1974 LP Custom, Alpine White .. Not a reissue

[Uncle Vinnie]

Not ebay, but Mike & Mikes. Lovely guitar. Real '74, not a reissue.

1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom Vintage Electric Guitar Alpine White w/ T Tops, Case (mmguitarbar.com)

 

[Shelkonnery]

Is '74 the first production year for Alpine White Customs?

This one is in incredible shape!

 

[Uncle Vinnie]

Is '74 the first production year for Alpine White Customs?

A good question I don't know the answer to.

 

[Oranjeaap]

Is '74 the first production year for Alpine White Customs?

This one is in incredible shape!

Yes it is. Thats why they sell for big bucks. That and because Randy played one

 

[Shelkonnery]

Thank you, Oranjeaap!
Been looking for this info the last couple of weeks.
I read it was connected to the Les Paul Custom 20th anniversary release, even though those had the 15th fret engraving.

 

[Oranjeaap]

Not sure if Randy played the anniversary one, but they are identical apart from the engraving. Sometimes its impossible to see the engraving unless it's right under your nose.
Somewhere in 1975 they changed to maple necks and those are less sought after, so 74 is not only the first year but also the "best" year. But the white ones were never made in high numbers so even the later ones can be somewhat expensive.

 

[Central Scrutinizer]

Sold.
That went fast.
Really nice guitar.