Who was GBN or DBN or BBN at Gibson in the early 80s?

[danishbacon]

My 1981 L-5 has the following initials under the truss rod cover. I was hoping someone might have any idea who it might belong to? I’ve seen similar in Guild guitars from the 90s but not on a Gibson.

it either reads GBN DBN or BBN

[GNAPPI]

Maybe it was a previous owner who put it there not a Gibson employee?

[danishbacon]

Maybe it was a previous owner who put it there not a Gibson employee?

thanks Gary, I wondered that as well but it’s under the clearcoat

[Herbie]

My 1981 L-5 has the following initials under the truss rod cover. I was hoping someone might have any idea who it might belong to? I’ve seen similar in Guild guitars from the 90s but not on a Gibson.

it either reads GBN DBN or BBN

Can it be a guitar color code? My Les Pauls have had some codes for the finish in the pickup cavities. ”HCSB” for Heritage Cherry SunBurst” for example. In an archtop the pickup cavity is, well, different.

So what is the finish of Your guitar? ’GBN’ could refer to ”GoldBurst Natural”? Hmm…interesting finish…!

[rob taft]

Probably the individual who carved and fitted the neck. My Guild Benedetto AA made in Westerly RI contains the initials of the guy who carved and fitted the neck. I only know this from reading a Just Jazz Guitar article from 20 years ago and seeing a picture and name which matched the initials. I bought the guitar new in 2000.

[vinnyv1k]

On a side note I would get one of those taller Stew Mac trussrod nuts and put a washer under it also.

[danishbacon]

On a side note I would get one of those taller Stew Mac trussrod nuts and put a washer under it also.

Thanks Vinny, it had 13s on and almost no relief so it’s backed off a bit but good suggestion on the longer nut/washer.