Gibson 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue Ultra Light Aged Ebony

Gibson 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue Ultra Light Aged in Ebony Including Case!

Gibson Custom Shop represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and outstanding tone. Every instrument celebrates Gibson’s legacy through precision, authenticity, and attention to detail.

The 1968 Les Paul Custom differed in several key ways from its 1950s predecessors. Instead of a solid mahogany body, it featured a solid maple top on a mahogany back—delivering the clarity and bite many rock guitarists sought. Additionally, it came standard with two instead of three humbuckers, offering more picking flexibility. Finally, it adopted a 14-degree headstock angle for reduced string tension. This setup quickly became the new standard for the Les Paul Custom model, which Gibson has continuously produced ever since.

This 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue aims to be the ultimate statement in historical authenticity, tone, and playability. Every detail and specification has been meticulously refined by the experienced craftsmen at the Gibson Custom Shop to provide an extraordinary, lifelong vintage experience. The instrument has been treated by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Labs with Ultra Light Aged finish. The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish, combined with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of gentle playing wear and gives the guitar the unique character, presence, and feel of an original from Gibson’s Golden Era.

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