Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Les Paul Custom Mick Ronson Signature Murphy Lab Light Aged Electric Guitar - Antique Natural with Hardshell Case

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Few guitars are as inseparably linked to an artist’s identity as Mick Ronson’s stripped 1968 Les Paul Custom. Ronson was far more than David Bowie’s right-hand man during the Ziggy Stardust era — he was a visionary guitarist, arranger, and producer whose dramatic, melodic, and unapologetically aggressive playing helped define the sound of early glam rock. From The Man Who Sold the World through Ziggy Stardust and Aladdin Sane, Ronson’s Les Paul Custom became a visual and sonic signature, most famously after he removed its original Ebony finish, revealing bare maple beneath. That singular act transformed a classic Gibson into an icon, forever associated with Ronson’s towering stage presence and orchestral approach to rock guitar.

This Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Les Paul Custom Mick Ronson Signature is a painstaking tribute to that legendary instrument. Crafted in collaboration with the Murphy Lab, this Light Aged Collector’s Edition recreates not just the look, but the feel and sound of Ronson’s guitar, right down to the mismatched knobs, aged gold hardware, and precise wear patterns. The mahogany body with a plain maple cap, paired with an Authentic ’68 Medium C neck and ebony fingerboard, delivers the authoritative response and sustain expected from a late-’60s Les Paul Custom. Every detail — from the unpotted pickups to the nylon nut — was chosen to reflect the raw, unfiltered character of Ronson’s original guitar.

Sonically, this instrument is unapologetically bold. The uncovered, unpotted ’68 Custom humbuckers with Alnico 2 magnets produce a biting, mid-forward voice with rich harmonic complexity and a slightly unruly edge — perfect for glam rock, classic rock, proto-punk, and expressive lead work. There’s warmth and depth for chordal passages, but also a snarling top end that cuts through a mix when pushed. Whether you’re channeling Ronson’s dramatic bends and sustain-heavy leads or simply seeking a historically faithful Les Paul Custom with attitude, this limited run of only 100 guitars offers a rare opportunity to own a true piece of rock history — one that feels alive in the hands and unmistakable in tone.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Gibson Custom Shop Artist Signature / Murphy Lab
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Antique Natural (Light Aged)

Body

• Body Material: Mahogany
• Body Top Material: Plain Maple
• Body Finish: Murphy Lab Light Aged Nitrocellulose
• Body Shape: Les Paul
• Body Style: Solidbody

Neck

• Headstock Type: Gibson Open Book
• Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Authentic ’68 Medium C
• Neck Finish: Light Aged Nitrocellulose
• Neck Depth: 0.898" at 1st Fret, 1.009" at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: Set Neck
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Position Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Block
• Side Dots: Black
• Number of Frets: 22
• Truss Rod Style: Dual-Action
• Truss Rod Nut: Headstock Access
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Nut Width: 1.687"
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 24.75"

Hardware

• Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: Stop-Bar Tailpiece
• Bridge Mounting: 2 Stud-Mounted
• Pickguard: None
• Pickup Covers: None
• Control Knobs: Gold Top Hat (Volume), Black Witch Hat (Tone)
• Switch Tip: Cream
• Hardware Finish: Aged Gold
• Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic with Milk Bottle Buttons
• String Trees: None
• Strings: Gibson Light Gauge (.010–.046)
• Tremolo Arm: None
• Neck Plate: None
• Strap Buttons: Standard
• Output Jack: Side-Mounted 1/4"

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: HH
• Neck Pickup: ’68 Custom Humbucker, Alnico 2, Unpotted
• Bridge Pickup: ’68 Custom Humbucker, Alnico 2, Unpotted
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
• Switching: 3-Way Toggle Switch
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Gibson Accessories Kit, Replica Strap
• Case/Gig Bag: Custom Hardshell Case with Mick Ronson Signature Graphic
• Serial Number: MR 085
• Manufacture Date: 2026