Description
The 1968 Les Paul Custom was a revolutionary guitar for Gibson. Unlike its '50s predecessors, this axe sported two humbuckers for maximum picking clearance and a maple top for added bite and clarity, making it the go-to choice for rock musicians. This beauty is a faithful reproduction of the very first '68 Les Paul Custom to leave the Gibson factory, and it's teeming with classic tone and vintage-spec character.
This '68 Les Paul Custom Reissue's mahogany body and gorgeous 2-piece maple top give it a rich, smoky resonance with top-end chime. Ultra-Light Aged by the skilled artisans in Gibson's renowned Murphy Lab, this beauty has soft lacquer checking that simulates decades of gentle play. It also sports lightly aged hardware and an extra-rolled fingerboard binding that mimics the unique quality and feel of an authentic Golden-era Gibson.
Crafted with the utmost care to maintain historical accuracy, this Gibson boasts numerous traditional appointments. A vintage long neck tenon provides this guitar with a solid fit and feel, while an old-school lightweight aluminum stop tailpiece enhances sustain. Classic Kluson Waffleback tuners, black witch hat knobs, and mother-of-pearl block markers are remarkably well-crated and period-correct. Complete with multi-ply binding that replicates the iconic Gibson 'tuxedo' look, this guitar radiates charm and style.
A pair of vintage-voiced '68 Custom humbuckers give this Les Paul Custom Reissue a delightfully powerful and punchy tone. Pumping out the same fat, snarling sound as the original '68 Les Paul Custom, this reissue was born to rock. Oozing sustain, clarity, and a robust bottom-end, these pickups sound good no matter what you play on them.
If you've been searching for the guitar that changed the face of rock and roll as we know it, look no further than this impeccably crafted Gibson 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue. It's a dead-on replica of the first '68 Les Paul Custom ever built.
Weight: 9 lbs. 2.9 oz
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.89"
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 1.02"
Specs
Body Shape: Les Paul
Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple
Back: 1-Piece Mahogany
Binding: Multi-ply
Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged
Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Profile: Authentic '68 Medium C-Shape
Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
Fingerboard Material: Solid Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Number Of Frets: 22
Frets: Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.69" / 42.85mm
End of Board Width: 2.24" / 56.89mm
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Block
Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Headstock inlay: Gibson logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Hardware Finish: Gold; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Tuner Plating: Gold
Bridge: ABR-1 (Wired)
Tailpiece: Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Kluson Waffleback
Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply
TrussRod: 2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic 2-Ply Les Paul Custom
Control Knobs: Black Witch Hats with Gold Inserts
Switch Tip: Cream
Switchwasher: 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
Neck Pickup: 68 Custom Humbucker
Bridge Pickup: 68 Custom Humbucker
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft
Case: Custom Shop Hardshell
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case
SKU: LPC68ULEBGH1
