General
Gibson Les Paul Recording
was manufactured from 1971 to 1979.
First version 1971-77
Second version 1977-79
Similar to first version except:
- sunburnst, brown, white or black
- bound ebony fingerboard
- three way selector on body
- one jack socket on side of body for high impedance output,
plus second jack socket on body face for low impedance output.
Original Les Paul Personal model designed by Les Paul himself 1969-72.
Les Paul Professional 1969-71
Split-diamond headstock
Gibson logo, without "i"
dot 1968-71
Sandwich body 1969-73
Natural 1972
Walnut 1970-1973, 1979
White 1978
"Thinking player's LesPaul, but doesn't sound like one." (Gurus guide)
Solid body guitar with
low-impedance pickups (by Dirty Works).
Slightly larger body than early Les Paul models.
High/low impedance.
Built in unique special effects - will even sound like a Strat.
Recording is made from the best woods and materials of its time.
The fingerboard is rosewood and has a Les Paul "classic" feel to it.
The color is a beautiful deep dark mahogany (natural).
Very distinctive sweet melodic sound.
Long sustain
Tune-O-matic brigde
Stud (or stop) tailpiece
Controls:
Volume
Decade
Treble
Bass
Phase In/out
Output Hi/lo
Tone 1/2/3
Pickup F/R
Weight appx - 5kg / 11lb
For original parts, you might call Gibson Parts at 802 464-0014
Gibson Les Paul Recording prices (s/h) 1998
USD700-900
Links
Updated
December 28, 2008