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. It features Ultra Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back 1-Piece Mahogany
Binding Multi-ply
Body Finish Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape Les Paul
Body Styles Les Paul,Single Cut
single-cut
Top 2-Piece Plain Maple
Weight Relief None
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
End Of Board Width 56.89mm / 2.24in
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Medium-Jumbo
Inlays Mother of Pearl Block
Joint Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Neck Material Solid Mahogany
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 42.85mm / 1.69in
Profile Medium C
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup 68 Custom Humbucker
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors
Neck Pickup 68 Custom Humbucker
Output Jack 1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1 (Wired)
Control Covers Black
Control Knobs Black Witch Hats with Gold Inserts
finish Gold; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Jack Plate Cover Black Multi-Ply
Mounting Rings Black M69
Pickguard Black Multi-Ply
Pickup Covers Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver
Strap Buttons Brass
Switch Tip Cream
Switchwasher Black
Tailpiece Stop Bar
Truss Rod 2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover Authentic 2-Ply Les Paul Custom
Tuner Plating Gold
Tuning Machines Kluson Waffleback
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case
Model: LPC68ULEBGH1
Case Custom Shop Hardshell
Headstock Inlay Gibson logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Ebony
Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, Ebony
Lifetime Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Shop and play with confidence knowing that your instrument is protected by our limited lifetime warranty. Learn more about warranties and exclusions here .
Case Included
Case Included
Your instrument ships with a factory-supplied hard- or soft-shell case for safe storage and transportation. Please refer to the product specifications for details.
Setup Included
Setup Included
Our craftory-trained technicians perform a final thorough inspection and detailed setup moments before your instrument is packed and shipped to you.
Three Free Months of the Gibson App
Three Free Months of the Gibson App
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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. It features Ultra Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back 1-Piece Mahogany
Binding Multi-ply
Body Finish Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape Les Paul
Body Styles Les Paul,Single Cut
single-cut
Top 2-Piece Plain Maple
Weight Relief None
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
End Of Board Width 56.89mm / 2.24in
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Medium-Jumbo
Inlays Mother of Pearl Block
Joint Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Neck Material Solid Mahogany
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 42.85mm / 1.69in
Profile Medium C
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup 68 Custom Humbucker
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors
Neck Pickup 68 Custom Humbucker
Output Jack 1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1 (Wired)
Control Covers Black
Control Knobs Black Witch Hats with Gold Inserts
finish Gold; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Jack Plate Cover Black Multi-Ply
Mounting Rings Black M69
Pickguard Black Multi-Ply
Pickup Covers Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver
Strap Buttons Brass
Switch Tip Cream
Switchwasher Black
Tailpiece Stop Bar
Truss Rod 2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover Authentic 2-Ply Les Paul Custom
Tuner Plating Gold
Tuning Machines Kluson Waffleback
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case
Model: LPC68ULEBGH1
Case Custom Shop Hardshell
Headstock Inlay Gibson logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
