Selby, United Kingdom
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Beauty...and a Beast!
Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail.
The 1968 Les Paul™ Custom stood apart from its 1950s predecessors in a few significant ways. Instead of a solid mahogany body, it now had a solid maple top on a mahogany back - adding the clarity and bite that many rock guitarists sought. It also came standard with two humbuckers as opposed to three, providing additional picking clearance. And lastly it had a 14-degree peghead angle for reduced string tension. This set of features instantly became the new standard for the Les Paul Custom model, which has been produced continuously by Gibson ever since. This 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue was designed to be the final say in historical accuracy, tone and feel. Every detail and spec was meticulously revived by the skilled artisans at Gibson Custom Shop to provide an amazing, life-long vintage ownership experience. It features Ultra Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.
BODYBody Style: Les PaulBody Shape: Les PaulTop: 2-Piece Plain MapleBack: 1-Piece MahoganyBinding: Multi-plyBody Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose LacquerWeight Relief: None
NECK Profile: Medium CScale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 inFingerboard Material: EbonyFingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 inNeck Material: Solid MahoganyFret Count: 22Frets: Medium-JumboNut Material: NylonNut Width: 42.85 mm / 1.687 inEnd Of Board Width: 56.89 mm / 2.239 inInlays: Mother of Pearl BlockJoint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
HARDWAREFinish: Gold; Murphy Lab Light AgedBridge: ABR-1 (Wired)Tailpiece: Stop BarTuning Machines: Kluson WafflebackPickguard: Black Multi-PlyTruss Rod: 2-way AdjustableTruss Rod Cover: Authentic 2-Ply Les Paul CustomControl Knobs: Black Witch Hats with Gold InsertsSwitch Tip: CreamSwitch washer: BlackJack Plate Cover: Black Multi-PlyControl Covers: BlackStrap Buttons: BrassMounting Rings: Black M69Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver
ELECTRONICSNeck Pickup: 68 Custom HumbuckerBridge Pickup: 68 Custom HumbuckerControls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty CapacitorsPickup Selector: 3-Way SwitchcraftOutput Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft
MISCELLANEOUSStrings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046Case: Custom Shop HardshellAccessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case
Original Price£6,399
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