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.

General:
Brand Name: Gibson
Case Type: Hardshell Case
Hardware Color: Aged Nickel
Made in: Made in the USA
Product Color: Antique Viceroy Goldburst
Relic or Aging Level: Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged
Serial Number: 606048
Series: Gibson Custom Shop Historic
Weight: 9lbs 8oz

Body:
Body Binding: 7-Ply Black/White
Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material: 1-Piece Mahogany
Body Notes: Viceroy Goldburst
Body Shape: Les Paul
Top Material: 2-Piece Plain Maple

Neck:
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Blocks
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Headstock Inlay or Decal: Gibson Logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Headstock Veneer: Holly
Neck Binding: .062 White
Neck Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Neck Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Neck Shape: 1968 Medium C-Shape (0.880"/1.015")
Neck Tint or Color: Antique Viceroy Goldburst
Number of Frets: 22 Frets
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.69" (42.85mm)
Side Marker Inlay: Tortoise Side Dots
Truss Rod: 2-Way Adjustable

Electronics:
Bridge Pickup: CME Custom "S" Bucker
Controls and Switching: 3-Way Switchcraft; 2 Volume, 2 Tone,
Electronics Notes: 500K CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors
Neck Pickup: CME Custom "S" Bucker

Hardware:
Bridge: ABR-1 (Wired)
Fret Wire: Medium-Jumbo
Knobs: Black Witch Hats with Gold Inserts
Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply
Saddle Material: Nickel-Plated Brass
Switch Cap: Cream
Tailpiece: Stop Bar
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic 2-Ply Les Paul Custom
Tuning Machines: Kluson Waffleback