Les Paul Guitar

The 1968 Les Paul Custom stood out from its '50s predecessors in several important ways. Instead of a solid mahogany body, it featured a solid maple top, adding the clarity and bite that many rock guitarists were looking for. It had a 14-degree rollover angle to reduce string tension. This feature set instantly became the new standard for the Les Paul Custom model, which has been in continuous production by Gibson ever since. This 1968 Les Paul Custom reissue was designed to be the last word in historical accuracy, tone, and feel.

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The Gibson 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue Gloss Ebony is a meticulous recreation of a legendary model, designed to capture the sonic essence, timeless style and legendary sustain of the 1968 original.

This guitar is a faithful tribute to one of Gibson's most iconic instruments, meeting the expectations of guitarists who seek both authenticity and modern performance.

The solid mahogany body, topped with a two-piece maple top, offers deep resonance and rich sustain. The smooth ebony fingerboard, adorned with mother-of-pearl block inlays, guarantees exceptional playing comfort, ideal for complex chords and fluid solos.

The 1968 Medium C neck profile, coupled with the glue-on-the-hide joint and long tenon, provides impeccable playability and an optimal connection between the neck and body.

The 68 Custom Humbucker pickups, carefully calibrated for this model, deliver a dynamic and balanced tonal palette. These humbuckers capture the warmth and power characteristic of the Les Paul Custom, while offering exceptional freedom of expression thanks to their precise positioning.

Hand-wired controls, including 500K CTS pots and Black Beauty capacitors, ensure a rich and versatile tone.

The ABR-1 bridge and lightweight aluminum Stop Bar tailpiece provide perfect intonation and tuning stability. Kluson Waffleback tuners ensure precise tuning, while Witch Hat buttons add a vintage touch to the overall aesthetic.

Finished in a high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, this reissue boasts timeless elegance with its multi-ply black pickguard and gold hardware. Complete with a Custom Shop hardshell case, Certificate of Authenticity and historic accessories, the Gibson 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue Gloss Ebony is a piece of craftsmanship that pays homage to Gibson’s golden age while being ready to write new pages in rock history.
Body shape
 Single Cut
Finish
 Gloss polish
Number of strings
 6
Number of frets
 22
Scale length
 628,00 mm (24,72")
Body Type
 Solid body
Body material
 Mahogany
Top material
 Maple
Neck material
 Mahogany
Fingerboard material
 Ebony
Fingerboard radius
 305 mm (12,00")
Nut width
 42,85 mm (1,685")
Pickup type
 Passives
Hardware color
 Gold
Electronic
 Passive
Bridge configuration
 ABR-1
Pickguard color
 Black
Type of tuners
 Vintage
String gauge
 010 - 046
Instrument size
 4/4, standard
Cutaway
 Yes
Pickup setup
 HH
Color
 Black
Assembly
 Set neck
Case or cover included
 Hard Case
  • Gibson Custom Shop Electric Guitar
  • 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue Model
  • Gloss Ebony Finish
  • One-Piece Solid Mahogany Body
  • 2-Piece Maple Top
  • Multi-ply Binding
  • Gloss Nitrocellulose Varnish
  • Solid Mahogany Neck
  • Authentic '68 Medium C-Shape Neck Profile
  • 24.75" / 628.65mm Scale
  • Solid Ebony Fingerboard
  • 12" Fingerboard Radius
  • 22 Medium-Jumbo Frets
  • Nylon Nut
  • 1.69" / 42.85mm Nut Width
  • Mother of Pearl Block Fretboard Inlays
  • Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit Neck/Body Joint
  • Gold Hardware
  • ABR-1 Tailpiece (Wired)
  • Stop Bar Bridge
  • Kluson Tuners Waffleback
  • Black Multi-Ply Pickguard
  • 2-way Adjustable TrussRod
  • Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver Pickup Covers
  • 2 68 Custom Humbucker Pickups
  • 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors
  • Switchcraft 3-Position Pickup Selector
  • Switchcraft Output Jack
  • Originally mounted and adjusted by pulling 010-046
  • Supplied in Ginson Custom Shop Hardshell Case
Gibson - 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue Gloss Ebony
Gibson - 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue Gloss Ebony
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