Gibson White Custom Les Paul 1977

by Joseph Jones
(Spring Texas)

My friend has a vintage pristine condition Gibson Les Paul Custom white. The year is 1977, Made on the 339th day, in Nashville and is the 104th instrument stamped that day. The serial number is 73397604.

There is barely an imprint on the back not through the finish on the back from maybe a belt and about the size of a silver dollar. You have to angle the guitar to see it. also on the neck there is a little wear on the thumb side.

All the binding has aged nicely as well as the finish without any checkering that I noticed. It has a ebony fretboard and the frets are still good. Still true all the way up the neck on intonation and neck adjustment.

It has a brass nut that was put on a long time ago but done correctly, the back pickup has the cover removed. all hardware is in great condition and original. The tuners still hold fine also. He is wanting to know the value and is thinking about selling it. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
Joseph Jones

ANSWER

Hi, Joseph--

Here is the Blue Book pricing info:

1975-1978
Mint $3,000
Exc.+ $2,400
Exc. $1,950
Avg.+ $1,600
Avg. $1,300
General $1,000

Lynne