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Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue Electric Guitar Ebony
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The Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Reissue: A Classic Revived
The Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul reissue brings back the style, sound, and craftsmanship of a legendary guitar. Built by the Gibson Custom Shop, this Les Paul Custom '68 is a faithful recreation of the original model, known for its incredible tone and timeless design. Featuring a solid maple top, mahogany back, ebony finish, and period-accurate details, the 1968 Gibson Les Paul Custom is perfect for players and collectors who want a guitar with vintage looks and legendary sound.Classic 1968 Features
This reissue is designed to feel just like the original 1968 Les Paul Custom. It has a rounded mahogany neck for a comfortable grip and a smooth ebony fingerboard that’s easy to play. The mother-of-pearl block inlays and gold hardware add a touch of elegance, while the nitrocellulose lacquer finish in Gibson Les Paul Custom 1968 Reissue Ebony creates a vintage look that gets better with age. Every detail has been carefully crafted to honor this iconic guitar.Powerful Humbucking Pickups
The Les Paul Custom '68 is equipped with custom humbuckers that give you a wide range of tones. The neck pickup provides warm, deep sounds that are great for jazz and blues, while the bridge pickup delivers bright, punchy tones that cut through the mix. Use the 3-way pickup selector to switch between the pickups or blend them for a balanced sound. Whether you’re playing soft melodies or heavy rock riffs, this guitar has the tone you need.Maple and Mahogany for Perfect Tone
One of the key features of the 1968 Les Paul Custom is its solid maple top paired with a mahogany back. The maple top adds clarity and brightness, letting each note ring out clearly, while the mahogany back provides warmth and resonance for a rich, full sound. Together, these tonewoods create excellent sustain and note separation, making this guitar perfect for solos, chords, and everything in between.


Features
- Solid maple top with a mahogany back for clear, rich tone
- Rounded mahogany neck profile for a comfortable feel
- Ebony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl block inlays for a smooth playing experience
- Custom humbuckers for warm, versatile tones
- 3-way pickup selector for easy tone adjustments
- Nitrocellulose lacquer finish in Gibson Les Paul Custom 1968 Reissue Ebony for a classic look
- Multi-ply binding on the body and headstock for added style
- Gold hardware for vintage elegance
- 24.75" scale length for familiar Les Paul playability
- Handcrafted by the Gibson Custom Shop for exceptional quality
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Specs
- 8lbs 13.7oz
- An iconic solid body electric from one of the world's renowned guitar makers
- Classic maple-on-mahogany construction
- Authentic '68 Medium "C" mahogany
- neck profile 12" Radius
- Ebony Fingerboard
- Period-correct long neck tenon delivers unbelievable sustain, brilliance, and resonance
- '68 Custom pickups give you that iconic PAF humbucker tone
- Black nitro finish and multi-ply body binding provide this Black Beauty's "tuxedo" looks Lightweight aluminum stop tailpiece balances bite and sustain
- Includes Gibson Hard Case
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cant wait to play at another school festival with this
submitted2 years ago
byHitori
fromShimokitazawa, Tokyo
I love this guitar, I use it for recording and practicing every day. although the string snapped while I was playing, but that's probably because mine was old.
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submitteda year ago
asked byP.
fromBrazil
Is this neck "slim"? thanks
You would need to play it. Gibson states: Authentic '68 Medium "C"submitted4 years ago
asked byJoe
fromBostic NC
What would you take for trade for les paul black beauty 1968 reissue
Probably. You need to bring it to a GC store for evaluationsubmitted4 years ago
asked byMarkgtrplyr86
fromArifjan, Kuwait
Hello, I have a preorder on this item and it is scheduled to ship by June 17th. Are you all still expecting the next of these in by next week?? I would appreciate you all letting me know! (Gibsons arrival dates tend to vary and change often.) Thank you in advance.
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