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.
Specifications
Body Specs
Back - 1-Piece Mahogany
Binding - Multi-ply
Body Finish - Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape - Les Paul
Body Styles - Les Paul,Single Cut
Top - 2-Piece Plain Maple
Weight Relief - None
Neck Specs - End Of Board Width - 2.23mm / 0.09in
Fingerboard Material - Ebony
Fingerboard Radius - 12.0mm / 0.47in
Fret Count - 22
Frets - Medium-Jumbo
Inlays - Mother of Pearl Block
Joint - Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Neck Material - Solid Mahogany
Nut Material - Nylon
Nut Width - 1.69mm / 0.07in
Profile - Authentic '68 Medium C
Scale Length - 24.75mm / 0.97in
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup - 68 Custom Humbucker
Controls - 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors
Neck Pickup - 68 Custom Humbucker
Output Jack - Switchcraft
Pickup Selector - 3-Way Switchcraft
Hardware Specs
Bridge - ABR-1
Control Covers - Black
finish - Gold
Jack Plate Cover - Black Multi-Ply
Mounting Rings - Black M69
Pickguard - Black Multi-Ply
Pickup Covers - Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver
Strap Buttons - Brass
Switch Tip - Cream
Switchwasher - Black
Tailpiece - Stop Bar
Truss Rod - 2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover - Authentic 2-Ply Les Paul Custom
Tuner Plating - Gold
Tuning Machines - Kluson Waffleback
Misc Specs
Accessories - Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Black Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags
Model: - LPC68EBGH1
Case - Custom Shop Hardshell
Strings Gauge - .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Weight - 9 lbs 1 oz