73 les Paul custom. Real?

[Michael_Boyet]

http://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/msg/2777966226.html


Can anyone tell by the pics if this is a total fake or real?

[SinglecutGuy]

It's hard to tell, but I don't see any reason that leads me to believe it's fake. The headstock and decal look correct for a 73'.

EDIT: On second thought, I'm not sure if the case is right, at least for that year.

[IPLAYLOUD]

That's the way they bursted the neck and headstock.

[Michael_Boyet]

Is the price accurate?

[SinglecutGuy]

It's within reason, if the pickups aren't original as it says, that will affect the price. I'd say $1500 on that is a good deal if you could talk him down to it, but $1700 isn't out of line, if it's in good shape.

[riffmeister]

Look at the Gibson logo in the headstock......no dot over the i in Gibson, which is correct for that period. If it has no breaks and is otherwise in good condition, $1700 is a good price.