Gibson Custom Shop Mick Ronson 1968 Les Paul Custom – Collector’s Edition (Murphy Lab) – Limited Run of 100 – Ebony / Antique Natural

Offered for sale is a Gibson Custom Shop Mick Ronson 1968 Les Paul Custom – Collector’s Edition, a meticulous recreation of one of the most iconic guitars of the glam-rock era.

This model faithfully recreates the legendary 1968 Les Paul Custom used by Mick Ronson during David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust / Spiders From Mars era, one of the most recognizable guitars in rock history. Gibson’s Murphy Lab carefully reproduced the look, feel, and character of Ronson’s original instrument, including the distinctive stripped top that reveals the maple beneath the ebony finish.

Only 100 guitars were produced worldwide, making this one of the most limited Gibson Custom Shop artist tributes in recent years. Each example is built by the Gibson Custom Shop and aged by the Murphy Lab to replicate the wear and personality of Ronson’s famous touring guitar.

The guitar features aged, uncovered ‘68 Custom humbuckers, vintage-style electronics, and period-correct construction details designed to capture the powerful tone and expressive feel associated with Ronson’s Bowie-era recordings.

For collectors of Bowie memorabilia, glam-rock history, or Gibson Custom Shop limited runs, this is an exceptionally rare and historically significant instrument.

Key Features

• Limited Collector’s Edition – only 100 made worldwide

• Built by the Gibson Custom Shop

• Murphy Lab aged to replicate Ronson’s original touring guitar

• Inspired by the iconic 1968 Les Paul Custom used with David Bowie

• Distinctive stripped ebony top revealing maple beneath

• Uncovered ‘68 Custom humbuckers with vintage-style wiring

• Ebony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl block inlays

• Period-correct construction and hardware

Specifications

Model: Mick Ronson 1968 Les Paul Custom – Collector’s Edition

Manufacturer: Gibson Custom Shop

Limited Production: 100 instruments worldwide

Body

• Mahogany body

• Plain maple top

• Murphy Lab aged nitrocellulose finish

Neck

• Mahogany neck

• Authentic 1968 Medium C profile

• Ebony fingerboard

• Mother-of-pearl block inlays

• 12” fingerboard radius

• 24.75” scale length

• 22 frets

Electronics

• Neck pickup: Uncovered ‘68 Custom Humbucker

• Bridge pickup: Uncovered ‘68 Custom Humbucker

• Vintage-style wiring harness

• CTS 500k potentiometers

• Black Beauty capacitors

• 3-way toggle switch

Hardware

• Aged gold hardware

• ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge

• Stopbar tailpiece

• Grover tuners

Case & Accessories

Includes the full Gibson Custom Shop package, including:

• Gibson Custom hardshell case

• Mick Ronson signature-branded case exterior

• Certificate of Authenticity booklet

• Replica strap inspired by Ronson’s original guitar

• Gibson Custom Shop documentation and accessories

Condition - Brand New – Collector Grade

This guitar is brand new, unused, and unplayed, purchased from an authorized dealer. It remains in collector-grade condition and has been stored in its case in a climate-controlled, smoke-free environment since arrival.
The Murphy Lab aging and wear are factory-applied as part of the official Gibson Custom Shop aging process.

All original case, Certificate of Authenticity, and Gibson Custom Shop case candy are included.