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How much would the Les Paul Prototype be worth?

In its current state $1500 max
0 (0%)
In its current state between $1500 - 2500
1 (8.3%)
In its current state between $2500 - 3500
2 (16.7%)
In its current state between $3500 - 4500
0 (0%)
In its current state, more than $4500
1 (8.3%)
Restored with the original bridge and tuners $1500 max
0 (0%)
Restored with the original bridge and tuners between $1500 - 2500
0 (0%)
Restored with the original bridge and tuners between $2500 - 3500
2 (16.7%)
Restored with the original bridge and tuners between $3500 - 4500
0 (0%)
Restored with the original bridge and tuners more than $4500
6 (50%)
Other (explain below)
0 (0%)

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Re: Need your opinion
« Reply #15 on: March 25, 2023, 11:54:00 AM »
Nice work, Rob - seriously. You are a true Renaissance man.
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Re: Need your opinion
« Reply #16 on: March 25, 2023, 07:26:47 PM »
Fantastic work, Rob!
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Re: Need your opinion
« Reply #17 on: March 26, 2023, 05:41:04 AM »
Turned out great, Holländer!
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Re: Need your opinion
« Reply #18 on: March 26, 2023, 06:00:29 AM »
Thank you guys.  :toast:
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Re: Need your opinion
« Reply #19 on: March 26, 2023, 06:40:58 AM »
Awesome!!! Well documented!!
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Re: Need your opinion
« Reply #20 on: March 26, 2023, 11:12:44 PM »
Super work, Rob! I remember when you bought this bass but had no idea how many changes had been made to the original. You did a great job.
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Re: Need your opinion
« Reply #21 on: March 27, 2023, 05:22:24 AM »
This turned out fantastic, great work! Do you plan to put it up for sale?
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Re: Need your opinion
« Reply #22 on: March 27, 2023, 08:10:54 AM »
Quote from: BeeTL on March 27, 2023, 05:22:24 AM
This turned out fantastic, great work! Do you plan to put it up for sale?

Eventually, yes I think I will.
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Re: Need your opinion
« Reply #23 on: March 27, 2023, 08:13:45 AM »
My earlier post wasn't very much on target...sorry for that.

I didn't vote in the poll because I know little about Gibsons and my opinion on this one would be without value.

It looks beautiful now!  Congrats on doing lovely work.

If you want to determine a value, I'd say that either a Gruhn valuation (which would be the best choice) or setting up an auction with a very hefty reserve would work.  Perhaps you should do both, in that order. 
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Re: Need your opinion
« Reply #24 on: March 27, 2023, 10:04:06 AM »
Rob, what does this thing weigh?  Sorry if you've mentioned it already.
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Re: Need your opinion
« Reply #25 on: March 27, 2023, 10:51:32 AM »
Quote from: BklynKen on March 27, 2023, 10:04:06 AM
Rob, what does this thing weigh?  Sorry if you've mentioned it already.
3.9 kg
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« Reply #26 on: March 27, 2023, 10:53:45 AM »
Quote from: Basvarken on March 27, 2023, 10:51:32 AM
3.9 kg

That's way lighter than I was expecting!
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Re: Need your opinion
« Reply #27 on: March 27, 2023, 11:04:01 AM »
It's not that surprising:
The body is much thinner and much smaller than the later production model. Plus the routing underneath the pickguard is a true "swimming pool".

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Re: Need your opinion
« Reply #28 on: March 27, 2023, 12:09:05 PM »
That bass, Rob my friend, can not be considered as being nothing but a true beauty! Like a Gina Lollobrigida in company of a dozen..... Diana Palmers! (Fiance of The Phantom). Do you remember Diana? (Paul Anka did!)    Happy evening!
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Re: Need your opinion
« Reply #29 on: March 27, 2023, 01:11:12 PM »
Never heard of her. Looking at that video I think she must be older than my mother...  :mrgreen:
I do know Gina Lollobrigida (who died at an age 10 years older than my mother is now)

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