In the summer of 1968, Gibson did something new. At great demand, it introduced the first "Reissue" in history within its catalog: the Les Paul Custom was put back into production, having been discontinued nearly ten years prior.

However, the 1968 Les Paul Custom was something different. The body was no longer made entirely of mahogany; it featured a maple top, which provided a brighter tone. It was the precursor to the Les Paul Custom model that we still find in the Gibson catalog today.

The 1968 Les Paul Custom celebrates this iconic and historic model by recreating it with meticulous attention to detail.

This version, made as a special order under the Made 2 Measure program, is characterized by a Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish as well as a stunningly rare Jade Green finish.

The Murphy Lab perfectly recreates the same aging conditions of the finish found on original vintage instruments through natural processes, rather than manual methods. The ultra-thin finishes exhibit a noticeable and consistent "crackle," providing an absolutely authentic feel. It truly feels like holding a vintage original instrument, but with all the quality and performance that only the Gibson Custom Shop can offer today.

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Body Material: Mahogany
Top Material: Maple, two pieces
Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Material: Mahogany, one piece
Neck Joint: Long-tenon, animal glue joint
Neck Profile: '68 Medium "C"
Fingerboard: Ebony
Frets: 22
Scale Length: 24-3/4"
Neck Pickup: Custom Bucker (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup: Custom Bucker (Unpotted)
Controls: 2 volumes, 2 tones, 3-way selector
Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece: Bigsby Vibrato
Tuners: Kluson Waffleback
Hardware: Gold
Accessories: Gibson Custom Hardshell Case, Certificate of Authenticity

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Product Details:

• Serial number: 605918
• Weight: 4.321 kg
• Year of production: 2026

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