Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Les Paul Custom "CME Spec" Antique Sparkling Burgundy VOS w/Custom "S" Buckers (Serial #510138)

Carrying on Orville Gibson’s historic pursuit of sonic excellence and aesthetic perfection, the Gibson Custom Shop combines traditional instrument-making techniques, innovative methods, and meticulous attention to detail to craft instruments worthy of its banner-era slogan, “Only a Gibson is Good Enough.”

This instrument exclusively features woods hand-picked by CME’s expert guitar-buying team at the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, paired with one of our favorite finishes, plus a thoughtful combination of preferred fingerboards, neck profiles, pickups, and hardware, to make this customized Gibson guitar.

General:
Brand Name: Gibson
Case Type: Hardshell Case
Hardware Color: Gold
Made in: Made in the USA
Product Color: Antique Sparkling Burgundy
Relic or Aging Level: VOS (Vintage Original Spec)
Serial Number: 510138
Series: Gibson Custom Shop Historic
Weight: 9lbs 9oz

Body:
Body Binding: Seven-Ply Black/White Top, 5-Ply Black/White Back
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer (VOS Patina)
Body Material: 1-Piece Mahogany
Body Shape: Les Paul
Top Material: 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit

Neck:
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Block
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Headstock Inlay or Decal: Split Diamond Inlay "Gibson"
Headstock Veneer: Holly
Neck Binding: .062 White
Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer (VOS Patina)
Neck Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Neck Shape: Authentic '68 Medium C-Shape (0.880"/1.015")
Neck Tint or Color: Antique Sparkling Burgundy
Number of Frets: 22 Frets
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.687" (42.85mm)
Side Marker Inlay: Tortoise Side Dots
Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube

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

Hardware:
Bridge: ABR-1
Fret Wire: Medium Jumbo
Knobs: Black Witch Hat w/Gold Inserts
Pickguard: 5-Ply Black
Saddle Material: Metal
Switch Cap: Cream
Tailpiece: Stop Bar
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic 2-Ply Les Paul Custom
Tuning Machines: Kluson Waffleback