1999 where it all began. #74 of 100. The pilot run. This first batch is believed to be the best. They had to be , it all depended on these. Anyone who knows will agree, these were impressive. Others have said its because of the custom shop at that time. The turn of the new millennia, really focused on greatness. I played a 02 and an 05 and they were nice but just not quite there? Who really knows..? Would have been listed as mint if not for the very light horizontal checking that tends to occur on the back of the headstock. No other checking , dents, scratches, dings or repairs. The best feeling and playing LP custom I have ever played. Truss is great and battery never stored in cavity. 100% original. Beautiful light white/cream no uneven fading. Still very white. Excellent frets and no tarnished gold. Never gigged or out of the house. Will ship in new chainsaw protector case with CS case separately. (Additional 100$) US only preferably East/middle. Closer to Pa the better. I haven't seen one this nice with this low of a #. A true collectable.