Gibson Custom Shop 68 Les Paul Custom Gloss Electric Guitar - Ebony with Hardshell Case

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The Gibson Custom Shop represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sonic excellence, bringing Gibson’s legacy to life with unmatched accuracy and attention to detail. The 1968 Les Paul Custom marked a significant evolution from its 1950s predecessors, featuring a solid maple top on a mahogany body—a combination that introduced added clarity and bite, making it a favorite among rock guitarists. Unlike earlier models, it came standard with two humbuckers instead of three, offering improved picking clearance, while the 14-degree peghead angle reduced string tension for enhanced playability. These defining features set a new standard for the Les Paul Custom, a model that has remained a staple in Gibson’s lineup ever since. This 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue is a testament to that legacy, meticulously crafted by the skilled artisans at Gibson Custom Shop to deliver an unparalleled vintage playing experience, both in tone and feel. Now available at Haggerty’s Music, this reissue is the ultimate expression of historical accuracy and craftsmanship, built to be cherished for a lifetime.

Features/Specs

Body

• Body Style: Les Paul
• Body Shape: Les Paul
• Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple
• Back: 1-Piece Mahogany
• Binding: Multi-ply
• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Neck

• Profile: Authentic '68 Medium C-Shape
• Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
• Fret Count: 22
• Frets: Medium-Jumbo
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Nut Width: 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
• End Of Board Width: 56.89 mm / 2.239 in
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Block
• Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Hardware

• Finish: Gold
• Bridge: ABR-1
• Tailpiece: Stop Bar
• Tuning Machines: Kluson Waffleback
• Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply
• Truss Rod: 2-way Adjustable
• Truss Rod Cover: Authentic 2-Ply Les Paul Custom
• Switch Tip: Cream
• Switch washer: Black
• Jack Plate Cover: Black Multi-Ply
• Control Covers: Black
• Strap Buttons: Brass
• Mounting Rings: Black M69
• Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: 68 Custom Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup: 68 Custom Humbucker
• Controls: 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors
• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
• Output Jack: Switchcraft

Miscellaneous

• Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case: Custom Shop Hardshell
• Accessories: Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Black Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags