Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Les Paul Custom Ebony Ultra Light Aged, Ebony w/ Hardshell Case - Used

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This used 9.4lb Gibson will ship insured, fully setup, and inspected from our Rapid City, SD location. This guitar is in excellent condition with a few dings on the body. Not positive on what is Murphy Lab and what isn't. For condition, refer to photos.

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A tribute to one of the most iconic guitars in rock history, the Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Les Paul Custom brings vintage elegance and legendary tone to the modern player. Handcrafted by the Murphy Lab, this Ultra Light Aged model captures the timeless look and feel of a well-played vintage instrument, featuring subtle lacquer checking and minimal aging for an authentic, broken-in aesthetic.

Built with a solid mahogany body and carved maple top, this Les Paul delivers thick, resonant sustain and unmatched tonal depth. The ebony fingerboard, adorned with mother-of-pearl block inlays, offers exceptional clarity and smooth playability. Equipped with Custombucker pickups, this guitar produces the warm, articulate cleans and searing overdriven tones that define the Les Paul legacy. Finished in classic Ebony with gold hardware, this 1968 reissue is both a collector’s dream and a stage-ready powerhouse. Includes a Gibson Custom hardshell case and certificate of authenticity. Available now at Haggerty’s Music.

Features/Specs

Body:

• Shape: 1968 Les Paul Custom
• Top Wood: Carved Maple
• Back Wood: Solid Mahogany
• Binding: Multi-Ply Top & Back
• Finish: Nitrocellulose, Ultra Light Aged by Murphy Lab

Neck:

• Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
• Neck Profile: 1968 Medium “C”
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Nut Width: 1.687" (42.85mm)
• Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Block

Hardware:

• Bridge: Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Stopbar
• Tuners: Kluson Waffleback with Keystone Buttons
• Hardware Finish: Gold
• Pickguard: Multi-Ply Black
• Control Knobs: Black Speed Knobs
• Truss Rod Cover: "Les Paul Custom"

Electronics:

• Neck Pickup: Custombucker (Alnico III, Unpotted)
• Bridge Pickup: Custombucker (Alnico III, Unpotted)
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone (CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors)
• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
• Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft

Miscellaneous:

• Case/Gig Bag: Gibson Custom Hardshell Case
• Certificate of Authenticity: Included

With its meticulous aging, vintage-correct construction, and legendary tone, the Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Les Paul Custom Ebony Ultra Light Aged is an incredible piece of history, built for today’s most discerning players—find yours now at Haggerty’s Music!