Condition: Used

​Condition Description: Excellent vintage condition. Complete and fully intact with bright, crisp text and graphics. Shows very light, natural age-toning and original factory fold creases. No major rips, heavy stains, or missing sections. (See photos for exact cosmetic condition).

​Brand: Gibson

​Type: Price List / Catalog

​Year of Publication: 1977

​Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

​Original/Reproduction: Original

​Description

​Original Vintage Gibson Guitars & Instruments Suggested Price List

Effective Date: January 1, 1977

Publisher: Norlin Music, Inc. (Lincolnwood, Illinois)

Format: Large fold-out brochure / catalog insert

​Up for sale is a highly collectible, original January 1, 1977 Gibson Suggested Price List. This is an authentic piece of Gibson history from the Norlin era, featuring rare technical breakdowns, finish options, and original pricing for some of the most iconic instruments ever made.

​Features & Highlighted Sections:

​Cover Art: Features a striking black-and-white graphic of a classic Gibson Les Paul Custom headstock and body.

​Artist Photos: Includes legendary promo photos of Keith Richards (playing a Les Paul), Peter Frampton (with an acoustic), Carlos Santana, and Stanley Clarke.

​Comprehensive Product Tables: Breaks down specifications (top, rim, back woods, scale length, frets, fingerboard material, plating, and case options) and retail pricing for:

​Les Paul Series (Custom, Deluxe, Standard, etc.)

​Solid Body Series & Thin Line Series

​Dreadnought & Mark Series Acoustics

​Electric Bass Series

​Custom Order & Electric Acoustic Series

​Mandolins & Banjos (including Mastertone models)

​Reference Guides: Includes the original Gibson Finish Codes (e.g., Cherry Sunburst, Gold Top, Tobacco Sunburst, Wine Red) and Banjo Inlay Codes (Flying Eagle, Hearts & Flowers).

​Condition Notes:

​This item is in fantastic vintage condition for being nearly 50 years old. It has been carefully preserved, keeping the paper bright and the text incredibly crisp. It features the original factory fold lines. Please review the high-resolution photos to see the exact condition of the edges, corners, and surfaces before purchasing.

​Perfect for vintage guitar collectors, Gibson enthusiasts, or as a case-candy addition for a 1977 Gibson guitar!

​Shipping & Handling:

​Carefully packed in a protective sleeve with rigid cardboard backing to prevent bending during transit.