1968 Les Paul and 1969 Les Paul Serial Number Information

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Period LIterature:

Although Im still working on a list of all the paper work and case candy that LSLPs shipped with, Id like to use this section of the page to provide images and descriptions of what period literature I have located so far.

 
Case Candy:

IMAGE ---> Black Manual - Black, 21 page manual w/hanging string and warranty card. Red dot and lettering on front.

IMAGE ---> Diamond Jubilee - Reddish brown oval w/ gold hanging string, "Gibson Diamond Jubilee - 75 Years of Excellence"

IMAGE ---> Truss Rod Manual - Truss rod manual (68 publish date, I am unsure if this shipped with LSLPs) (Picture soon)

IMAGE ---> Guitar Strap - "Leather Neck Strap Included". According to the "Return of the Les Paul" brochure.

IMAGE ---> String Hang Tag - Possibly a string tag of some sort.

Catalogs from 1968:

Gibson 1968 Catalog (PDF, no LP's)
English 1968 with pricing (PDF, with LP's)
Period Literature:


Gibson Gazette, Vol. 8, No. 2, circa. 1968.

'The Return of the Les Paul', brochure, June of 1968.
 



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