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.
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.
Specs
Serial No. |
102768 |
Weight |
4.36kg |
Type |
Solid Body |
Colour |
Ebony |
Orientation |
Right Handed |
Number of Strings |
6 |
Body Shape |
Les Paul |
Body Material |
2-Piece Plain Maple Top; 1-Piece Mahogany Body |
Body Finish |
Nitrocellulose Gloss |
Neck Material |
Solid Mahogany |
Neck Shape |
Authentic ’68 Medium C-Shape |
Fretboard Material |
Solid Ebony |
Number of Frets |
22 |
Fretboard Inlays |
Mother of Pearl Block |
Fret Size |
Medium Jumbo |
Fretboard Radius |
12″ |
Nut Material |
Nylon |
Nut Width |
1.69″ / 42.85mm |
Neck Pickups |
68 Custom Humbucker (Gold) |
Bridge Pickups |
68 Custom Humbucker (Gold) |
Controls |
(Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors) 2 x 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 x 500K CTS Tone Pots, 3-Way Switchcraft |
Pickguard |
Black Multi-Ply |
Bridge |
ABR-1 (Wired); Stop Bar Tailpiece (Gold) |
Tuners |
Kluson Waffleback (Gold) |
Strings |
.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
Case/ Bag |
Custom Shop Hardshell |
Accessories |
Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Black Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags |