Gibson / Les Paul Standard / 1969 / Gold Top / Guitar
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It is a rarity anymore to find late 60s Gold Tops especially 1 piece body P-90 models. Pre Norlin!! No volute ... no Made in USA!! This particular example comes from the era most 60s gold top enthusiasts call the "Middle era" although this is from the very earliest part of that category. "Early" category means 1 piece body, 1 piece neck and mostly small head stocks BUT the change to large head stocks DID happen in phase 1 on the late 68s. "Middle" refers to 1 piece body and 3 piece mahogany neck which this one is BUT most all middle models got mini humbuckers. Only the earliest incarnation had P-90s making this guitar a VERY desirable example. Also during the Middle segment most models came the Volute and made in USA stamp. THIS GUITAR HAS NEITHER!! Sporting 2 very strong P-90s and pot codes that the bare date code 6826 meaning exact mid 1968 26th week. The only newer parts are an era correct output jack and a reproduction pick guard (and we are on the hunt for an orig. If we locate one it will be included!!). An extremely pro refret was performed with orig style frets!! Some of these weigh in at just under a ton but this is a very easily played 9 lbs 7 oz's. Comes with the original rectangular 1969 case likely worth $500 by itself. This guitar will only ship WITH insurance.
Dan Yablonka Guitars, USA 
Dan Yablonka has been a player/buyer/seller of vintage guitars since 1976 and also is a published songwriter with such companies as Atlantic, Criterion, Flapjack's Music and more and as a result is still very active as a player. This means that along with wanting pristine collectables like everybody else it also allows us to pay more attention to your reasonably priced player's pieces for sale or needs for such pieces. For more about Dan see "written Articles" at www.DanYablonka.com. **** NOTE TO CUSTOMERS. FOR A MYRIAD OF REASONS WE We ARE NO LONGER DOING BUSINESS WITK AUSTRALIA.
Appraisals
You are welcome to make an appointment to have a guitar appraised. Dan Yablonka has over 30 years experience in the field of authenticity verification.
Dan has seen it all, from flat out forgery to priceless '50's guitars spray painted with Rustoleum. His integrity and pursuit of complete accuracy have resulted in the accumulation of an invaluable wealth of knowledge. His rates are extremely modest considering the level of protection that he offers his clients.
Dan will utilize whatever resources necessary to ascertain an instrument's age as well as the origin of it's most minute components. The priceless commodity that he is most renowned for dealing in is THE TRUTH.
Payment: PayPal, Cash, Personal Check, Money Order/Cashier's check, Wire transfers or Western Union. Pay Pal, Credit Cards through Pay Pal only, and wire transfers are offered as a convenience for far away buyers and all extra expenses are the customer's responsibilty. Theres not enough profit in Vintage guitars to pay out 4% additional. Any time that a deposit is taken for any special arrangements or "holds" it is non refundable. To have these rules work in your favor all transactions need to be completed or deposited on w/in 5 days.
Shipping: Buyer pays shipping. Shipping will be determined on a case by case basis so as to include size, weight, distance, insured amount and method requested. Shipping is paid by customer both ways on any returns.
Returns: All parties buying through the mail or offsite are allowed a 24 hour approval/inspection period on ALL guitars, unless discussed otherwise, to make sure they are keeping their purchase (but not amps to keep shipping delicate amps back and forth to a minimum and not on parts either ... too many guys doing "switcharoo's" or wrecking them trying to install them and then trying to send them back ... sorry ... you have to reap the behavior of so many others). Buyer pays shipping. Payments must be received within 5 working days of anything placed on HOLD. When you receive the guitar your 24 hour return includes 1 day to receive it and approve or not and you must contact me. Don't just put it in the mail ..... and 2 extra days (72 hours total time) to resend it and I require a tracking number back from the customer the day of shipping and gladly supply the same to customer upon request and orig sale. I do strictly adhere to these rules. I don't mean to sound tough here but you would be amazed at the liberties taken in recent past! Thanks for your understanding and adherence. ALL Outside the USA sales are final due to extended "visits" through customs and some countries laxed attitude about shipping on time.
