Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue Ebony Gloss 409128
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Weight: 9 lbs 3 oz
Neck depth 1st fret: .88"
Neck depth 12th fret: 1"
Beauty...and a Beast!
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.
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.
Body Styles
Les Paul
Body Shape
Les Paul
Top
2-Piece Plain Maple
Back
1-Piece Mahogany
Binding
Multi-ply
Body Finish
Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Weight Relief
None
Profile
Traditional 1960s SlimTaper™ C Profile
Scale Length
628.65
Fingerboard Material
Ebony
Fingerboard Radius
304.8
Fret Count
22
Frets
Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material
Nylon
Nut Width
42.85
End Of Board Width
56.89
Inlays
Mother of Pearl Block
Joint
Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Finish
Gold
Bridge
ABR-1 (Wired)
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
JackPlate 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 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors
Pickup Selector
3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack
Switchcraft
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