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White Les Paul Custom

Mats A

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From what year was the Gibson Les Paul Custom available in white? I've seen one for sale that is said to be a 1969.
 

MIKE LEAF

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From what year was the Gibson Les Paul Custom available in white? I've seen one for sale that is said to be a 1969.

The add does not claim the finish as original..........

Neither does it say its a refin :hmm
 

clearmudd

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From what year was the Gibson Les Paul Custom available in white? I've seen one for sale that is said to be a 1969.


The earliest that i have seen is 1970, that doesn't mean there isn't any made in late '69.
 

Kris Ford

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Bingo.

Not in catalog until 1975. :peace2
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Thin_Lizzy

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I once had a '74.
A friend of mine owns one and claims it to be a 1972. I don't really think so untill I've checked it myself.
 

MIKE LEAF

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Yeah, betting the farm that it's probably a '74 or '75 if original...:jim


Dont think so, it seems to be a 69. Finish doesnt look original.

They did do a few one-offs in 68/69 in different colours, All-gold , Sunburst and white.
 

Kris Ford

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Dont think so, it seems to be a 69. Finish doesnt look original.

They did do a few one-offs in 68/69 in different colours, All-gold , Sunburst and white.


One offs, yes..stupid rare too!

I was referring to Thin_Lizzy's friend's "72"..:salude Most alleged 72s are 9 time out of 10 '74s..
 

MIKE LEAF

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One offs, yes..stupid rare too!

I was referring to Thin_Lizzy's friend's "72"..:salude Most alleged 72s are 9 time out of 10 '74s..

Almost all early white customs are 74 . the 20th anneversary models where 50/50 black and white
Ya know those with the 12 fret inlay?
 

Progrocker111

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There were some very late 73 original white finish Customs, but these are really very rare.
 
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