So, I have a Gibson Les Paul Classic, Honey Burst finish, I believe. When I bought it, years ago, I was told it's a 1998. But after looking at Gibson's website for serial number identification, I'm confused as to whether it's a 1998 or 1991.
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The numbers on the back of the head stock appear as follows:
Gibson Les Paul Custom Serial Number Search
Jul 16, 2007 - Les Paul Classic: This model features an ink stamped serial number with no 'MADE IN USA' (just as we used on the original 1952-1960 Les. Occasionally, Epiphone models are of such high quality that sales of those less expensive instruments actually cut into the Gibson's sales. Case in point, the short lived solid body Epiphone Del Rey model was modeled after a Gibson Les Paul double cut. Workmanship and manufacturing standards were so high that Gibson killed the model. 1957 Les Paul Custom (The Black Beauty). Vintage Gibson. The site is called 'The Guitar Dater Project--Gibson Serial Number Decoder. Just do a search for it.
9 0781
According to my interpretation of the Gibson website info, that would mean this was manufactured on 3/19/1991. First number is the decade, 90's; Next three numbers indicate the day of the year, 78th day of the year, which is March 19th; and the 4th number indicates what year in that decade, 91.
If someone with knowledge of this subject can help confirm/advise on the correct date my guitar was made, I would greatly appreciate it.
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