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1957 Custom Shop Black Beauty LPB7 2002 or 2012?

malibu91

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Hi,

I just bought the above guitar. It does not come with case candy so I am trying to figure out whether it is a 2002 or 2012.
The only serial number that I could make out in the photos when I bought it are 7 2xxx.

It comes in the black Gibson Custom Star case, so I guess post Custom Art Historic period.

Is there any other way I can tell whether it is from 2002 or 2012, because I have read that the "newer" cases were made available from 2002/2003?

Thanks.
 

Big Al

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Assuming it is all original the pot codes. I am not 100% sure but IIRC the 2002 still used Gibson stamped pots and ceramc disc caps. I am not sure when the switch to wireless abr or light stop bar happened, [near 2002 I think], but a wired abr or a heavy tailpiece would indicate 2002.
 

malibu91

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Thanks Big Al,

Looks like it has Gibson stamped pots and ceramc disc caps.
Pot numbers are 12-440-70500
It has a wired abr1.

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malibu91

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It also came in this box, but I guess this box could have been for a newer LP?

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Maplehead872

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The 2002 LPB7 would have the the gold plated grovers , the 2012 LPB7 would have the plastic buttons on it if it still has the original tuners on it.
 
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