Elegance, power, and pure late-60s attitude
The 1968 Les Paul™ Custom Reissue, Light Aged, Ebony Top, brings one of the most celebrated instruments from Gibson’s first Golden Age back into the spotlight with exceptional authenticity. Part of the Gibson Custom Limited Edition Collection, it reflects the creativity, historical knowledge, and deep craftsmanship that define the Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee. Inspired by years of Made to Measure builds and the requests of devoted players and collectors, this reissue captures the elegance, power, and unmistakable presence of an original late 60s Custom, while offering the reliability and precision of modern luthiery.
Finished with a hand-sprayed nitrocellulose lacquer in classic Ebony Top, the Murphy Lab Light Aged finish gives it the look of a new guitar that has sat undisturbed for years. Multi-ply binding on the top and back outlines the body’s sculpted maple top and solid mahogany back, a combination that delivers the balance, clarity, and authority that defined the Les Paul Custom’s sound during the late 60s.
Its long neck tenon and Authentic 1968 neck profile provide a comfortable playing feel,enhanced by an ebony fretboard equipped with mother-of-pearl block inlays, reissue medium jumbo frets, and single-ply binding. The scale length of 24.75 inches and a 12-inch radius work together to deliver smooth, controlled responsiveness, from expressive bends to articulate rhythm work.
A matched pair of T-Type humbucker™ pickups supplies the tonal muscle. These pickups offer the snappy top end, clear midrange, and tight low-end definition historically associated with late 60s Gibson designs. With two volume controls, two tone controls, and a three-way pickup selector switch, the guitar provides everything from crisp cleans to thick, singing sustain.
Nickel hardware complements the aging and finish, anchored by an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic™ bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece for dependable intonation and resonance. Kluson® Waffleback® tuning machines complete the historically accurate and unmistakably Custom aesthetic. Black plastics, black Witch Hat knobs, and the unmistakable headstock adornments, including the Gibson logo and Custom split diamond rendered in mother of pearl, underscore its refined character.
Each instrument includes a Certificate of Authenticity and a 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue hardshell case, making it a compelling choice for players, collectors, and fans of Gibson’s late 60s craftsmanship. The 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Light Aged, Ebony Top is a tribute to legacy, a celebration of artistry, and a reminder of why the Les Paul Custom remains one of the most iconic electric guitars ever made.
Highlights
- Murphy Lab light aged
- 1968 T-Top Reissue humbuckers
- Mahogany body with a maple cap
- Authentic 1968 neck profile
- Nickel hardware
- Kluson waffleback tuners
Guitar Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding Multi-ply top and back
Body Finish Murphy Lab Aged nitrocellulose lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Les Paul
Top Maple
Weight Relief None
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
End Of Board Width 2.23mm / 0.09in
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 12 in. | 304.8 mm
Fret Count 22
Frets Medium-Jumbo
Inlays Mother of Pearl Block
Joint Long neck tenon
Neck Material Solid Mahogany
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 1.69mm / 0.07in
Profile Authentic 1968
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup 1968 T-Top Reissue
Controls 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors
Neck Pickup 1968 T-Top Reissue
Output Jack Switchcraft
Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Control Knobs Black Witch Hats
finish Nickel
Pickup Covers Nickel
Plastic Parts Black
Tailpiece Stop Bar
Tuning Machines Kluson Waffleback
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags
Model: LPC6826LE23257
Case Custom Shop Hardshell
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Gibson Custom LE 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Light Aged, Ebony Top
Gibson Custom LE 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Light Aged, Ebony Top
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.
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.
Lifetime Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
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Free & Fast Shipping
Free & Fast Shipping
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Elegance, power, and pure late-60s attitude
The 1968 Les Paul™ Custom Reissue, Light Aged, Ebony Top, brings one of the most celebrated instruments from Gibson’s first Golden Age back into the spotlight with exceptional authenticity. Part of the Gibson Custom Limited Edition Collection, it reflects the creativity, historical knowledge, and deep craftsmanship that define the Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee. Inspired by years of Made to Measure builds and the requests of devoted players and collectors, this reissue captures the elegance, power, and unmistakable presence of an original late 60s Custom, while offering the reliability and precision of modern luthiery.
Finished with a hand-sprayed nitrocellulose lacquer in classic Ebony Top, the Murphy Lab Light Aged finish gives it the look of a new guitar that has sat undisturbed for years. Multi-ply binding on the top and back outlines the body’s sculpted maple top and solid mahogany back, a combination that delivers the balance, clarity, and authority that defined the Les Paul Custom’s sound during the late 60s.
Its long neck tenon and Authentic 1968 neck profile provide a comfortable playing feel,enhanced by an ebony fretboard equipped with mother-of-pearl block inlays, reissue medium jumbo frets, and single-ply binding. The scale length of 24.75 inches and a 12-inch radius work together to deliver smooth, controlled responsiveness, from expressive bends to articulate rhythm work.
A matched pair of T-Type humbucker™ pickups supplies the tonal muscle. These pickups offer the snappy top end, clear midrange, and tight low-end definition historically associated with late 60s Gibson designs. With two volume controls, two tone controls, and a three-way pickup selector switch, the guitar provides everything from crisp cleans to thick, singing sustain.
Nickel hardware complements the aging and finish, anchored by an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic™ bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece for dependable intonation and resonance. Kluson® Waffleback® tuning machines complete the historically accurate and unmistakably Custom aesthetic. Black plastics, black Witch Hat knobs, and the unmistakable headstock adornments, including the Gibson logo and Custom split diamond rendered in mother of pearl, underscore its refined character.
Each instrument includes a Certificate of Authenticity and a 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue hardshell case, making it a compelling choice for players, collectors, and fans of Gibson’s late 60s craftsmanship. The 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Light Aged, Ebony Top is a tribute to legacy, a celebration of artistry, and a reminder of why the Les Paul Custom remains one of the most iconic electric guitars ever made.
Highlights
- Murphy Lab light aged
- 1968 T-Top Reissue humbuckers
- Mahogany body with a maple cap
- Authentic 1968 neck profile
- Nickel hardware
- Kluson waffleback tuners
Guitar Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding Multi-ply top and back
Body Finish Murphy Lab Aged nitrocellulose lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Les Paul
Top Maple
Weight Relief None
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
End Of Board Width 2.23mm / 0.09in
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 12 in. | 304.8 mm
Fret Count 22
Frets Medium-Jumbo
Inlays Mother of Pearl Block
Joint Long neck tenon
Neck Material Solid Mahogany
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 1.69mm / 0.07in
Profile Authentic 1968
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup 1968 T-Top Reissue
Controls 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors
Neck Pickup 1968 T-Top Reissue
Output Jack Switchcraft
Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Control Knobs Black Witch Hats
finish Nickel
Pickup Covers Nickel
Plastic Parts Black
Tailpiece Stop Bar
Tuning Machines Kluson Waffleback
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags
Model: LPC6826LE23257
Case Custom Shop Hardshell
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
