1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom
Mid-1970s Les Paul Customs offer the premium cosmetics of the Custom line with T-top humbuckers. Silverburst examples from this era are notably undervalued given their striking appearance.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$4,500–$8,000
Very Good
$3,000–$4,500
Good
$1,800–$3,000
Fair
$900–$1,800
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
Specifications
| Body Wood | Mahogany (body), Maple (carved top) |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Scale Length | 24.750" |
| Frets | 22 |
| Pickup Config | HH |
| Bridge | Nashville Tune-O-Matic, stop tailpiece |
| Tuners | Grover Rotomatic |
| Finish Options | Ebony Black, White, Silverburst (mid-70s introduction) |
| Est. Production | 2,500 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two T-top humbuckers. Consistent quality during this period.
What Changed in 1974
Silverburst finish introduced, giving the Custom a striking new visual option. Nashville bridge widely adopted. These are high-quality production instruments.
Collector's Notes
Silverburst finish Customs have a growing collector following. Verify the finish is original — Silverbursts were frequently repainted due to their susceptibility to checking.