** UPDATE i plugged it in and played it thru the wifes tube amp. the volume knob for the lead pick-up is dirty and will need a cleaning or replacment. it also tuned up nicely but the intonation is a little sharp on a few stings at the 12th fret. so it needs a set-up for sure ! i will get  chance to record a video of the sound of the guitar and upload it tomorrow. up for grabs is my 1972 gibson les paul deluxe. i have owned this guitar for the past 20 years, played it maybe 4 times and the rest of the time it has been in the case. this guitar is 44 years old . the guitar plays nice, but the finish is another story. before i acquired the guitar, it seems like someone tried to refinish it and did a terrible job. the red has bled into the bindings and the pickup covers. there is also some bubbling in the finish behind the bridge. the neck is in great condition and the frets show very little signs of wear. considering the wear on the other parts of the guitar. i think that the frets have been replaced. original pickups and tuners. the case is believed to be the original and is in decent shape with no major cracks or tears. there is serious wear on the back as seen in the pictures and that patch has worn down the finish to the wood. no pick guard at all. there are numerous scratches and dings on the guitar, the nut has a few dings and scratches as well, but hey, its 44 years old ! Please look at all of the pictures carefully and if you need to see more, just ask. the guitar dater project just returned these results for the serial number and according to all the messages that i received, it is def an early 70's guitar.Your guitar was made at the 
Kalamazoo Plant, MI, USA
in 1963 or 1967
Production Number: 104000 this was the info that was returned from looking up the potentiometer number:This potentiometer was made by 
CTS Corporation (Chicago Telephone Supply)
in the 41st week of 1961i do remember looking up the serial number when i got the guitar in the 90's, and was pretty sure that it came up 1972. but who knows ?!? i will post a youtube video of the guitar being played thru a tube amp so you can hear it tone. here is the youtube link of the guitar sound check, pardon my playing, i'm a bassist !https://youtu.be/b76ubkRJD3wany questions please ask. the guitar will be packed with care in its case in a cardboard box and shipped via UPS and will be insured for the entire purchase price.payment is via PayPal only and must be received within 72 hours of completed auction.No international shipping, but i will use the global shipping option via ebay.thanks and good luck bidding !!