Recent content by scottknouse

Been a while... Thought I'd post some of my Norlin's here: 1972 1973 1980

Had the 54 for a while, just got the 59. Nice stuff.

Picked this one up recently. I've never seen this color (ALL NATURAL) before on a Studio, especially a first year issue 1983 w/ 372 883 and 373 883 Shaw pickups. Definitely not a refin, since ALL NAT is stamped in the pup cavities. Very curious to hear if someone has one, seen one, or just knows...

Just recently picked up a 1983 Gibson Les Paul Studio in All Natural color. Everything looks original except the bridge which I believe is a Schaller (says made in Germany.) I'd like to find a period correct bridge... Anyone know exactly what style was used back then? Thanks, sk

Went on a fact finding mission several months ago about this 71 Les Paul Custom Black Beauty I inherited from a relative. Being relatively new to this forum, I suppose I made an error about asking what it would be worth if I wanted to sell it. I was then accused of "pump and dump" by a few...

Just picked up an absolutely beautiful near dead mint 1980 Tobacco Burst Les Paul Custom. Opened her up and saw these pickups. The era is right, but I'm just not sure they are Shaw pups. They sound far, far better than any other Gibson I own. I don't have an ohm meter to check the output...

Running a poll for the experts here.... Date this Gibson Les Paul Custom. (Hit the slideshow link provided.) Pots are: CBA 811-1158 500K The research I've done on the internet tells me these are late '60's pots. (From that Vintage Guitar Guy @ that provide.net website.)...

I recently acquired an early 70's Custom and it came with these volume and tone knobs (see pic) instead of the witch hats. Anyone out there tell me anything about them? They certainly appear quite old and I'm not quite certain, but one looks like it doesn't quite match (the one on the far...

Players... Looking for opinions and evaluations of Gibson Invader Sonex 180 Deluxe Zebra Pickups! I have a 1983 Invader in Tobacco Burst with these installed. Some call these "Dirty Fingers," some don't. I've seen a lot of Invaders...First I've seen this color, how about you? Any comments would...

I posted this in another section of the Forum with not many responses, so I'm trying this zone. I have a buddy who recently acquired a 96 LP Gem Topaz that has the standard cream covered P90 pup covers. He is looking for somewhere to find GOLD covers. A source seems impossible to find. The...

OK guys. Here's a tough one. A buddy of mine just purchased a LP Gem Topaz. Looks and sounds awesome! Of course it has the cream P90 soapbar covers. He's looking for GOLD COVERS! Where in the USA could he possibly find these things. Seems like a classic "needle in the haystack!" Thanks...

Anybody out there have this model? Trying to figure out the value. Can you tell me anything more about it?