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. It features Ultra Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.
Specs
Specs
General
| Series: | Gibson Custom Shop Historic |
| Country of Manufacture: | Made in the USA |
| Serial Number: | 606048 |
| Product Color: | Antique Viceroy Goldburst |
| Relic/Aging Level: | Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged |
| Case Type: | Hardshell Case Included |
| Factory Setup: | E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E) |
Body
| Body Shape: | Les Paul |
| Body Material: | 1-Piece Mahogany |
| Body Finish: | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Top Material: | 2-Piece Plain Maple |
| Body Binding: | 7-Ply Black/White |
| Body Notes: | Viceroy Goldburst |
Neck
| Neck Material: | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck Finish: | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Neck Tint/Color: | Antique Viceroy Goldburst |
| 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 Blocks |
| Inlay Shape: | Blocks |
| Side Marker Inlay: | Tortoise Side Dots |
| Headstock Inlay/Decal: | Gibson Logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl |
| 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: | Aged Nickel |
| Bridge: | ABR-1 (Wired) |
| Tailpiece: | Stop Bar |
| Tuning Machines: | Kluson Waffleback |
| Fret Wire: | Medium-Jumbo |
| Saddle: | Nickel-Plated Brass |
| Pickguard: | Black Multi-Ply |
| Truss Rod Cover: | Authentic 2-Ply Les Paul Custom |
| Knobs: | Black Witch Hats with Gold Inserts |
| Switch Cap: | Cream |