'68 serial numbers

[Progear]

Why are there oddball serial numbers not in the 5xx,xxx range with '68 Lp's ? :hmm

for example mine is 866,xxx

 

[lhric]

Why are there oddball serial numbers not in the 5xx,xxx range with '68 Lp's ? :hmm

for example mine is 866,xxx

A scant number of the 68 LPs shipped out in mid summer or so with those 800xxx or 900xxx serial numbers. Maybe could have been first run or prototype models built prior to the bulk of the run was started. These usually as with the goldtop will have that crown inlay on the headstock and Les Paul unscripted truss-rod cover. Some early models did not have neither of those from what I've seen. Also some of the 501xxx have the LesPaul model decal on the headstock.

 

[moonweasel]

Why are there oddball serial numbers not in the 5xx,xxx range with '68 Lp's ? :hmm

for example mine is 866,xxx

Honestly think we will never know.