TV Yellow Special - Norlin w/ Wrap Tail
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TV Yellow Special - Norlin w/ Wrap Tail
What do we have here guys? Check the neck socket, wrap tail, logo, the use of the word "Model" in the Les Paul, stamped serial (you can't see that, but it's there), purportedly a 1991. I'm at a loss. Is this a super early Custom Shop Special?
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Re: TV Yellow Special - Norlin w/ Wrap Tail
The neck socket thing. Never seen that before. What's the story?
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Re: TV Yellow Special - Norlin w/ Wrap Tail
I've got some nitro in that colour. Very cool !!
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Re: TV Yellow Special - Norlin w/ Wrap Tail
So cool. I really dig these. Interested to see what the neck profile is like- I really dislike the slimmer ones I've tried from the late 90s.
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Re: TV Yellow Special - Norlin w/ Wrap Tail
Sheesh Grant, if it has you stumped the rest of us have no hope! I thought Norlin era ended in 1986? Nice, very yellow though...
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Re: TV Yellow Special - Norlin w/ Wrap Tail
Its got me for sure. It looks like a 70s 54RI in terms of wrap angle, and logos, but it can't be. Those had this kind of neck pocket....
This TV Yellow one has a 1950s style neck joint (Molly), so that means it must be a later iteration. It can't be older as the Gibson logo is wrong. Then there's the colour. They did some TV Specials in the 80s, but they had different features....Kluson metal tip tuners, 50s style logo and I think correct inked serial number.
There's a chance this has had a refin...but whether it has or not doesn't answer the conundrum. First thing will be a black Light test to check the finish, then the pot dates, and the pickups (and covers).
It was cheap enough to take a risk...should have it in a couple of weeks.
This TV Yellow one has a 1950s style neck joint (Molly), so that means it must be a later iteration. It can't be older as the Gibson logo is wrong. Then there's the colour. They did some TV Specials in the 80s, but they had different features....Kluson metal tip tuners, 50s style logo and I think correct inked serial number.
There's a chance this has had a refin...but whether it has or not doesn't answer the conundrum. First thing will be a black Light test to check the finish, then the pot dates, and the pickups (and covers).
It was cheap enough to take a risk...should have it in a couple of weeks.
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Re: TV Yellow Special - Norlin w/ Wrap Tail
Gibson USA / Limited 2016 Les Paul Special TV Yellow???
http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/ishi ... nd_item_en
http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/ishi ... nd_item_en
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Re: TV Yellow Special - Norlin w/ Wrap Tail
Oh, so you bought it! Nice one! Love the colour.
Dibs! But probably can't afford it
Dibs! But probably can't afford it
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Re: TV Yellow Special - Norlin w/ Wrap Tail
Probably a home made one, skillfully made mind you
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Re: TV Yellow Special - Norlin w/ Wrap Tail
the seller has 60 days returns policy...and I've deal wih them prior. If it is boogered then I'll send it back.
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Re: TV Yellow Special - Norlin w/ Wrap Tail
It's definitely 60s with that neck join area... ala: http://www.gibson.com/Products/Electric ... tures.aspx
Maybe it's had a replacement neck or it's something else like an epiphone with a veneer on the headstock???
Maybe it's had a replacement neck or it's something else like an epiphone with a veneer on the headstock???
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