Melody Maker, The Paul, or something of that sort thats been beat to shit but, hardly a real LP of any decent condition. Save some bucks, use plastic or get real lucky. Even Studios, which I have- a ’93 Ebony- sell for $600+. Rock on!
i’m looking for a used epiphone les paul gothic at a reasonable brice, I’m willing to pay for shipping and handling, case or no case it doesn’t matter.- thanx e-mail me if you can help me find one for under 350
i am looking for a nice good looking used les paul to by under $300 i would like really any color dont matter to me but id perfer the orginal les paul color heritage cherry sunburst, email me bak if u have one or know of one that is for sale thanx
: i am looking for a nice good looking used les paul to by under $300 i would like really any color dont matter to me but id perfer the orginal les paul color heritage cherry sunburst, email me bak if u have one or know of one that is for sale thanx
What is this, comic relief?
i want this guitar i would perfer it in Ebony but any other color will be fine im young so i don’t have alot of money so please be cheaper then $800. have fun out there all you lucky musicians
: i want this guitar i would perfer it in Ebony but any other color will be fine im young so i don’t have alot of money so please be cheaper then $800. have fun out there all you lucky musicians
_I have a ’93 Studio in Black and chrome, zebra coils – ’57 classic neck/’59 S.Duncan bridge, cream plastic with hard case, looks like a Standard plays great, $775 firm check out the guitar at http://www.deeppocketband.com
: i want this guitar i would perfer it in Ebony but any other color will be fine im young so i don’t have alot of money so please be cheaper then $800. have fun out there all you lucky musicians
i actually bought a black les paul studio with a gig bag 2 years ago and only paid $400(used). I have since sold it. If you look around long enough you should be able to find something to your liking.
A couple days ago, my grandfather gave me his old Les Paul Junior. It is a cutaway with 1 pickup, and on the back it has "8 0086". If somebody knows the year, value, or anything, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
This guitar is a 1960 Les Paul Jr. Single Pickup,Completely Original. If Anybody Out There Can Help Me Asess the Value, I’m quite willing to sell the guitar. I’ve had it for over 25 years. Paul Glass Email: [email protected] Thanks
: This guitar is a 1960 Les Paul Jr. Single Pickup,Cherry Color&Completely Original. If Anybody Out There Can Help Me Asess the Value, I’m quite willing to sell the guitar. I’ve had it for over 25 years. Paul Glass Email: [email protected] Thanks
: A couple days ago, my grandfather gave me his old Les Paul Junior. It is a cutaway with 1 pickup, and on the back it has "8 0086". If somebody knows the year, value, or anything, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Sorry, but I gotta make an adjustment here — I think it is a double cutaway, actually.
I have recently aquired a late fifties Les Paul Special. I know it has been in my uncles possesion since early 62. I would like to know how to figure out the year and place a value on it. Any help would be appreciated. Feel free to call my cell 775 690-0831 or email me.
I need to know the all around demensions for a 2002 Les Paul standard premium plus
: I need to know the all around demensions for a 2002 Les Paul standard premium plus
You should check out http://www.harmonycentral.com, they will have a number of links to sites for guitar building and hardware. I built a LP copy, mahogany back/maple top(carved of course), I bought a neck but, I did glue it in just like the real ones. Seymor Duncan ’59’s in the neck and bridge and all the standard hardware. I went to Guitar Center and just measured one out as well as traced the shape of the body on a piece of large art paper.
This popular thread has been given its own page : Hondo II Les Paul copy
: Can anyone tell me when Hondo II made the Les Paul copies?
: I picked one up…..I have torn it apart and found zip…No
: numbers at all.
hondo was build the les paul copies between 1979 and 1981
Check out this site
http://samick.wikia.com/wiki/Hondo
It tries do give as much history as possible about SAMICK the manufacturer that actually made the guitars for HONDO & HONDO II that were marketed worldwide .
There is also some breakdown of model #’s and serial #’s but some models do not show up in the database because it is a work in progress.
Hope this helps some of the people trynng to pin down when & where there axe was produced
: : Can anyone tell me when Hondo II made the Les Paul copies?
: : I picked one up…..I have torn it apart and found zip…No
: : numbers at all.
: hondo was build the les paul copies between 1979 and 1981
I’ve still have mine 35+ years and back plate has number
: : : Can anyone tell me when Hondo II made the Les Paul copies?
: : : I picked one up…..I have torn it apart and found zip…No
: : : numbers at all.
: : hondo was build the les paul copies between 1979 and 1981
: I’ve still have mine 35+ years and back plate has number
I bought mine for $5 in 1987 from a rummage sale. Was missing line input, nut, bridge (both pc.s), tuners,pot cover,knobs, and of course strings. Over the years I have fixed it to very playable. I have given it to a neighbors’ son who is handicapped, they moved and I found it laying on top of our garbage dumpster. Mine MUST be rare because I havent seen one like it anywhere. The body is layered "plywood" ,I guess you would call it, and body is flat.
After all its life’s abuse, God only knows what happened to it B4 the rummage sale, it is a screamer.
I play this scratched/knicked up, one-dented fret, switch-knob missing boat anchor over my MIJ strat, ovation, and my NJ warlock for the fact that its action is awesome, never played a more confortabley curved neck and the sound is from soppy sad to pure evil.
I would love to find one like this in mint shape or even see a picture of what it is supposed to look like. Mine will NEVER be pristine. That would take an act of a higher power, but I would never sell it.
Anyone have any info on the "plywood solid bodied" Hondo 2’s or if you know someone selling one in great shape please email [email protected]
Thank you
Had One in 1979, WIne Red was my first guitar. I was 16 then. Paid 199.99 New. Wish I would not have sold her.
Found the same one on line for 180.00 plus shipping, but am leary about buying a used guitar on line. For those of you that still have yours, hang on too ’em. Was a great Japanese Guitar for cheap. Played sounded/good. Would to here what mine would sound like with a Duncan JB and 59 like I have in my Epi Special II (Which sounds awseome).
Peace and Greetings fron the gold US of A
: Had One in 1979, WIne Red was my first guitar. I was 16 then. Paid 199.99 New. Wish I would not have sold her.
: Found the same one on line for 180.00 plus shipping, but am leary about buying a used guitar on line. For those of you that still have yours, hang on too ’em. Was a great Japanese Guitar for cheap. Played sounded/good. Would to here what mine would sound like with a Duncan JB and 59 like I have in my Epi Special II (Which sounds awseome).
: Peace and Greetings fron the gold US of A
Bought mine in 1978 still have it, just bought my son a Fender squire.
I’ve just let mine see light after moving house about 15 months ago.
Been using a newly aquied Strat so she’s been left a bit forgotten.
Having fired her up again i reallise she’s in need of a bit of attenion so I’ve been surfing with an aim to rewire and came across the guitarsite.
I bought her 2nd hand in 1977ish for £75 which was an absolute fortune. I’ve had her set her up to a great action. Over the years there’s been the poo poo comments from ‘those who know’ "it’s plywood!!" but they reconsider when they hear the tone and sustain!!
Rip it up,
Johnny
: I’ve just let mine see light after moving house about 15 months ago.
: Been using a newly aquied Strat so she’s been left a bit forgotten.
: Having fired her up again i reallise she’s in need of a bit of attenion so I’ve been surfing with an aim to rewire and came across the guitarsite.
: I bought her 2nd hand in 1977ish for £75 which was an absolute fortune. I’ve had her set her up to a great action. Over the years there’s been the poo poo comments from ‘those who know’ "it’s plywood!!" but they reconsider when they hear the tone and sustain!!
: Rip it up,
: Johnny
i have a Hondo II Les Paul copy 1969 solid swomp ash body its heavey its 22 frets on a shourt neck and i need to replace the fingerboard can any one help me fined the corect size of this fingerboard please mike at [email protected]
I’m fixing up my brother-in-law’s Hondo II, which he got off a mate for next to nothing.
It’s not working, has a broken bridge, is missing the nut and a fret board inlay. Lucky for me I have all the parts & wiring off another LP (a mate was gonna paint the body, and um, his parent’s threw it out in a cleanup).
I’ve told him these guitars are semi-collectable, so he’s pretty happy with his score.
Semi-collectible? These guitars are getting even more rare as the days go by. I was on eBay the other day and I was trying to find other Hondo II Les Paul copies for sale. The funny thing was that I could not find any! I am the guy who thought I had a $300 buyer for my 1974 Hondo II Les Paul copy back in September of 2007. I still firmly believe that my guitar is worth $300 all day long without its hardshell case. I bought a TKL hardshell case for the Hondo in October of 2007 which came with a 1995 Samick Artist Series Les Paul copy. I ended up getting $200 for the Samick on eBay even though it had messed up tuners. What a nice axe but I needed the money. As for my Hondo, I will continue to keep it until I receive an offer I’m comfortable with. If anyone is interested, I want $400 for the Hondo plus the hardshell case.
: I’m fixing up my brother-in-law’s Hondo II, which he got off a mate for next to nothing.
: It’s not working, has a broken bridge, is missing the nut and a fret board inlay. Lucky for me I have all the parts & wiring off another LP (a mate was gonna paint the body, and um, his parent’s threw it out in a cleanup).
: I’ve told him these guitars are semi-collectable, so he’s pretty happy with his score.
Hey, first girl around here?
I’m in Argentina, I have just bought my Hondo II today at an auction sale. I want to know everything about her… or him, I guess it’s a she. And "she" it’s at the luthier now, getting beautiful, so I can’t wait to play it at home! I read great things about it but I want to learn more. So if you have any information, let me know!
Greetings from Buenos Aires,
Clara V.
You could be the first girl around here, heh. Congratulations on your guitar purchase! I had no idea that Hondo guitars were produced in Argentina. If you would like to find out more about your Hondo II, please let me know and I will try to help.
: Hey, first girl around here?
: I’m in Argentina, I have just bought my Hondo II today at an auction sale. I want to know everything about her… or him, I guess it’s a she. And "she" it’s at the luthier now, getting beautiful, so I can’t wait to play it at home! I read great things about it but I want to learn more. So if you have any information, let me know!
: Greetings from Buenos Aires,
: Clara V.
Hi, just dropping by to clarify a little mistake here… No, … definetly Hondos are not produced in Argentina (we have astonishing luthiers doing great guitars here though…).
I own a 1979 Hondo II Les Paul, and it is in great shape. I traded it for a painting of mine some 15 years ago. It has been my main guitar since then, regardless the fact that I have other three good axes and had an american Fender Stratocaster for a long time.
Never mind the plywood body! It sounds amazigly good: great sustain, warm tone, very similar to a Gibson. Has two Dimarzios and I use it with flatwound strings. The sound is very similar to the gibson in the band The XX.
I was surprised yerterday when I saw one in an internet marketplace (same model as mine, but redwine. mine is black) and they were asking some 400 U$S dollars. Last time I did a search some 2 years ago, there was one for 180 U$S… I guess they will wind up being a real collector’s item. Who knows how much will they end up costing?
I will not sell mine anyway….
: Can anyone tell me when Hondo II made the Les Paul copies?
: I picked one up…..I have torn it apart and found zip…No
: numbers at all.
I picked up a beautiful Hondo II Les Paul Copy back in October of last year. I paid $50 for it originally but she needed a couple of new strings (which came with the guitar), one tuning knob, and a good cleaning. I have only practiced with my Hondo less than a handful of times and I played one song on it. I guess I’m afraid of wrecking the thing because they are highly collectible now. A few people said that these were originally manufactured and produced in 1978. I would have to argue the point and say that mine was made in 1974 only because the Serial Number sticker on the neck plate says H740WI. Mine even has the rare head stock symbol. Also, she has minor fretboard wear and black aging spots in the beautiful dark red body. As for the patina, I accidentally cleaned it all off but the guitar looks better than when I first bought it. I can send pictures if anyone wants to take a look. One thing you must understand is that Hondo was never actually sued by Gibson. My father (who also buys and sells expensive guitars) told me this and he even sent me a link. These guitars are valuable though, despite that tidbit of information. There is a guy in my area who may be interested in buying mine for $300! I was complacent about selling her but for $300, I will say a short goodbye. I need the money right now anyways. My car insurance payment is due in October and I want an American Fender Stratocaster or a real Gibson Les Paul.
: : Can anyone tell me when Hondo II made the Les Paul copies?
: : I picked one up…..I have torn it apart and found zip…No
: : numbers at all.
I also have a Hondo Les Paul look alike, however I had no idea the guitar was so valuable. I bought mine at a garage sale a couple years back for 35 dollars and it worked just fine. Thanks for the info
:
: I picked up a beautiful Hondo II Les Paul Copy back in October of last year. I paid $50 for it originally but she needed a couple of new strings (which came with the guitar), one tuning knob, and a good cleaning. I have only practiced with my Hondo less than a handful of times and I played one song on it. I guess I’m afraid of wrecking the thing because they are highly collectible now. A few people said that these were originally manufactured and produced in 1978. I would have to argue the point and say that mine was made in 1974 only because the Serial Number sticker on the neck plate says H740WI. Mine even has the rare head stock symbol. Also, she has minor fretboard wear and black aging spots in the beautiful dark red body. As for the patina, I accidentally cleaned it all off but the guitar looks better than when I first bought it. I can send pictures if anyone wants to take a look. One thing you must understand is that Hondo was never actually sued by Gibson. My father (who also buys and sells expensive guitars) told me this and he even sent me a link. These guitars are valuable though, despite that tidbit of information. There is a guy in my area who may be interested in buying mine for $300! I was complacent about selling her but for $300, I will say a short goodbye. I need the money right now anyways. My car insurance payment is due in October and I want an American Fender Stratocaster or a real Gibson Les Paul.
Hi Jake,
I have a 1979 Hondo II Les Paul copy that my mother gave to me as a Christmas present back then. I would love to see pictures of your Hondo.
Thanks,
D Wash
Hi every body, Im a owner of a Hondo II Les Paul copy
and a Jazz Bass from arround 75/77, and Im a very happy man. Im from argentina.
I purchased a Hondo II new in 1978 from Texas Toms Music in Houston, Texas. Paid 199.99 and had a set of Grovers put on for $40 bucks. I have played it since then and still play it every week. It is blonde and has the number HDLP-2N on neckplate. Had to have it refretted last year. I have never pick up any guitar that has the feel or the sound. It has the original open coil humbuckers. I have no idea of the value. I found this site looking up some old Epiphone guitars that i have. Epiphone has a site that with serical numbers will give you where it was made, what year and production number. Anyone know of a Hondo site like this. Curious if this may be one of the mistakes.
Hey James,
I exchanged a squier stratocaster against a hondo II (hdlp 2N, a blonde lp-copy like yours) yesterday. I’ve found a site with some reviews on hondo guitars:
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Guitar/brand/Hondo
maybe you’ve already found it too. Do you have any other interesting information on this guitar, or tips?
I really like it and I think I did a good deal. How about you?
Oh, and one thing I read and really liked it that it originally has Dimarzio humbuckers. It sounds great for what i’ve heard of it.
greetings from belgium
: Can anyone tell me when Hondo II made the Les Paul copies?
: I picked one up…..I have torn it apart and found zip…No
: numbers at all.
I have a hondo2 L.P. copy I bought at a flea market about 15 yrs. ago for $5 ! It was in very ruff shape.
I actually gave it to a neighbor’s kid to learn on and i guess he got bored of it. I found it in the dumpster and picked it back out! I would love to know where it was before i got it, lol.
But , it is an awesome guitar for what it is.
I put a few new pieces on it but I think the neck has seen better days . I had it adjusted but it still buzzes at the bottom.
It is a solid body and like most of yours’ it has no #’s and I cant find any info on getting parts.
IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFO ON HONDO OR WHERE TO GET PARTS FOR THIS on-going restoration project , PLEASE email me. Thanx.
I just bought one for $80. It says "Hardo II" on the headstock rather than "Hondo II" A long time ago I read a story on the net about a mistake made at the factory. Supposedly, the ones with the errors on the headstock are rare and possibly worth some money.
By the way, mine has the numbers "HDLP-2W1" on the neck-plate. that’s probably the model number cuz my buddy’s Hondo II (his doesn’t have the error) has the same number.
My Hondo sounds better than my Epiphone LP. I can’t believe the amazing tones I can get from this thing. Perhaps somebody should start a website about Hondos.
If anybody knows anything else about the error on the headstock, please tell me.
: Can anyone tell me when Hondo II made the Les Paul copies?
: I picked one up…..I have torn it apart and found zip…No
: numbers at all.
I just got one of these at a garage sale for $50. The cool thing is the guy knew nothing about it and sold it to me in a real Les Paul case. The case is probably worth 3 times what I paid for both.
It’s a great looking guitar in pristine condition. It looks like it porbably just sat around for years.
Anyway, mine has a sticker on it with what appears to be a serial number. As with everyone else though I can’t find any info to date this guitar. I’d love more info.
I just picked up what I believe is a Hondo (nothing on head)and it has the serial number hd740w on neck plate – is it a Hondo?
I have a Hondo 742 delux Les Paul that I bought in Virginia and have had since 1982. beautiful guitar! great burgundy flame finish.tiger maple top, set neck , rose wood fingerboard. pearl inlay,cream color binding. plays awsome. they were made from 1978 to 1982 till the Gibson lawsuit shut down production, not so much for the exact shape of a les paul, so much as the exact shape of the gibson copywrited "mustache shape" of the headstock. as I have heard the set neck varietys were made in japan, and some of the bolt on variety were made in koria, but I have no idea how many , or when.
great guitars though. treat it nice.
as I said, I’ve had mine over 20 years now.
db
Fallon Nevada USA
Wow…didn’t know a few of you out there had hondo II’s…..I inherited mine from my uncle who has like 8 guitars… He rebuilt it a lil in 1984… I put Grover Machine heads on it (in lieu of those cheap tuners…) and overall it plays pretty good.. (I have a 2000 Fender Strat for "good" stuff lol..) but the hondo is a workhorse
i have a late 60’s – early 70’s hondo strat copy. it is, in all aspects, the most wonderful guitar i’ve ever played. it sounds better than a fender. i payed 90$ for it 🙂
: Can anyone tell me when Hondo II made the Les Paul copies?
: I picked one up…..I have torn it apart and found zip…No
: numbers at all.
Hi,
Wow… i’ve got a Hondo II Les Paul copy, had it for about 20 years (my sister bought it for me for £40!). Great guitar, i do however have a PRS CE22 now.. but still like my Hondo. Just never play it, anyone interested in buying it I might consider it just as long as I know she’ll be looked after
Mike
[email protected]
Hi
Just looking for other Hondo II Les Paul owners and spotted your postings… Do you still have one?
I brought my Hondo II Les Paul brand-new back in 1977 when I was 16, I’ve still got the thing! Only problem is that I didn’t touch it for almost 20 years (got married and had kids, an-so-on) now i’m trying to play again.. I’m building a replica of a Matchless Spitfire tube Amp to go with the very blue, grubby sounding (cool) humbucker pickups…
Cheers from
Chris
Melbourne, Victoria
Australia.
: Can anyone tell me when Hondo II made the Les Paul copies?
: I picked one up…..I have torn it apart and found zip…No
: numbers at all.
I have a brown Hondo Les-Clone. Bought it at Pawn exchange for $70. After I put a good set of strings on it, I adjusted the action and pluged it in. What I found is that I had simply the best squeal I have ever heard on a guitar. After playing many Les Paul Copies I expected it to be good, but not like the phenomenal sound I heard coming from the amp.
I have one as well,
its dark red wood with the name Mansfield printed over Hondo II. It took me a while to figure out what make it was untill I found out that it is an 80s copy of a Gibson L5s. It has a set neck and is worth about $400.00.
iM still trying to find any info about it so if you come accross any please let me know thanks
: Can anyone tell me when Hondo II made the Les Paul copies?
: I picked one up…..I have torn it apart and found zip…No
: numbers at all.
hey i just been given one and it needs slight repair but it sounds unbelievable do you know moch about it
I got this guitar from my grandpa and i want to know how much its worth can you help[ me
hey, i just bought one for 75 bucks from my uncle. post something if anyone knows mucha about them
: hey, i just bought one for 75 bucks from my uncle. post something if anyone knows mucha about them
I’ve have one that my late mamaw gave me before she died and it is in perfect shape it still has the paper stuff over the plastic guards and still has the inspected by sticker on it.Its a blonde that she had said she bought it in 1974 it has a sticker that says HLP-2N on the back just wondering what it is worth.
One of the least popular models made by Hondo the HLP-2N, was pretty to look at great to play and has an amazing range. Downsides, the machine heads are crap and need to be replaced, the bridge saddles have very little in the way of fine tuning and the pots tend to produce immense static at the 8-10 range. Overall a nice axe, value….to a collector around $300 to $500 to an average Joe looking for another guitar to use in his garage band, maybe $80 to $125 depending on the condition of the body and neck.
My 13 year old son has one that was given to him, after about $50 invested for new machine heads, bridge , truss rod cover and a set of strings all at wholesale price, he has a real player on his hands, feels and sounds like the real thing, even has real D’Marzio humbucker pickups in it from the factory. In its day it was a hidden treasure for under $500, today depending on condition, it can be parts or a real player. Most of the ones I’ve seen are all in use except for one on Ebay that the seller is asking like $125 just for the body and neck with no guts. That is in no way worth it, the value is in the Humbuckers and the Mustache Headstock, those two characteristics make the Hondo II series of LP clones the best for the buck, well at least in their heyday. Rock it, mellow it, drop in some Blues, and just enjoy it, do any work it needs to keep it up, you’ll be glad you did.
Bobcat Bigg
Lead Guitarist and singer of DEMS ( Diverse Extreme Music Styles)
Bobcat Bigg, searching the internet, there is not one single reference to HONDO II serial numbers/model numbers and dating . Even Wikipedia has very limited information. I wonder if you know anything about the HLP 2 BS model, i.e.: country it was made, how the model number came about, etc.. I have just bought mine, so not interested in selling, don’t care for valuation either (beauty is in the eye of the beholder..), but I am curious that a relatively well known make has so little info on the web (my other “lawsuit era” is a CSL..and although fewer japanese guitars with that particular label have been made/are about, there is plenty of info on them..). Thanks 🙂
i just bought one for 90 bucks at a pawn shop. after a quick change out of the strings and a small adjustment to the bridge, this thing plays and sounds incredible. now i don’t know what to do, ’cause i bought it to break on stage. it might be too cool to do that now.
also, i can’t find any numbers, either. is hondo a shady company or something?!!
: hey, i just bought one for 75 bucks from my uncle. post something if anyone knows mucha about them
i have a hondo 2 les paul but the neck needs repairing my uncle bought it brand new in 1978 its sounds amazing
i had one i got it for £80 it has to be the best guitar ive owned… i regret selling it. i havent seen any more since and that was 3 yrs ago.
if any one knows where i can get one online plz e-mail me a link.
Can anyone tell me when Hondo II made the Les Paul copies?
I picked one up…..I have torn it apart and found zip…No
numbers at all.
I have a HONDO II that I traded two homemade Voice Of Theater PA cabinets for in 1980 .
A friend of mine just had to have those cabs. So it was the guitar w/case + $150 for the cabs.
Guitar is a double cutaway carved top Les Paul copy. Gold production sticker on the back of the neck down by the joint has: HDDCS-2B printed in black on it. There was also a Made in KOREA sticker on the back of the head stock but that is long gone.
Color is all black w/white binding that has double black pinstripes along the body binding.
White neck binding has black dot position markers & single black pinstripe that follows all around the neck & head stock.
Neck is set in the body & the transition there is a very smooth taper.
Finger board is rosewood and has the large rectangular MOP position markers.
The head stock emblems are all inlaid in abalone or simulated abalone(?).
The original pick ups were both Dimarzio.
Knobs are clear w/white numerals. the selector switch is in the typical LP location.
I changed fingerboard-rhythm p/u to a PAF style unit to get a sweeter sound there.
The bridge p/u has stayed original and it cranks playing through a VT-22.
The bridge, tailpiece and tuners were all swapped out for genuine Schaller hardware 38 years ago.
The hardware change made a big difference.This instrument plays beautifully has great tone and sustain. It is on the same level with a lot of much higher priced instruments.Love it, I play it a lot.
The aesthetic finish detail on this guitar as produced in late ’79 early ’80 was a little on the rough side but you play any guitar for 38 years and eventually its gonna look rough .So it was just like buying factory distressed furniture ?
Now custom shops will deliberately make new stuff look rough! Used cars & used guitars. LOL
i have a Hondo II Les Paul copy I bought at a pawn shop several years ago, because the action was sweeter than ANY guitar I had ever played. I decided to fix it up some, i.e. replace missing pieces, etc, and have hit a brick wall. i need a pot cavity plate for it. a Les Paul plate won’t fit, and the Epiphone/import plate is too big. Does anyone know where I might find the correct plate?
Like most posts I have seen, there were NO NUMBERS OF ANY KIND ON IT, but there are a couple of things that I have noticed. It does have the Gibson trapezoid inlay on the headstock, and all of the position markers on the neck are dots, not the square or trapezoidal. Also the pot switches are short shaft, and while the pickups might be humbuckers, they are single coil in a double coil case.
Can anyone tell me anything about this guitar, it would be much appreciated
Go to your local hobby/crafts store or plastic supply store scrap bin and buy a piece of plastic sheet that is the right thickness & color you need & make your own .
Make a template out of card stock and transfer your pattern to the plastic drill the holes and then cut it out and finish sand the edges for final fit.
When you are done you’ll have the satisfaction of making it yourself and you will know its done right.
Pick guards can get done the same way.
That’ll happen faster than searching for an exact fit on e-bay or some other flea market site.
But you might get lucky if someone is parting one out.
While you have the back cavities and pickup cavities open you can line them with copper or aluminum foil for added shielding (this cuts down on stray interference noise). The foil in the cavity should lap up over(but not past) the step that the cover sets into at several locations. Cover the inside surface of the cavity covers with the shielding foil. when the covers are set in the foil surfaces will make contact and give the shielding continuity through the covers.
A ground wire can be soldered to the shielding in the cavity and attached to the shield ground for the pickups/pots.
When I was looking at a Carvin DC160 in the ’80s they were done that way from the factory.Carvin would even sell you the foil if you wanted to DIY on a guitar that was not shielded.
Those old single coil HONDO pickups with the chrome covers that they tried to pass off as humbuckers are often referred to as “un-buckers” , “fauxbuckers” & “fakebuckers” LOL.
The DiMarzio option didn’t show up until the late 70s/early 80s and then only for a few years after.
The HONDO DiMarzio pickups will not have covers on them and the pole pieces are not adjustable but they sound great.
If you find a set of those old DiMarzios snag them and put ’em in or get some other brand of hotter aftermarket pickups for it.
Good luck with your Hondo ressurection.
Hi,
I picked one up yesterday in the charity shop for £50. Looking online for more info on manufacture date but like many of you, it’s proving to be a real struggle.
So great to read about all your guitars and back stories to them!
I bought with the intension of ripping ou the pickups to put in my Schecter C-1 (cause the active pickups in there suck – duncan designed). The previous owner had used it for pyrotechnics on stage and has some burn marks. Also stuck what looks like masking tape all over, looks naff! But once I got it home and plugged it in I was amazed, now I want to keep it and fix it up nice. Now the best guitar I own.
Just recently built myself an SG style guitar but that’s sitting on the back burner now I have this new toy.
Serial number reads 0090190 on bolt on neck plate. I assume dimarzio pups from the awesome sound, Kluson Deluxe tuners and the R/T switch is down by the tone and volume knobs. Happy to post picturs if anyone wants to see?
Like everyone on this site, would love to fin a site that gives serial numbers some meaning!
Ryan (gorilla-rock-n-roll.bandcamp.com)
Still got my Hondo after 35 years! 🙂 Saw it in a music shop in Stratford, East London for £65. Had to save up with my paper round money of £2.50 a week. Took me ages to get it. Having had it put aside for me, I remember some bloke trying to take the ‘Saved’ sign off it- told him where to go!
It no longer has strings, a bridge, and top pick-up don’t work but when I get the money, I’m going to fix it all up. Ha! I said that in 1982!
Bought this beauty from a pawn shop in Augusta Maine for about $60.00 ……mostly for fun to replace the no name Les Paul copy (first ever electric guitar I ever owned at 12 years old and stupidly traded for some long forgotten item). Cleaned up the pots, set it up, restrung it and WOW! Sounds a lot better than I ever thought a knock off would. So here’s the specs: Can anyone out there help me?
Hondo 2 lettering with what appears to be a true attempt at copying the Gibson headstock. Sunburst paint scheme. Slight divit in top of headstock, square inlays. DiMarzio pickups sticker on pick guard, and a sticker serial number on back of HDLP-2BS. I would say definately not maple, some sort of compressed wood. If you didn’t see words “Hondo II on the headstock and didn’t pick it up (it’s a lot lighter) you’d swear it may be an actual Gibson Les Paul just from image alone. I love this little guitar and am really interested if anybody can make sense of the serial or the production era, or the original selling price. Thanks so much!!
I have a gibson les paul custom in mint condition, hard case,. velvet lined. It is a 1960, which I barly used. Interested, contact.
i am interested but i would like to know how much it is
serial number 82335584 older model gibson
I have a double cutaway with a banana shape headstock need info.
I use to have a gibson les paul standard but unfortunately it got stolen!!!!!I still have the serial # B2936560 I was wandering what year the model is.I hope you can tell me from the #.thanks!!
Wanted les paul for under $450, in decent shape, any other finish than ebony or cherry sunburst. Epiphone or Gibson I’m open to anything that plays well, sounds nice and looks decent.
I have 2 Les Pauls but this guy at work says he has a 57(?) vintage Les Paul under his bed in the original tweed case and he’s waiting for Les Paul himself to die so he can sell it. (what a dick) anyway I think Gibson only made goldtops through 57 and started with the sunbursts in 58. This guy says his is a yellow burst (which is a cherry faded to yellow). I have offered to buy this guitar sight unseen but he obviously is going to hold out till he can get the most money for it. Anyone have any ballpark figures on how much money this guy could potentially get?…Should I not even consider it? Thanks
These guitars are collectible because of what they are, and not because Les Paul is alive or not. The value on these guitars continues to rise regardless. There were about 1,712 of them made between 1958 – 1960. If it’s a flame top, then it’s not a 57 (like you said). Simply look at the serial number on the back of the headstock. The first number indicates the year made. 8 is a 58, 9 is a 59, & 0 is a 60. 1961 was the SG body only. I hope the guy sells it to you if he heasn’t already. If you ever get a picture, please e-mail me with it. How much does he want (dealers over-price them). You can find them in Japan for cheaper.
i cant figure out the wiring for my pickups. its a les paul standard w/mini humbuckers (obl’s) please help me, im a non-mechanical bastard!!!!
: i cant figure out the wiring for my pickups. its a les paul standard w/mini humbuckers (obl’s) please help me, im a non-mechanical bastard!!!!
Maybe you found out already? http://www.harmonycentral.com is a great start for links for anything and everything music. Go to gibson.com for wiring diagrams as well as Seymor Duncan’s website and DiMarzio Pickups website. All you need to know are the tools to learn!
I would like to know how do you know the year of a les paul guitar.
: I would like to know how do you know the year of a les paul guitar. Call Gibson Customer Support and they will tell you how to figure out their code on the head stock.
http://www.gibson.com
I have been tring to find some things out about this Les Paul Jr. my grandfather gave me a number of years ago. i know it’s a Jr., but i’m not sure of the year or the value. the serial number on it is 149 and it is a double cutaway. it’s in great condition except for some minor dings and such. single pick-up. everything is pretty much original, i had to change out the pots because they were causeing a bad grounding. any help would be great. thanks.
i say couple hundred but really its wut u think it is worth,u price it sumthimes places that can find out for u price them higher or lower than actual worth so its what u think its worth
: I have been tring to find some things out about this Les Paul Jr. my grandfather gave me a number of years ago. i know it’s a Jr., but i’m not sure of the year or the value. the serial number on it is 149 and it is a double cutaway. it’s in great condition except for some minor dings and such. single pick-up. everything is pretty much original, i had to change out the pots because they were causeing a bad grounding. any help would be great. thanks.
oh, someone who knew very little about guitars told me it might be a 59, so that’s where i got that from. ahren
Can I get a Les Paul for$50?
I have a Les Paul Custom, I believe is a 1974 or 1975. It has a silver/grayish finished. Any idea how much it is worth and how many were made?
Thanks, Les
The silverbursts were first made in 1978. You might want to check the serial number with the Gibson website to confirm the year of manufacture. Do you have any pics of it? If you do, and if you want to sell it, please send pics to [email protected]
Thanks
Gene
: I have a Les Paul Custom, I believe is a 1974 or 1975. It has a silver/grayish finished. Any idea how much it is worth and how many were made?
: Thanks, Les
Sounds like a LP Custom "silverburst" They tend to start looking greenish as they age. I’m not sure they made them in ’70’s though. My buddy has one and his is ’81 and I also remember a dude in a local band back in early ’80’s that played one, his was also ’81 and I remember a Candlebox video w/ the guitarist playing one. To my knowledge not too many were made but the value would be about the same as any other LP Custom from the early ’80’s….about a grand give or take.
I would like to buy a mint or near mint flake guitar of any color except silver, or red, but need to find someone who owns one that changed the strings every 24 hours of play, polished it, treated the fingerboard with the proper oils, and kept it, well, in a hardshell case.
I know that these are discontinued and were Limited Edition series.
I am only interested in dealing with "Well Intentioned" seller’s.
I have just bought a 50’s? L/P special from a pawn shop. It has binding on front and back of the body and looks factory. Anybody out there know if there were any made like this? It has been refinished, but looks like the binding was on the guitar before the refin.
THANKS!
where can i find a les paul studio w limited colors such as yellow
Somebody please help me find a Gibson, les paul studio in Yellow…. HELP!!
A friend just gave me (yes, gave me) a 1975 Les Paul Special ’55 reissue. Two P-90’s and a wrap around tailpeice/bridge. Anyone have one of these and can comment on its virtues?? Thanks.
A friend just gave me (yes, gave me) a 1975 Les Paul Special ’55 reissue. Two P-90’s and a wrap around tailpeice/bridge. Anyone have one of these and can comment on its virtues?? Thanks.
: A friend just gave me (yes, gave me) a 1975 Les Paul Special ’55 reissue. Two P-90’s and a wrap around tailpeice/bridge. Anyone have one of these and can comment on its virtues?? Thanks.
i love mine! good thick sound
do you like yours now?
A friend just gave me (yes, gave me) a 1975 Les Paul Special ’55 reissue. Two P-90’s and a wrap around tailpeice/bridge. Anyone have one of these and can comment on its virtues?? Thanks.
A friend just gave me (yes, gave me) a 1975 Les Paul Special ’55 reissue. Two P-90’s and a wrap around tailpeice/bridge. Anyone have one of these and can comment on its virtues?? Thanks.
I have an interesting guitar. It is an 80’s Les Paul Custom with a Kahler style tremelo (stock I assume since it has the Gibson logo) and machine heads with little handles that fold out into string winders on each one. It is a smokey grey burst. and has really really hot pickups. can anyone tell me anything about this guitar. It really sounds great and plays like a dream (but I have to put really light guage strings on it to keep the setup correct) thanks
Anyone selling one of these in good condition?Im looking for a 71-76 model. Whichever color pretty good condition. Im new to the internet, so pretty much anything helps.(not ebay, they took my frinds money and didnt send him anything or something like that)
Thanks,
Tom
I am looking for a 1973 Les Paul. Condition does not matter.
check out triplerguitar.com they have a black 73 in thier used inventory, also bcrmusic.com has a black 73 custom in stock.
I used to have a 56 Jr, and it was one of the sweetest guitars I ever owned. I intend to build one with all the original hardware, but I am looking for body specifications. I might have to go to Gibson for help but thought I would ask on line. Any help or ideas would be very helpful.
Thanks,
Bob from CO.
1960’s slim-taper neck rosewood fingerboard,maple neck,mother-of-pearl
or abalone?inlays(blocks)start at first fret. carved maple top(birds eye maple)?
cream binding on body,neck,and headstock.22 fret,tune-o-matic bridge
2 humbucking pickups.have pics on request.
I have a Gibson Les Paul special 1959 Double Cutaway
A Vendre (voir docs par email) : [email protected]
LYON-FRANCE
Could someone tell me the differences of these 2 guitars.I’ve got one refinish and serial no. has lost.It’s also has a new binding{not cover maple on cutaway side}There is still 1pot original{centralab 134623} others have changed.If anyone has any detail about neck joint,pickup,or anything else .PPPPlease reply me…..Thank you very much.
Check out http://www.gibson.com/relations/serial.html
You can download a pdf on serial numbers, descriptions, changes and colors made etc.
: Could someone tell me the differences of these 2 guitars.I’ve got one refinish and serial no. has lost.It’s also has a new binding{not cover maple on cutaway side}There is still 1pot original{centralab 134623} others have changed.If anyone has any detail about neck joint,pickup,or anything else .PPPPlease reply me…..Thank you very much.
Hello every one I just purchases my first real Gibson Les Paul Custom
the only thing is that it has three gold Humbuckers and the center one was added later, by a professional it is an original gibson one I think but I do not know which one.
What you think about the value of the guitar did it decrease or…..
I also have another question: could anyone e-mail me the steps and tool needed for a good setup?
I have always owned Floyd Rose bridges and now with this one I do not know where to start.
Thanks.
Massimo.
I have a 1959 Les Paul Custom. It’s white, and in cherry condition…except for one thing….someone stole the Volume
and Tone Control knobs….yaaaaaaaaaaargh!! I figure, if there is a chance of replacing them with origional equiptment,
you guys are the ones to ask. So, anybody….? I am willing to pay the price to find what I’m looking for.
Thank you…….Jethro