70's Gibsons. Show off your Norlins.

marantz1300 · 05-01-10, 01:17 AM

70's Les paul's have often been maligned ,just like 70's Fenders.The reason for this was because they were speced differently to their 50's ancestors.Big headstocks with 14 degree head angles,pancake bodies and the neck volute were the big sins.Yet they are still fantastic instruments.A lot of the music recorded in the 70's was made with these guitars. I have a 71 and love it.Forty years of wear may have done wonders for it,its neck is so comfortable and the tone is glorious. So lets celebrate the Norlins and show off our guitars.

ERBlues · 05-01-10, 02:10 AM

Here is my 1972 Custom.

marantz1300 · 05-01-10, 02:32 AM

Beatiful Custom.That is pure class.I had a White 90, I want another Custom.

dwagar · 05-01-10, 08:38 AM

my '74:

Progrocker111 · 05-01-10, 09:09 AM

My latest acquisition - early 71 LP Custom, all original, nice condition and gorgeous cool classic rock sound. Im very very happy with this guitar. Im Norlin fan.

Bob Womack · 05-01-10, 10:27 AM

'74 Standard, all original. We've got a lot o' miles and smiles together.

Bob

Bass Blom · 05-01-10, 01:10 PM

my 75 custom and his 'old lost uncle' I scored this week (early 50's rossmeisl)

RE301 · 05-01-10, 05:28 PM

1970 Deluxe

1979 The Paul Walnut (x3) 1978 The Paul Walnut (x1)

1982 Custom Shop The Paul Firebrand Deluxe

1971 "58" Reissue

1970 SG Standard

1971 SG Standard

1972 Deluxe

marantz1300 · 05-02-10, 01:49 AM

Customs,Bursts,P90's.Fantastic guitars being shown Gentlemen.I'm GASing for another Norlin. Heres another pic of my 71.

danocaster · 05-02-10, 01:28 PM

my 2 Norlin Goldtops

kharrison · 05-02-10, 01:39 PM

'80 Standard, about as far away spec wise from a burst as you can get

montesada · 05-02-10, 03:59 PM

Here are my two Norlins, '71 SG Deluxe and '79 LP Deluxe as well as a slightly post-Norlin '89 U2

JohnnyK · 05-02-10, 04:13 PM

I love these guitars!
"74 Custom on left, '76 Custom on right

Humbuck · 05-02-10, 04:53 PM

Progrocker111 · 05-02-10, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Humbuck

Wow, whats this?

JohnnyK · 05-02-10, 05:08 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think it's an L5-S (?) Cool, but you don't see many in circulation.

BigsbyTracks · 05-02-10, 05:21 PM

A new picture of my '73 Deluxe with "Bigsby tracks" and goof hiders surrounding a set of Fralin P-90's, taken today.

dlacx · 05-02-10, 05:43 PM

Here's a really nice '77 Special in TV yellow.

GlassSnuff · 05-02-10, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Progrocker111

Wow, whats this?

That's the guitar of my dreams. I just love the little point at the bottom of the 5-piece neck. Couldn't find one without the low impedance pickups, so I bought a Custom in '75 (3-piece maple neck).

She's a real beauty, Humbuck!

Monroe · 05-02-10, 06:38 PM

My '76 Custom (pictured with my '07 R9)
They complement each other nicely.

Humbuck · 05-02-10, 06:59 PM

'78 L-5S. Awesome axe!

ScottsR9 · 05-02-10, 07:00 PM

My '71 Custom...

...and my '76 Deluxe

Humbuck · 05-02-10, 07:00 PM

'Nuther angle.

kharrison · 05-02-10, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Humbuck

'Nuther angle.

Man....that guitar is the shit

stock_hippie · 05-02-10, 08:03 PM

love em all...thanks guys..

marantz1300 · 05-03-10, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigsbyTracks

A new picture of my '73 Deluxe with "Bigsby tracks" and goof hiders surrounding a set of Fralin P-90's, taken today.

Where did you get the Goof Hiders ? I need some for my Gold Top.

BigsbyTracks · 05-03-10, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marantz1300

Where did you get the Goof Hiders ? I need some for my Gold Top.

The goof hiders are original to the guitar, so I wouldn't know where to get another set aside from a vintage dealer, or fabricating them yourself.

Triplet · 05-03-10, 07:12 AM

I've never seen P90s used with goof-hiders before. That's not half bad. I suppose the close plastic color makes it work.

John Vasco · 05-03-10, 07:27 AM

Posted before but, here's my '76 Deluxe:

okiegibson · 05-03-10, 08:14 AM

'75 Custom:

'78 Explorer:

'78 RD Standard:

donw35 · 05-03-10, 08:22 AM

ok, here they are

Progrocker111 · 05-03-10, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by okiegibson

'75 Custom:

Cant be 75 Custom with dot over i in logo. The logo seems to be a 79 and later type.

okiegibson · 05-03-10, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Progrocker111

Cant be 75 Custom with dot over i in logo. The logo seems to be a 79 and later type.

It's a '75 body with an '86 neck!

tonyj · 05-03-10, 09:03 AM

[quote=John Vasco;2146041]Posted before but, here's my '76 Deluxe:

Hey John (originally from Liverpool), your 'wrong sided' 1976 DeLuxe looks to be in amazing condition. Is it more or less in original trim? It looks to be, although I can't make out "DeLuxe" on the truss rod cover.

I am patiently waiting to drive out to the West coast (British Columbia) next month, where I have a 'totally original' tobacco burst 'right sided' 1976 DeLuxe awaiting pick-up. Very excited I can tell you! I just hope it is nearly as good looking as yours appears to be.

Thanks for sharing ......

Tony (originally from Bolton, ...... and I have been in the old 'Cavern'. I was a good friend of the late Alan Caldwell, better known as Rory Storm ... of the Hurricanes. Perhaps you remember him - or knew of him? )

Progrocker111 · 05-03-10, 11:57 AM

Some more pics of my favourite all original early 71 LP Custom.

JohnnyK · 05-03-10, 01:45 PM

That is a great find, PR! Again - congrats!

veeman · 05-03-10, 02:19 PM

Well, if we're not limited to LP's only, here is my 71 Medallion Flying V.
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j7...g?t=1272921461

dlacx · 05-03-10, 02:37 PM

KRUSTY (clownburst) '78 Standard

John Vasco · 05-03-10, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tonyj

Hey John (originally from Liverpool), your 'wrong sided' 1976 DeLuxe looks to be in amazing condition. Is it more or less in original trim? It looks to be, although I can't make out "DeLuxe" on the truss rod cover.

I am patiently waiting to drive out to the West coast (British Columbia) next month, where I have a 'totally original' tobacco burst 'right sided' 1976 DeLuxe awaiting pick-up. Very excited I can tell you! I just hope it is nearly as good looking as yours appears to be.

Thanks for sharing ......

Tony (originally from Bolton, ...... and I have been in the old 'Cavern'. I was a good friend of the late Alan Caldwell, better known as Rory Storm ... of the Hurricanes. Perhaps you remember him - or knew of him? )

Top side of the body is a bit beat, but otherwise the body is in good shape. On cleans, this '76 Deluxe just blows away my '91 LP Custom. I was told by one of the most knowledgeable members on here that lefty Deluxes usually did not have 'Deluxe' on the truss rod cover, because the only ones made were 'righty' and at the time Gibson were averse to putting upside down things on their guitars.

Rory Storm is a very well known name on the Merseyside music scene, as you can imagine.

Hope your Deluxe turns out to be just fine.

LususNaturae · 05-06-10, 07:32 AM

Here are my '73 LP Goldtop Deluxe and ES-335 with a few friends.

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marantz1300 Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 250	70's Gibsons. Show off your Norlins. 70's Les paul's have often been maligned ,just like 70's Fenders.The reason for this was because they were speced differently to their 50's ancestors.Big headstocks with 14 degree head angles,pancake bodies and the neck volute were the big sins.Yet they are still fantastic instruments.A lot of the music recorded in the 70's was made with these guitars. I have a 71 and love it.Forty years of wear may have done wonders for it,its neck is so comfortable and the tone is glorious. So lets celebrate the Norlins and show off our guitars. Last edited by marantz1300 : 10-20-11 at 07:15 AM.

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ERBlues Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: UK Posts: 29	Re: 70's Gibsons. Show off your Norlins. Here is my 1972 Custom. __________________ Listen, just listen for a minute. The sustain, listen to it. Well I'm not hearing anything? You would though if it were playing!

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marantz1300 Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 250	Re: 70's Gibsons. Show off your Norlins. Beatiful Custom.That is pure class.I had a White 90, I want another Custom.

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Progrocker111 All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: small country full of nice women and good beer Posts: 1,979	Re: 70's Gibsons. Show off your Norlins. My latest acquisition - early 71 LP Custom, all original, nice condition and gorgeous cool classic rock sound. Im very very happy with this guitar. Im Norlin fan. __________________ My diagnosis is: Hiwattphilia 1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom Cherryburst 1972 Hiwatt DR103, 1972 Hiwatt SE4122

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Bob Womack Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Between Clever and Stupid Posts: 816	Re: 70's Gibsons. Show off your Norlins. '74 Standard, all original. We've got a lot o' miles and smiles together. Bob __________________ "It is said, 'Go not to the elves for counsel for they will say both no and yes.' " Frodo Baggins to Gildor Inglorion, The Fellowship of the Ring My little site: THE MUSICIAN'S ROOM

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RE301 Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Between Sodom and the Sea of Japan Posts: 726	Re: 70's Gibsons. Show off your Norlins. 1970 Deluxe 1979 The Paul Walnut (x3) 1978 The Paul Walnut (x1) 1982 Custom Shop The Paul Firebrand Deluxe 1971 "58" Reissue 1970 SG Standard 1971 SG Standard 1972 Deluxe __________________ My day beats your year.

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JohnnyK Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Maine Posts: 423	Re: 70's Gibsons. Show off your Norlins. I love these guitars! "74 Custom on left, '76 Custom on right __________________ "Government big enough to supply everything you need is big enough to take everything you have. The course of history shows us that as government grows, liberty decreases." Thomas Jefferson Last edited by JohnnyK : 05-02-10 at 04:42 PM.

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JohnnyK Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Maine Posts: 423	Re: 70's Gibsons. Show off your Norlins. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think it's an L5-S (?) Cool, but you don't see many in circulation. __________________ "Government big enough to supply everything you need is big enough to take everything you have. The course of history shows us that as government grows, liberty decreases." Thomas Jefferson

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John Vasco Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Norwich, England, originally Liverpool Posts: 1,922	Re: 70's Gibsons. Show off your Norlins. Posted before but, here's my '76 Deluxe: __________________ http://www.soundclick.com/vasco http://splinterliverpool.bravehost.com/ Live clip of Splinter at The Cavern, November 2006: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxOCksQUKbI "And you're so, you're so heavy, As you stand close before me, baby all I do is stare, And you know, you've got it all, you've got it there"

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tonyj Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 272	Re: 70's Gibsons. Show off your Norlins. [quote=John Vasco;2146041]Posted before but, here's my '76 Deluxe: Hey John (originally from Liverpool), your 'wrong sided' 1976 DeLuxe looks to be in amazing condition. Is it more or less in original trim? It looks to be, although I can't make out "DeLuxe" on the truss rod cover. I am patiently waiting to drive out to the West coast (British Columbia) next month, where I have a 'totally original' tobacco burst 'right sided' 1976 DeLuxe awaiting pick-up. Very excited I can tell you! I just hope it is nearly as good looking as yours appears to be. Thanks for sharing ...... Tony (originally from Bolton, ...... and I have been in the old 'Cavern'. I was a good friend of the late Alan Caldwell, better known as Rory Storm ... of the Hurricanes. Perhaps you remember him - or knew of him? )

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JohnnyK Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Maine Posts: 423	Re: 70's Gibsons. Show off your Norlins. That is a great find, PR! Again - congrats! __________________ "Government big enough to supply everything you need is big enough to take everything you have. The course of history shows us that as government grows, liberty decreases." Thomas Jefferson

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