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Pre Owned 2002 Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Reissue Les Paul Custom Ebony With OHSC

SKU 80GIB161
by Gibson
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Original price $ 2250 - Original price $ 2250
Original price
$ 2250
$ 2250 - $ 2250
Current price $ 2250

Used And Vintage Electric Guitars

Are you ready for a Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul that is the pinnacle of the band? Here for you is this Gibson Custom Shop '68 Les Paul Custom in Ebony - as classy as they come!  This one was built in 2002, has stayed in great shape, and is quite impressive.

The 1968 Gibson Les Paul Custom is the evolution of the original icon.  It comes built to last, with a solid maple top on a mahogany back, giving you the articulation, bite, and sustain that many have sought this guitar for. This particular year gives you an instrument that comes with two humbuckers as opposed to three, providing additional picking clearance. With its 14-degree peghead angle you get reduced string tension. All of these features became the new standard for the Les Paul.

Crafted by expert artisans, the 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue from Gibson Custom Shop showcases unparalleled historical accuracy, exceptional tone, and an authentic feel. Meticulously restored details and specifications make for a truly remarkable experience. 

This guitar is in excellent condition and has been setup to play perfectly by the techs in our shop.  Everything is original, other than a replaced bone nut - we took the liberty on that, to get it to play just right.  The original hardshell case and Certificate of Authenticiy is included.

Any Gibson Custom Shop guitar is special, but this '68 Les Paul Custom really stands out as a winner.  We don't see it lasting long!

Detailed Specifications

Body

Body Shape: Les Paul
Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple
Back: 1-Piece Mahogany
Binding: Multi-ply
WeightRelief: None
Finish: Nitrocellulose Gloss

Neck

Material: Solid Mahogany
Profile: Authentic '68 Medium C-Shape
Scale Length: 24.75"
Fingerboard Material: Solid Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Number Of Frets: 22
Frets: Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.687"
End of Board Width: 2.24"
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Block
Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Hardware

Finish: Gold
Tuner Plating: 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
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

Electronics

Neck Pickup: Burstbucker 2/3 combo humbuckers
Bridge Pickup: Burstbucker 2/3 combo humbuckers
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

Miscellaneous

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