
- Gibson Brands Forums- Jun 24, 2023 · Gibson Custom Discuss the Gibson Custom line of guitars and basses including, but not limited to historic spec Les Pauls, Archtops, Collector's Choice, and the new Modern … 
- Epiphone Serial Number Decoding - Gibson Brands Forums- Oct 30, 2017 · This is a guide to help you identify your guitar's place and year of manufacture by the instrument's serial number alone, based on the information given on the unofficial … 
- Determine model by serial number - Gibson Brands Forums- Feb 18, 2024 · Thanks for contacting Gibson Brands. Your serial number was used on a 2005 Les Paul Standard Faded model which had satin honeyburst finish, nickel hardware, ‘50’s round … 
- J-160E - Gibson Acoustic - Gibson Brands Forums- Feb 1, 2025 · The story goes the Gibson J-160e was originally going to be the "Les Paul Flattop", but Les would not sign-off on the model with the solid spruce top (which would feedback much … 
- best website for serial number search - Gibson Brands Forums- May 22, 2010 · Simply checking a serial number with Gibson yields just about the same result, becuase real numbers are showing up on fakes. Gibson needs photos and the serial# for a … 
- Gibson Standard vs new Gibson Special models- Mar 5, 2025 · Gibson has introduced a Special Series J45, Hummingbird & L-00. They have thinner Bodies, Satin finishes & maybe some other differences. What do you guys think? … 
- SG-3 Special from 2008 - Gibson USA - Gibson Brands Forums- Jul 8, 2025 · Hi everyone, I have a seller offering me a pretty unique, or at least hard to find, Gibson SG with a 6-point rotor selector switch, a faded ebony finish, 3 uncovered pickups, and … 
- Finish Checking or Crazing - Gibson Brands Forums- Feb 28, 2012 · Gibson finishes its guitars (elec & acoustic) with nitrocellulose lacquer. One drawback is that it's not as flexible as poly, so when temperature and humidity cause the wood … 
- Certificate Of Authenticity - Gibson Brands Forums- Feb 5, 2020 · I bought a Gibson Les Paul Custom "Black Beauty" 1957 Anniversary in Italy back in 1998. I would like to bring my guitar in Canada. At a music shop in Canada, I was told that I … 
- School Me on Gibson Cases - Gibson Brands Forums- May 5, 2020 · Gibson cases were not custom built to fit each model. They were generic archtop cases. so would be used to accommodate any guitar with a 17" lower bout. The originals, …