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Sissy Strings: Les Paul's Personal LSLP's:
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Yep, Les had several LSLP's. Although it is possible he owned more than we will cover here, I am happy to share with you what I have found. Two are in nearly perfect, mint original condition. One is an 8360xx Deluxe, and the other is a 9124xx Les Paul Custom (technically an early 1970, but close enough). The final one is an 8368xx guitar. It's serial is incorrectly listed on a hard case's label as identical to the minty 8360xx in Les' own handwriting. You'll see why below. Finally, the label on the 9124xx Les Paul Custom reads that it has "Sissy Strings" installed. 9's maybe? :)
9124xx: Les Paul Custom
The following is Les' description of this guitar from the handwritten label he placed on the case:
"Gibson Les Paul Custom - Black with Gold Hardware, Hi-Im-Pickups, Hi Frets, Guitar is Brand New, Cleaned, Polished, & Restrung with Sissy Strings."
Julien's Auction Description: "Serial number 912xxx - Early 1970s Gibson Les Paul Custom, black with a three piece neck and two piece body, in non-original case. Together with handwritten notes in case on two pieces of paper reading in part, "frets popping up" dated 10-8-98."
"Restrung With Sissy Strings" -- Les, you crack me up!
Lot 113 of 745
Lot closed - Winning bid:$11,875
8360xx: Les Paul Deluxe
The following is Les' description of this guitar from the handwritten label he placed on the case:
"Gibson Les Paul Deluxe - Gold with Epiphone HI-Im-Pickups, Hi-Frets, Guitar is Brand New, Completely Stock, Cleaned, & Polished...Very Good Action."
Julien's Auction Description: "Serial number 8360xx - 1969 Les Paul goldtop Deluxe in original case. Back of the headstock is signed by Les Paul. Together with a handwritten note reading, "frets on low side - dip in middle - P.U. good would like jumbo frets.""
Lot 415 of 745
Lot closed - Winning bid:$28,125
8368xx: Modified Les Paul Deluxe
The following is Les' description of this guitar from the handwritten label he placed on the case:
"Gibson Les Paul Deluxe, Gold with 2-Hi-Im Pickups with Lo-Hi circuitry. 2-Input Jacks. Second Input & Selector Switch need to be Installed. Cleaned & Polished." He continues on a piece of tape saying, "Tommy Doyle Fixed Neck '99". Les is referring to the fact that this guitar has a headstock repair behind the nut with mild finish work done. I believe this is how the guitar is mislabeled with the same serial number as his mint 8360xx. A simple mistake. Julien's Auctions seem to have found it's correct serial number of 8368xx when preparing for the auction. I find it interesting that this one sold for less than his mint one; I would have much preferred one he actually used and modified!
Julien's Auction Description: "Serial number 8368xx - 1969 Gibson Les Paul, gold, with original case. Back of the headstock is signed by Les Paul. Repaired headstock, refinished neck, back plate missing from pots. Routed for Humbucker pickups Gibson T top pickups, no covers with hardshell Gibson case."
Lot 455 of 745
Lot closed - Winning bid:$15,360
