There is no serial number on the back of head stock. This is the fact this tailpiece did not installed after 1953 and the new version of one “stud” tailpiece replacing it. This is one of first production of LP and still have Pat. Pending label on the tailpiece’s bottom and Gibson had not come up with a serial-number scheme on or before 1952. 1952 models may or may not. But you can probably find a rare 1953 model with this type of Trapeze tailpiece. Understand that this LP model drafted/designed around 1951/1950 by Les Paul himself with his partners. I spent a lot of difficult time researching in 70-90’s due to Gibson did not distribute enough official info. My LP comes with an original case and the hardware all original even the screws with the pearl inlay logo on the headstock. This is one very first production item and it stills very clean and wonderful. The item “1952 Gibson Original Vintage Gold Top Les paul (Made in USA)” is in sale since Friday, March 11, 2016. This item is in the category “Musical Instruments & Gear\Guitars & Basses\Electric”. The seller is “eblespaulkcl_5″ and is located in Rego Park, New York. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Brand: Gibson
- Model: Les Paul Gold Top
- Body Type: Solid
- String Configuration: 6 String
- Dexterity: Right-Handed
- Body Color: Gold
- Body Material: Solid Wood
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- MPN: Does Not Apply