Author Topic: Gibson 1984 Les Paul (Read 7942 times)

AngusYoung01 · « **on:** February 25, 2008, 08:51:14 PM »

Well, I was playing one at my local, and the neck was superb. It played beautifully, and was really light (and still completely solid, no hollowing out to my knowledge!). I was just wondering if anyone here knew much about them, I'm considering saving for it....then getting some Cold Sweats to go in it :twisted:

Its one that was made when Gibson were moving their production, so its got a transfer logo instead of an inlaid one. It has a plain maple top, no flamed fancy stuff here, and its in sunburst. £1300. Plus, it'll be vintage soon!

What to you guys rekon?

PhilKing · « **Reply #1 on:** February 26, 2008, 12:23:57 PM »

Gibson only put transfer logo's on Les Paul juniors and possibly the Les Paul Studio. As far as I know there were no juniors being made in 1984, and the studio was a new guitar then. Does the guitar have a bound top? If it does then I would be very suspicious of this and £1,300 seems a lot for a Les paul Studio. What shop is it?

gwEm · « **Reply #2 on:** February 26, 2008, 12:29:53 PM »

some might say its vintage now my friend ;)

indysmith · « **Reply #3 on:** February 26, 2008, 12:36:10 PM »

if it's older than me, it's vintage.

blue · « **Reply #4 on:** February 26, 2008, 12:42:50 PM »

i would hate to contradict Mr King, and i may be wrong, but i'm fairly sure i've seen one or two standards with transfer logos. maybe it was a temporary transitional thing?

Scotty477 · « **Reply #5 on:** February 26, 2008, 01:00:44 PM »

Quote from: indysmith

if it's older than me, it's vintage.

Well said.

Mind you if I get a guitar that's older than me, it'll be a relic :D

PhilKing · « **Reply #6 on:** February 26, 2008, 01:59:17 PM »

Quote from: blue

i would hate to contradict Mr King, and i may be wrong, but i'm fairly sure i've seen one or two standards with transfer logos. maybe it was a temporary transitional thing?

Some details on Les Paul logos:

LES PAUL STANDARD (LPS-)(1974-1997 Mfr.) - single cutaway mahogany body, set-in mahogany (or maple) neck, bound carved 3 piece maple top, 22 fret bound rosewood fingerboard with pearl trapezoid inlay, tune-o-matic bridge/stop tailpiece, blackface peghead with pearl logo inlay, "Standard" engraved on truss rod cover, 3 per side tuners with pearloid buttons, chrome hardware, cream pickguard, 2 covered humbucker pickups, 2 volume/2 tone controls, 3 position switch. Available in Cherry Sunburst, Dark Sunburst, Ebony (EB), Gold Top, Heritage Sunburst, Honey Burst, Natural, Tobacco Sunburst, TV Yellow, Vintage Sunburst and Wine Red (WR) finishes. Mfd. 1974 to 1997.

This is Gibson's list of how to spot a counterfeit Les Paul:

Gibson have provided the following tips for consumers, to help people avoid getting ripped off:

Measure the guitar to check that it’s not undersized. Correct measurements can be found on www.Gibson.com.
Examine headstock and headstock logo to determine that they match those of authentic Gibson guitars.
Check to see that all pearl is inlaid.
Check that Les Paul model script is always in cursive.
Verify that there’s not a three-screw truss rod cover.
Check the control and pickup cavities for sloppy routing or wiring.
Make sure the pickup cavity is not painted black inside.
Always ask for the Gibson Owner’s Manual and Gibson Warranty Inspection card.
Check the wiring. If it’s plastic it isn’t a true Gibson.

Scotty477 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 26, 2008, 02:03:21 PM »

I'd go with Phil here.

Transfer logo and really light - with a solid body? The guitar should be really substantial in weight for an 80's LP.

It doesn't sound right to me.

blue · « **Reply #8 on:** February 26, 2008, 02:10:10 PM »

ok, i stand corrected!

although, there are a few non-standard gibsons that have slipped out, special orders, odd parts and such. it's non-standard, but it is possible that there might be a few transfer logo standards. or it could be an early studio with binding?

nontheless, i defer to Phil, he does know better than me.

Twinfan · « **Reply #9 on:** February 26, 2008, 02:28:32 PM »

Pics would help a lot here :)

Dakine · « **Reply #10 on:** February 26, 2008, 02:39:09 PM »

Mine is an '89 if memory serves and too is a good one but has pucka logo and is not what I would call light!

Also, for sale for offers over 950 quid!

Will · « **Reply #11 on:** February 26, 2008, 04:54:02 PM »

There was the 1985 studio standard maybe? that had dot inlays thought, hmm weird decision you have there

AngusYoung01 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 26, 2008, 09:13:27 PM »

Quote from: blue

i would hate to contradict Mr King, and i may be wrong, but i'm fairly sure i've seen one or two standards with transfer logos. maybe it was a temporary transitional thing?

Yeh it is.

It as made when they were changing factories, so there some cost cutting things going on. Its all real, they are very trusting people and label any "fakes" they have.

It is a Standard.

AngusYoung01 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 26, 2008, 09:15:25 PM »

Quote from: Dakine

Mine is an '89 if memory serves and too is a good one but has pucka logo and is not what I would call light!

Also, for sale for offers over 950 quid!

Pics? :D

Dakine · « **Reply #14 on:** February 26, 2008, 11:05:09 PM »