Gibson Custom Shop

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Gibson Custom Shop - 1968 Les Paul Custom Re-Issue - Ebony Gloss


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The 1968 Les Paul Custom stood apart from its 1950s predecessors in a few significant ways. Instead of a solid mahogany body, it now had a solid maple top on a mahogany back - adding the clarity and bite that many rock guitarists sought. It also came standard with two humbuckers as opposed to three, providing additional picking clearance. And lastly it had a 14-degree peghead angle for reduced string tension. This set of features instantly became the new standard for the Les Paul Custom model, which has been produced continuously by Gibson ever since. This 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue was designed to be the final say in historical accuracy, tone and feel. Every detail and spec was meticulously revived by the skilled artisans at Gibson Custom Shop to provide an amazing, life-long vintage ownership experience.

Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail.

Specs

Serial No.

102768

Weight

4.36kg

Type

Solid Body

Colour

Ebony

Orientation

Right Handed

Number of Strings

6

Body Shape

Les Paul

Body Material

2-Piece Plain Maple Top; 1-Piece Mahogany Body

Body Finish

Nitrocellulose Gloss

Neck Material

Solid Mahogany

Neck Shape

Authentic '68 Medium C-Shape

Fretboard Material

Solid Ebony

Number of Frets

22

Fretboard Inlays

Mother of Pearl Block

Fret Size

Medium Jumbo

Fretboard Radius

12"

Nut Material

Nylon

Nut Width

1.69" / 42.85mm

Neck Pickups

68 Custom Humbucker (Gold)

Bridge Pickups

68 Custom Humbucker (Gold)

Controls

(Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors) 2 x 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 x 500K CTS Tone Pots, 3-Way Switchcraft

Pickguard

Black Multi-Ply

Bridge

ABR-1 (Wired); Stop Bar Tailpiece (Gold)

Tuners

Kluson Waffleback (Gold)

Strings

.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

Case/ Bag

Custom Shop Hardshell

Accessories

Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Black Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags



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