1968 Les Paul and 1969 Les Paul Serial Number Information

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Case Guide for Late Sixties Les Pauls:

Several cases were optional in the late 60's. This section of the site is dedicated to properly identifying the period correct case for a LSLP.

Les Paul Shaped, Orange Lined Cases:

This was the most expensive case back in the day. It is also the most rare and expensive one today. Some examples have 50's styles latches with presumeably later ones having all modern latches. Clean examples with 50's style latches are known to bring a couple hundred dollars (as of mid-late 05). These cases were known as "Faultless Cases" for whatever reason (I havent read this in period literature, but I have it from a good source.)

Case A = Late 68 / Early 69 (throught at least April), 50's style latches.
Case B = Early 70s, purple lined. Modern latches.

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Rectangle Shaped, Orange Lined Cases:

This was the "economy case" according to a reliable source (Same as above). Contrary to what they tend to go for on Ebay, they are NOT the rarest cases. (They arent common by any means though. :) ) They are, however, period correct for anyone looking to complete a guitar.

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1968 Les Paul and 1969 Les Paul Serial Number Information

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Case Guide for Late Sixties Les Pauls:

Les Paul Shaped, Orange Lined Cases:

Rectangle Shaped, Orange Lined Cases:

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