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Author Message   Talajuha Username: Talajuha Registered: 11-2006 Posted on Thursday, August 09, 2007 - 6:50 am:    Could this be '74 - '75 LP Custom copy? Value? Juha   Lespaul Username: Lespaul Registered: 10-2004 Posted on Thursday, August 09, 2007 - 8:34 am:    Big font on TRC, so it is not a 75. I'd say 73-74. P@ul   Talajuha Username: Talajuha Registered: 11-2006 Posted on Friday, August 10, 2007 - 7:38 am:    I can't find black 2350 Custom with speed knobs from early 70's in any catalog. So, this one is modified/knobs changed or ???. Owner says it doesn't have serialnumber. Paid and asked prices are from 200 to 1100 EUR on the net. Juha   Lespaul Username: Lespaul Registered: 10-2004 Posted on Friday, August 10, 2007 - 4:36 pm:    Knobs are replacements indeed. It shouldn't have a serial number so that is okay. P@ul   Talajuha Username: Talajuha Registered: 11-2006 Posted on Friday, August 10, 2007 - 6:13 pm:    Black 2350 CUSTOM is still the problem. No serial number means it is '75 or earlier. I knew it, OK. But I can't find it (black 2350 CUSTOM) in any catalog, with any knobs. Looks like some other LP copies had speed knobs then. What pups might it have, if original? Catalogs say only humbuckers. Juha   Harry Username: Harry Registered: 3-2001 Posted on Saturday, August 11, 2007 - 4:04 am:    Juha You wonīt find any 2350 with the addition "CUSTOM" in any pricelist or catalogue. The model number is only 2350. Itīs supposed to be a copy of a Les Paul Custom, and the truss rod cover says CUSTOM too, but it never was a part of the model numberīs name. The 2350 has been in production throughout the entire copy period from 1971 until 1978. The last badges could have factory-fitted new-style parts like the "fancy tailpiece" and sure grip knobs. The one on top of this thread is therefor a pre-serial 2350 model (most likely from 1973 or 1974, since the early ones had rounded fretboard end and no fretboard inlays in the highest positions)) with replacement knobs. Iīm not sure about the pickups: the only way to find out is to take one out and see what is printed or engraved on/in the bottom plate. Kind greetz, Harry   Talajuha Username: Talajuha Registered: 11-2006 Posted on Saturday, August 11, 2007 - 5:59 am:    Here it is 1973 "2350 CUSTOM", and there are other years/catalogs, too. http://www.break-even.org/ibzscans/1973FB/s-1.jpg Juha   Harry Username: Harry Registered: 3-2001 Posted on Saturday, August 11, 2007 - 11:04 am:    You got me there: Iīve looked it up and in the catalogues and price lists until 1976 the 2350 CS had the addition "Custom". From 1976 on the model was only named 2350 CS. Bit confusing: under the brand name Ibanez there were a lot of Les Paul Custom copies (with bolt on necks and arched plywood tops) that had "Custom" on the truss rod cover too, but not that "Custom" addition to their names in the catalogue and pricelists. This only was the case with the 2350 CS. Strange..... Harry   Talajuha Username: Talajuha Registered: 11-2006 Posted on Sunday, August 12, 2007 - 4:16 pm:    I got more pictures. I am quite sure the knobs are not original or are poorly installed (high from the top). The bridge needs spare parts, at least one adjusting screw, or replacement. One nasty looking cratch on one side ... Probably she is a decent player as is but ... you know ... Then there is the problem: How much to pay? Asking price is 550 EUR. Juha   Harry Username: Harry Registered: 3-2001 Posted on Monday, August 13, 2007 - 3:17 am:    Juha I think 550 euro is definitely too much. I think that European sellers look too much at the selling prices in US dollars on Ebay and just use the same amounds, only with the € sign. 550 dollar would equal a price of 402 Euro and I think that would be more than enough for a very common Ibanez Les Paul with a bolt on neck. Harry

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