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  • November 15, 2012 at 9:40 pm #82693
    marks_vending
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    trying to find the date of this unused lpb1. I have a vintage silver lpb1. It has original white box with blue writing on it as well as orange paperwork saying “BOOSTERS. Congratulation, you have purchased the finest boosters ever developed……”
    it has 1 “input” and 1 “amp”. one switch only OFF or BOOST. It is silver in color, words are in blue except LPB are in white. Got it from a man in a guitar trade who was original owner and never used it, (hence it still being in box with paperwork) it has either a light rubber, or tolex on 2 sides and is silver on 2 sides. there are no markings of any wear or serial numbers. the unit and box say “made in NYC USA” and the orange paperwork has a picture of a face with curly hair on bottom and beside it says “electro-harmonix 27 west 23rd street new york n.y. 10010 (212) 741 1770” the paper is old and mint shape, no recycled fibres in the paper. Any idea of a date? I researched it and had a shop look at it, however they were unsure as it appeared earlier than the late 70’s as there are no black screws or black faceplate. I attached a photo
    thanks for any help

    November 15, 2012 at 10:57 pm #118399
    The EH Man
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    The best way to date it is to look at the back of the pot. There’s a number that starts with 137. The next 2 are the year and last 2 are the week the pot was made. That’ll give you a rough idea.

    November 15, 2012 at 11:36 pm #118400
    marks_vending
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    thanks! unfortunately that is where the soder is I see the 137, but then it’s sodered.

    November 16, 2012 at 1:23 am #118401
    The EH Man
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    That’s the only way to accurately date it. Anything else is a generalization. It’s likely late 70s/early 80s.

    November 16, 2012 at 2:41 pm #118407
    marks_vending
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    thanks! much appreciated

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