Price check- Mid 90's Gibson Les Paul standard in minty cond

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I'm not really up on Les Paul values and was wondering if some of ya'll that are could help me out. I'm looking at a mid 90's Les Paul Standard in minty condition and was wondering what a good price for it would be. Also, how do I make sure it's a legit Gibson? Were the serial numbers inked or stamped in to the wood?
Thanks in advance.
 
Stamped in serial number--something like 9xxx5xxx

Depending on originality, the color--is it a tobacco burst (seems like most LP Standards from the mid 90's are tobacco), how much it weighs and if there is any flame on the top...from about $1400 to $1800 or so.
 
What would I be looking for weight wise? Is this before Gibson started weight relief?
Am I looking for flame on the top or no flame?
Thanks Drew.
 
You gotta do the search... Once you find a seller, you need to acquire the SN and run it past Gibson HQ. I've got a guy there that's awesome in getting me squared away with the info in a very short period of time. Anyway - sure, check eBay, CL, and all those usual avenues. Know what it is you're looking for, opaque paint versus flame or the like; maple top versus mahogany top; etc. etc. etc.

Hit me up if you want the info on my inside guy at Gibson HQ - but you'll need to know the guitar in question before you find out the details of authenticity and then chambering/weight relieving etc.

Peace,
Mo
 
Great period for gibsons as it was before they turned their production USA lines into second class stepchildren of their custom lines. The rosewood used is usually worlds ahead of nowadays and not died and the mahogany bodies are one piece. I see them for around 1400 to 1850 depending on finish and condition an originality.
 
Great period for gibsons as it was before they turned their production USA lines into second class stepchildren of their custom lines. The rosewood used is usually worlds ahead of nowadays and not died and the mahogany bodies are one piece. I see them for around 1400 to 1850 depending on finish and condition an originality.
 
I hope you can play it first. While mint is cool, when a guitar is over 10 years old, I start to question why the guitar is so mint. Did the owner just buy it and let it sit, or, did they baby it, or is it a lemon that no one wanted to play.
 
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