Since the value of a Gibson Les Paul differs widely between 1970 and 1975, it is very important to pinpoint the year. As for dating pots, you are correct that the fourth and fifth numbers of the potentiometer date code indicate the last two digits of the year (that is, the “71” in your serial number stands for 1971).

How do I tell what year my Gibson Les Paul is?

The first digit of this style serial number indicates the last digit of the year it was manufactured. For example, this Les Pauls serial number is 7_6227 so it was made in 1957. This is how to date a Gibson Les Paul from the 1950s.

What years did Gibson make the Les Paul Deluxe?

The Deluxe was introduced in 1969 and helped to standardize production among Gibsons U.S.-built Les Pauls. The first incarnation of the Deluxe featured a one-piece body and slim three-piece neck.

What song was Les Pauls biggest hit with Mary Ford?

The most popular song by either Les Paul or Les Paul And Mary Ford was Vaya Con Dios (May God Be With You), in 1953.

Are Les Pauls worth it?

If it really feels and sounds like the best guitar you have tried (and has all the features you want), yes, it is worth the money. Decide whats your budget. Try as many guitars as possible in the price range and pick the one that sounds and feels the best to you.

Who was Les Pauls girlfriend?

Mary Ford Mary FordInstrumentsVocals, guitarYears active1939–1966LabelsCapitol Records Columbia Records Calendar RecordsAssociated actsSunshine Girls Les Paul Millie Pace Trio7 more rows

Who was Les Pauls wife in the 50s?

Paul taught himself how to play guitar, and while he is mainly known for jazz and popular music, he had an early career in country music. In the 1950s, he and his wife, singer and guitarist Mary Ford, recorded numerous records, selling millions of copies.