I hope we haven't had this before. If we have, sorry, I wasn't paying attention at the time to topics about Classics. But I've seen the light and am interested in a Les Paul Classic and unlike most people, DO like the ceramic magnet pick-ups. The Classics have a six digit serial number X X X X X X 'printed' onto the back of the headstock. Grand Theft Auto Iii (repack) Software. I understand how the serial numbers work on the standards but think the Classic serial numbers work a different way? The Classic I'm 'dating' has the 'greeny/yellow' fret-markers with 1960 on the pick-guard.

Les Paul custom S/N CS Les Paul. Photo Editor Software. 11 is a 55 special. 11 is a 55 special. Gibson Serial Numbers What a serial number can and can't tell you about your Gibson.

I think it is an older superseded one to the current Classics and the serial number (if I knew how it worked) would indicate when it was made. Don't recall what the serial number of this one is right now. Any assistant would be appreciated. Les Paul Classic: This model features an ink stamped serial number with no 'MADE IN USA' (just as we used on the original 1952-1960 Les Pauls). Most will be 5 to 6 digits in length, but the earliest examples feature 4 digit serial numbers.