Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue Electric Guitar - Ebony with Hardshell Case

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The Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Les Paul Reissue in Ebony is equal parts elegance and authority, living up to its reputation as both a beauty and a beast. This model captures the moment when the Les Paul Custom evolved into a more aggressive, rock-forward instrument, blending visual luxury with unmistakable power. A solid mahogany body paired with a maple top adds clarity and bite to the classic Les Paul voice, delivering a tighter low end and a sharper attack that immediately feels responsive and commanding under the hands.

The feel is deeply rooted in vintage authenticity, with an authentic ’68 medium C neck profile that strikes a balance between substance and comfort. The ebony fingerboard contributes a fast, precise response, lending definition and snap to every note while keeping chords articulate and focused. The shorter 24.75-inch scale retains that familiar Gibson warmth and elasticity, making bends feel effortless and expressive, whether you’re digging into bluesy phrasing or heavier rock lines.

Plugged in, the 68 Custom humbuckers bring a bold, dynamic voice that rewards touch and pick attack. The neck pickup offers thick, singing sustain with a smooth top end, while the bridge pickup cuts with authority, delivering bite and clarity without harshness. Together, they provide a wide tonal range that moves easily from refined cleans to saturated, high-gain textures, all controlled through the classic two-volume, two-tone layout.

Every visual detail reinforces its Custom Shop pedigree, from the high-gloss ebony finish and gold hardware to the block mother-of-pearl inlays and multi-ply binding. Built with meticulous attention to historical accuracy, this reissue is designed to deliver a true vintage ownership experience while standing up to decades of real-world playing. It’s an instrument meant to be cherished, played hard, and passed down. The Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Les Paul Reissue is available at Haggerty’s Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Custom Shop
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Ebony

Body

• Body Material: 1-Piece Mahogany
• Body Top Material: 2-Piece Plain Maple
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Body Shape: Les Paul
• Body Style: Solid Body

Neck

• Headstock Type: Solid
• Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Authentic '68 Medium C
• Neck Finish: Gloss
• Neck Depth: 0.911" at 1st Fret, 1.018" 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: 2-Way Adjustable
• Truss Rod Nut: 5/16"
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Nut Width: 1.69"
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 24.75"

Hardware

• Bridge: ABR-1
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: Stop Bar
• Bridge Mounting: Fixed
• Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply
• Pickup Covers: Gold
• Control Knobs: Black
• Switch Tip: Cream
• Hardware Finish: Gold
• Tuning Machines: Kluson Waffleback
• String Trees: None
• Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Tremolo Arm: None
• Neck Plate: None
• Strap Buttons: Two Gold
• Output Jack: 1/4" Side Input Switchcraft

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: HH
• Neck Pickup: 68 Custom Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup: 68 Custom Humbucker
• Controls: 2 Volume and 2 Tone
• Switching: 3-Way Switch
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Black Backplate and Certificate of Authenticity
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 600628
• Manufacture Date: 2026