Gibson Les Paul Custom 20th Anniversary 1974 Cherry Sunburst – Original Case – No Breaks

A beautiful 1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom 20th Anniversary in its original Cherry Sunburst finish.

Produced in 1974 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Les Paul Custom, this model is distinguished by the famous "TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY" inlay at the 15th fret. Today, these guitars are among the most collectible Norlin-era Les Paul Customs.

The Cherry Sunburst finish has aged beautifully over the past five decades, with attractive fading and naturally aged gold hardware that give the guitar the unmistakable character only a genuine vintage Gibson can offer.

Specifications

  • Year: 1974
  • Model: Les Paul Custom 20th Anniversary
  • Finish: Cherry Sunburst
  • Body: Maple top with pancake body construction
  • Neck: 3-piece Mahogany
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Pickups: Original Gibson T-Top humbuckers
  • Electronics: Original
  • Weight: Approx. 4.75 kg (10.47 lbs)

This guitar delivers the classic mid-'70s Les Paul Custom tone—powerful, warm, with rich low-mid response, excellent sustain, and superb note definition.

The neck is straight, the truss rod functions properly, and the guitar plays comfortably with excellent action.

Cosmetically, the guitar shows normal wear for its age, including light scratches, small dents, and natural finish checking. Overall, it remains in excellent vintage condition.

The original finish, original T-Top pickups, original electronics, and the original Gibson hardshell case are all retained.

The output jack plate appears to have been replaced.

The guitar may have been professionally refretted at some point during its lifetime, although I cannot confirm this with certainty.

No breaks. No cracks. No structural repairs.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like additional photographs.

Detailed photos of the control cavity, potentiometers, solder joints, pickups, and other important areas are included so prospective buyers can evaluate the originality and condition for themselves.

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ConditionFair (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • Les Paul Custom 20th Anniversary
Finish
  • Cherry Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 1974
Made In
  • United States
Body Material
  • Mahogany
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Shape
  • Single Cutaway
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Model Family
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Color Family
  • Red
Series
Model Sub-Family
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Stop-Bar
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Top Material
  • Maple
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Number of Frets
  • 22

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