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Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Les Paul Custom "CME Spec" 1980's Gold Burst VOS Chambered

Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Les Paul Custom "CME Spec" 1980's Gold Burst VOS Chambered

Regular price £6,028.00
Regular price Sale price £6,028.00

Serial Number: 605508

Weight: 8lbs 4oz

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Description

The Gibson Custom Shop represents the pinnacle of the brand’s craftsmanship, where history, artistry, and innovation converge to create instruments unlike any other. Each guitar is hand-built with uncompromising attention to detail, using time-honored techniques and the finest tonewoods to capture the spirit of Gibson’s golden era. Whether it’s a faithful Historic Reissue, a bold Modern Collection piece, or a one-of-a-kind Masterbuilt creation, every Custom Shop guitar offers that unmistakable Gibson feel and sound—rich, resonant, and endlessly expressive. At Chicago Music Exchange, we’re proud to offer one of the world’s premier selections of Gibson Custom Shop guitars, expertly curated for players and collectors who demand nothing less than perfection.

Specs

General

Series: Gibson Custom Shop Historic
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Serial Number: 605508
Product Color: 1980's Gold Burst
Relic/Aging Level: VOS (Vintage Original Spec)
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Body Shape: Les Paul
Body Material: 1-Piece Chambered Mahogany
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Top Material: 2-Piece Plain Maple
Body Binding: 7-Ply Black/White; 5-Ply Back White

Neck

Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Neck Tint/Color: 1980's Gold Burst
Neck Shape: 1968 Medium C-Shape (0.880"/1.015")
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Headstock Veneer: Holly
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.69" (42.85mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8mm)
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)
Number of Frets: 22 Frets
Neck Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Block
Inlay Shape: Blocks
Side Marker Inlay: Tortoise Side Dots
Headstock Inlay/Decal: Gibson 50's Custom Split Diamond Inlay
Neck Binding: .062 White

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: CME Custom "S" Bucker
Neck Pickup: CME Custom "S" Bucker
Controls and Switching: 3-Way Switchcraft; 2 Volume, 2 Tone
Electronics Notes: 500K CTS Potentiometers, 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
Saddle: Metal
Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic 2-Ply Les Paul Custom
Knobs: Black Witch Hats with Gold Inserts
Switch Cap: Amber Catalin
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SKU: LPC68M2M000003429-605508

Description

The Gibson Custom Shop represents the pinnacle of the brand’s craftsmanship, where history, artistry, and innovation converge to create instruments unlike any other. Each guitar is hand-built with uncompromising attention to detail, using time-honored techniques and the finest tonewoods to capture the spirit of Gibson’s golden era. Whether it’s a faithful Historic Reissue, a bold Modern Collection piece, or a one-of-a-kind Masterbuilt creation, every Custom Shop guitar offers that unmistakable Gibson feel and sound—rich, resonant, and endlessly expressive. At Chicago Music Exchange, we’re proud to offer one of the world’s premier selections of Gibson Custom Shop guitars, expertly curated for players and collectors who demand nothing less than perfection.

Specs

General

Series: Gibson Custom Shop Historic
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Serial Number: 605508
Product Color: 1980's Gold Burst
Relic/Aging Level: VOS (Vintage Original Spec)
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Body Shape: Les Paul
Body Material: 1-Piece Chambered Mahogany
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Top Material: 2-Piece Plain Maple
Body Binding: 7-Ply Black/White; 5-Ply Back White

Neck

Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Neck Tint/Color: 1980's Gold Burst
Neck Shape: 1968 Medium C-Shape (0.880"/1.015")
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Headstock Veneer: Holly
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.69" (42.85mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8mm)
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)
Number of Frets: 22 Frets
Neck Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Block
Inlay Shape: Blocks
Side Marker Inlay: Tortoise Side Dots
Headstock Inlay/Decal: Gibson 50's Custom Split Diamond Inlay
Neck Binding: .062 White

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: CME Custom "S" Bucker
Neck Pickup: CME Custom "S" Bucker
Controls and Switching: 3-Way Switchcraft; 2 Volume, 2 Tone
Electronics Notes: 500K CTS Potentiometers, 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
Saddle: Metal
Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic 2-Ply Les Paul Custom
Knobs: Black Witch Hats with Gold Inserts
Switch Cap: Amber Catalin