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GIBSON LES PAUL STANDARD 1972 ! Not modern rubbish ! 44 yrs old.
Estimated price for orientation: 1 260 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Gibson Exact Year: 1972
Hello Everybody, Here for auction is a guitar that looks like lots of others but is SuperDuper rare. This is one of the rarest Les Pauls ever produced! 1 of 9, thats right 9 Les Paul Standards were shipped in 1972. As you already know, the Les Paul Standard was discontinued in 1960 due to poor sales. Until 1974 Gibson did not have a regular Standard model with full sized pickups in their catalogue. It had been discontinued in 1960. However, a factory order for nine full sized Humbucker pickup equipped Les Paul Standards was issued in mid 1972, after Gibson became aware that a lot of players were unhappy with the Mini Humbucker pickups that came on Les Paul’s at that time. You had to buy a Les Paul Custom to get full sized pickups. Nine were made as a special run to see how they were received. Carlos Santana had one of them, Mick Ronson had another, THAT guitar was used on the Jean Genie promo film from November 1972. It can be seen being played by David Bowie and the guitar subsequently became Mick Ronson's back up guitar for live shows. That particular guitar is a keeper and I will never sell it. Unlike its stable mates, the back of the body on these nine guitars was finished in a very dark deep cherry colour, just like the 59 Standards from 13 years earlier. The contemporary Goldtop models had a transparent clearcoat on the back, and the Deluxe sunburst model had a single colour burst finish on the back too. The Humbuckers that came on these nine guitars had “Gibson” embossed logos on the chrome covers, this was only ever done in late 1971 to late 1972. Most of these pickups from this batch came with grey nylon insulation on the wiring, apart from a few early ones in the usual metal shielded cable. Apparently the factory ran out of metal shielded wire for reasons unknown to me at this time, and went with a batch of grey nylon instead. These 9 guitars had six digit sequential serial numbers beginning 61234X. They came with the truss rod cover stamped Deluxe. The "Standard" trussrod cover you see nowadays had not been designed yet. The guitar for sale here is number 612340. It is a fantastic guitar and still retains its vibrant sunburst finish to the front. The finish on the back has an area of belt wear and had a rear strap button fitted at some time. Lacquer cracks visible all over and a few dints and dings. On the whole it is in GREAT condition for a 44 year old! Pots date to 42nd week of 1971. One tone cap has been changed. This guitar has one pickup with nylon shielding and one pickup with the usual braided metal shielding. They are the original pickups. It has had two mini switches fitted, they are treble bleed switches that filter out the bass frequencies at low volume. It keeps the signal clear when the guitar volume is turned down. No muddy tone with this guitar. Original tuners have been replaced with a set of schaller tuners. Has been expertly refretted. So it is not "All Original" but that is unlikely on ANY 44 year old guitar unless it was never played. These 72 Standards rarely if ever come up for sale, unsurprising really, as there are only nine of them in the entire world. It is a very rare guitar indeed, way rarer than the highly revered 59 Standard, I think they made about 600 of them in 1959. In fact it is far rarer than any 1958-60 Les Paul Std. Comes with original hardcase seen in pics.If you collect guitars and need a 72 Les Paul Standard you may never see another one come up for sale!Amp, cabs and MR/DB guitar seen in pics NOT included.Email me with any questions, I'm never too busy to talk about guitars. Go to sonicboomvintageguitars.com for more pics and DISCOUNTS ! Will send this anywhere in the world, I have no problem with overseas sales. I've sold many guitars worldwide and they have all arrived in one piece so don't worry about packing or delivery, I know what I'm doing! I prefer bank transfer for fastest transaction. Cash, cheque etc. Pay with paypal and expect to . UK Postage and Packing £35.Everywhere else Postage and Packing £140 via International Datapost. Avoid postal charges by collecting in person after payment clears!
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| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Gibson |
| Exact Year: | 1972 |
Hello Everybody, Here for auction is a guitar that looks like lots of others but is SuperDuper rare. This is one of the rarest Les Pauls ever produced! 1 of 9, thats right 9 Les Paul Standards were shipped in 1972. As you already know, the Les Paul Standard was discontinued in 1960 due to poor sales. Until 1974 Gibson did not have a regular Standard model with full sized pickups in their catalogue. It had been discontinued in 1960. However, a factory order for nine full sized Humbucker pickup equipped Les Paul Standards was issued in mid 1972, after Gibson became aware that a lot of players were unhappy with the Mini Humbucker pickups that came on Les Paul’s at that time. You had to buy a Les Paul Custom to get full sized pickups. Nine were made as a special run to see how they were received. Carlos Santana had one of them, Mick Ronson had another, THAT guitar was used on the Jean Genie promo film from November 1972. It can be seen being played by David Bowie and the guitar subsequently became Mick Ronson's back up guitar for live shows. That particular guitar is a keeper and I will never sell it. Unlike its stable mates, the back of the body on these nine guitars was finished in a very dark deep cherry colour, just like the 59 Standards from 13 years earlier. The contemporary Goldtop models had a transparent clearcoat on the back, and the Deluxe sunburst model had a single colour burst finish on the back too. The Humbuckers that came on these nine guitars had “Gibson” embossed logos on the chrome covers, this was only ever done in late 1971 to late 1972. Most of these pickups from this batch came with grey nylon insulation on the wiring, apart from a few early ones in the usual metal shielded cable. Apparently the factory ran out of metal shielded wire for reasons unknown to me at this time, and went with a batch of grey nylon instead. These 9 guitars had six digit sequential serial numbers beginning 61234X. They came with the truss rod cover stamped Deluxe. The "Standard" trussrod cover you see nowadays had not been designed yet. The guitar for sale here is number 612340. It is a fantastic guitar and still retains its vibrant sunburst finish to the front. The finish on the back has an area of belt wear and had a rear strap button fitted at some time. Lacquer cracks visible all over and a few dints and dings. On the whole it is in GREAT condition for a 44 year old! Pots date to 42nd week of 1971. One tone cap has been changed. This guitar has one pickup with nylon shielding and one pickup with the usual braided metal shielding. They are the original pickups. It has had two mini switches fitted, they are treble bleed switches that filter out the bass frequencies at low volume. It keeps the signal clear when the guitar volume is turned down. No muddy tone with this guitar. Original tuners have been replaced with a set of schaller tuners. Has been expertly refretted. So it is not "All Original" but that is unlikely on ANY 44 year old guitar unless it was never played. These 72 Standards rarely if ever come up for sale, unsurprising really, as there are only nine of them in the entire world. It is a very rare guitar indeed, way rarer than the highly revered 59 Standard, I think they made about 600 of them in 1959. In fact it is far rarer than any 1958-60 Les Paul Std. Comes with original hardcase seen in pics.If you collect guitars and need a 72 Les Paul Standard you may never see another one come up for sale!Amp, cabs and MR/DB guitar seen in pics NOT included.Email me with any questions, I'm never too busy to talk about guitars. Go to sonicboomvintageguitars.com for more pics and DISCOUNTS ! Will send this anywhere in the world, I have no problem with overseas sales. I've sold many guitars worldwide and they have all arrived in one piece so don't worry about packing or delivery, I know what I'm doing! I prefer bank transfer for fastest transaction. Cash, cheque etc. Pay with paypal and expect to . UK Postage and Packing £35.Everywhere else Postage and Packing £140 via International Datapost. Avoid postal charges by collecting in person after payment clears!