Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged- Ebony 2026 (603938)
Description
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Weight: 9 lbs 5.0 oz
Beauty...and a Beast!
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.
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.
Body Specs
Back: 1-Piece Mahogany
Binding: Multi-ply
Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Shape: Les Paul
Body Styles: Les Paul,Single Cut
Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple
Weight Relief: None
Neck Specs
End Of Board Width: 56.89mm / 2.24in
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count: 22
Frets: Medium-Jumbo
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Block
Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 42.85mm / 1.69in
Profile: Medium C
Scale Length: 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup: 1968 T-Top Reissue
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors
Neck Pickup: 1968 T-Top Reissue
Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Hardware Specs
Bridge: ABR-1 (Wired)
Control Covers: Black
Control Knobs: Black Witch Hats with Gold Inserts
Finish: Gold; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Jack Plate Cover: Black Multi-Ply
Mounting Rings: Black M69
Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply
Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver
Strap Buttons: Brass
Switch Tip: Cream
Switchwasher: Black
Tailpiece: Stop Bar
Truss Rod: 2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic 2-Ply Les Paul Custom
Tuner Plating: Gold
Tuning Machines: Kluson Waffleback
Misc Specs
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case
Model: LPC68ULEBGH1
Case: Custom Shop Hardshell
Headstock Inlay: Gibson logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Pro Setup & QC
- Luthier Inspection & Setup: Each guitar leaves our shop with a complete, professional setup by our experienced luthier. This includes a thorough multi-point inspection, truss rod adjustment, action and intonation calibration, fret check, electronics cleaning, and fresh string installation.
- Factory-Perfect Specs: We set each instrument to factory-perfect specifications or customize it to your preferred playing style whenever possible.
Showroom & Appointments
Exclusive Private Viewing: Experience our collection away from the crowds with a scheduled one-on-one appointment in our Miami showroom.
Tailored Guidance: Our knowledgeable staff of active musicians is always on hand to help you compare models and find the exact sound you are searching for.
Authenticity Verified
Every instrument is inspected and guaranteed genuine.
Pro Setup Included
Each guitar is set up by our luthier to factory-perfect specs.
Insured Worldwide Shipping
Fully insured, carefully packed, shipped fast.
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