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Dating a Gibson

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by strke-fender, Jul 28, 2009.

  1. Jul 28, 2009 #1
    strke-fender

    strke-fender

    Feb 26, 2009
    hey guys,

    I am about to purchase this Gibson bass, and I just want some more info on it. How old it is, original retail price, just general info.

    I appreciate any help anybody offers.

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    Its a sunburst-ish Les Paul five string. It has Bartolini pickups that sound awesome and have a very high output.

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    the back of the neck indicates its a "smartwood series" bass

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    the body is flat, the back isn't contoured and the top is flat as well.

    there is not truss rod and the tuners are grover's.

    the serial number is

    926597757.

    thanks for any help guys!
     
  2. Jul 28, 2009 #2
    Jaymi

    Jaymi Pink Bass Man

    Feb 11, 2008
    Nashville, TN
    Endorsing Artist: Ampeg , GHS
    1999, 1st and 5th digit of the serial number
     
  3. Jul 28, 2009 #3
    Surprise Panda!

    Surprise Panda!

    Mar 18, 2008
    Los Angeles, CA
    Besides the point of this thread, it looks really nice!
     
  4. Jul 29, 2009 #4
    $Lindz$

    $Lindz$

    Oct 27, 2008
    And 265 makes it September 22nd, 1999 as the exact day.
     
  5. Jul 29, 2009 #5
    aquateen

    aquateen

    Apr 14, 2005
    maryland
    congrats, that's really nice! btw, there is a truss rod under that cover on the headstock.
     
  6. Jul 29, 2009 #6
    strke-fender

    strke-fender

    Feb 26, 2009
    yeah, i've never had a bass with a truss rod cover before and i knew what it was. but it just didn't cross my mind last night that it was more than a decoration

    thanks for the info and compliments