Description
Description
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.
Specs
Specs
General
| Series: | Gibson Custom Shop Historic |
| Country of Manufacture: | Made in the USA |
| Serial Number: | 508288 |
| Product Color: | Ebony |
| Relic/Aging Level: | Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged |
| Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
| Factory Setup: | .010-.046, E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
| Body Shape: | Les Paul |
| Body Material: | 1-Piece Mahogany |
| Body Finish: | Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Top Material: | 2-Piece Maple |
| Body Binding: | Multi-Ply |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Neck Shape: | Authentic '68 Medium C |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Nut Material: | Nylon |
| Nut Width: | 1.69" (42.85mm) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12" |
| Scale Length: | 24.75" (628.65mm) |
| Number of Frets: | 22 Frets |
| Neck Joint: | Set Neck |
| Fingerboard Inlay: | Mother of Pearl Blocks |
| Inlay Shape: | Blocks |
Electronics
| Bridge Pickup: | Gibson 68 Custom |
| Neck Pickup: | Gibson 68 Custom |
| Controls and Switching: | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Switch |
| Electronics Notes: | 500K CTS Potentiometers and Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors |
Hardware
| Hardware Color: | Gold |
| Bridge: | ABR-1 Wired |
| Tailpiece: | Stop Bar |
| Tuning Machines: | Kluson Waffleback |
| Fret Wire: | Medium Jumbo |
| Pickguard: | Multi-Ply Black |
| Truss Rod Cover: | Black Bell w/"Les Paul Custom" in White |
| Knobs: | Black Witch Hat with Gold Insert |
| Switch Cap: | Cream |