🇯🇵 1996 🇯🇵 Orville LPC-75 Alpine White 1996 MIJ Les Paul Custom~ Japan Import!

🇯🇵 1996 🇯🇵 Orville LPC-75 Alpine White 1996 MIJ Les Paul Custom~ Japan Import!Orville LPC 75 Alpine White 1996 MIJ Les Paul Custom A seriously cool piece of Japanese Gibson history here. This 1996 Orville LPC 75 in Alpine White is one of those guitars that instantly has the look before you even plug it in. Aged white finish, naturally worn gold hardware, Gibson open book headstock and that unmistakable Les Paul Custom attitude throughout. Built in Japan during the golden era Orville years, this one features a carved maple top

🇯🇵 Orville LPC-75 Alpine White 1996 MIJ Les Paul Custom 🇯🇵

A seriously cool piece of Japanese Gibson history here. This 1996 Orville LPC-75 in Alpine White is one of those guitars that instantly has “the look” before you even plug it in. Aged white finish, naturally worn gold hardware, Gibson open-book headstock and that unmistakable Les Paul Custom attitude throughout.

Built in Japan during the golden-era Orville years, this one features a carved maple top paired with a mahogany body and mahogany set neck, giving it the rich, weighty response you’d expect from a great LP Custom. The rosewood board feels superb and the guitar has just had a full set-up, restring and adjustment prior to arriving with us.

Tonally, this thing absolutely delivers. The original Orville humbuckers have that classic late-90s Japanese LP voice with loads of midrange punch, warm neck tones and a cutting bridge pickup that still retains clarity. Big sustain, chunky rhythm tones and singing lead sounds all day long. These MIJ Orvilles have become hugely respected for good reason and many players genuinely prefer them to modern production alternatives.

This one weighs in at a substantial 10lb 13oz, giving it that reassuring solid Custom feel without being ridiculous. It resonates brilliantly acoustically and feels like a serious instrument in the hands.

Condition wise, it’s clearly been played and loved over the years. There are plenty of small dings, marks and finish wear throughout as photographed. The gold hardware has faded beautifully with age and there is lacquer checking/discolouration around the binding and neck joint areas. The most notable cosmetic issue is a chip/binding loss at the top edge of the headstock with exposed wood visible. Importantly, this is cosmetic only and the guitar remains structurally sound and playing great.

The truss rod still functions correctly. Frets currently have plenty of life left and the guitar plays really nicely with a comfortable low action.

A fantastic example of a proper 90s MIJ Les Paul Custom with real character, ageing and vibe that simply can’t be faked.

Specs

* Made in Japan, 1996
* Orville LPC-75
* Alpine White finish
* Carved maple top
* Mahogany body
* Mahogany set neck
* Rosewood fingerboard
* Original Orville humbuckers
* 24.75” scale
* 12” radius
* Nut width: 44mm
* Neck thickness: 22mm (1st fret)
* Neck thickness: 26.3mm (12th fret)
* Weight: 10lb 13oz
* Freshly set up with Ernie Ball 10-46 strings

🇯🇵 Chordplay Japan Select 🇯🇵

Hand-picked Japanese guitars sourced directly from Japan, chosen for their craftsmanship, tone and individuality. Every Japan Select instrument is carefully inspected and arrives ready to play, giving UK players access to incredible MIJ guitars without the uncertainty, delays and added costs of importing themselves.