The Gold Standard
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 Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue is a meticulously-crafted replica of a "first batch" example from 1968, identified by a crown inlay on the face of the headstock. The distinctive look and scarcity of this variation makes it extremely desirable to collectors. Custom Shop has proudly recreated it in exhaustive detail, from the 14-degree headstock angle to the thick cutaway binding to the precise contours and profiles throughout. It offers not only a vintage ownership experience, but a completely inspiring sound and feel with every chord and strum.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back 1-Piece Solid Mahogany
Binding Single-ply Cream
Body Finish Gloss 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 Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Medium-Jumbo
Inlays Celluloid Trapezoid
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 Custom Soapbar P90
Controls 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors
Neck Pickup Custom Soapbar P-90
Output Jack Switchcraft
Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1
Control Covers Brown
Control Knobs Gold Top Hats w/ Silver Reflector Inserts
finish Chrome
Jack Plate Cover Cream
Pickguard 1-Ply Cream
Pickup Covers Cream Soapbar
Strap Buttons Aluminum
Switch Tip Cream
Switchwasher Cream
Tailpiece Stop Bar
Truss Rod 2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-Ply Black/White Les Paul
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Gibson Deluxe Double Line, Double Ring
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Brown Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags
Model: LPSTD68GTCH1
Case Custom Shop Hardshell
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Gloss, 60s Gold
Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Standard Reissue, Gloss, 60s Gold
Free & Fast Shipping
Free & Fast Shipping
Orders placed by noon CST Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) will ship the same day. Orders placed after this cutoff will ship the next business day. All orders over $100 receive free ground shipping within the United States.
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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The Gold Standard
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 Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue is a meticulously-crafted replica of a "first batch" example from 1968, identified by a crown inlay on the face of the headstock. The distinctive look and scarcity of this variation makes it extremely desirable to collectors. Custom Shop has proudly recreated it in exhaustive detail, from the 14-degree headstock angle to the thick cutaway binding to the precise contours and profiles throughout. It offers not only a vintage ownership experience, but a completely inspiring sound and feel with every chord and strum.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back 1-Piece Solid Mahogany
Binding Single-ply Cream
Body Finish Gloss 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 Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Medium-Jumbo
Inlays Celluloid Trapezoid
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 Custom Soapbar P90
Controls 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors
Neck Pickup Custom Soapbar P-90
Output Jack Switchcraft
Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1
Control Covers Brown
Control Knobs Gold Top Hats w/ Silver Reflector Inserts
finish Chrome
Jack Plate Cover Cream
Pickguard 1-Ply Cream
Pickup Covers Cream Soapbar
Strap Buttons Aluminum
Switch Tip Cream
Switchwasher Cream
Tailpiece Stop Bar
Truss Rod 2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-Ply Black/White Les Paul
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Gibson Deluxe Double Line, Double Ring
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Brown Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags
Model: LPSTD68GTCH1
Case Custom Shop Hardshell
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046




