Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue Electric Guitar - Ebony with Hardshell Case

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The Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue captures one of the most important moments in Les Paul history with remarkable authenticity. Meticulously crafted by Gibson’s master luthiers, this instrument faithfully recreates the model that redefined the Les Paul Custom for a new generation of players. Every contour, appointment, and detail reflects Gibson’s relentless commitment to vintage accuracy, delivering the look, feel, and unmistakable character of one of the most sought-after guitars ever built.

The combination of a solid maple top and mahogany body gives this guitar the authoritative voice that helped shape countless rock recordings, blending rich sustain and warm mids with added clarity, bite, and articulation. Dual humbuckers provide everything from smooth, expressive cleans to thick, harmonically rich overdrive, while the classic Les Paul construction delivers the powerful resonance and singing sustain that players have relied on for decades. Every note feels alive, whether you’re digging into blues, classic rock, jazz, or high-gain lead work.

From its elegant Custom appointments to its vintage-correct craftsmanship, the 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue is built to be far more than a tribute, it’s an heirloom-quality instrument designed to inspire for a lifetime. Whether you’re a collector searching for period-correct authenticity or a player who demands world-class tone and feel, this Gibson Custom Shop masterpiece belongs in your hands. Available now at Haggerty’s Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Custom Shop 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Ebony

Body

• Body Material: Mahogany
• Body Top Material: Two-Piece Plain Maple
• Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Body Shape: Les Paul
• Body Style: Solid

Neck

• Headstock Type: Les Paul
• Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Authentic 1968
• Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Neck Depth: 0.908" at 1st Fret, 1.007" at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: Glued-In, Set Neck - Long Tenon
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Position Inlays: Mother of Pearl Block
• Side Dots: Black
• Number of Frets: 22
• Truss Rod Style: Two-Way Adjustable
• Truss Rod Nut: Standard
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Nut Width: 1.69"
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 24.75"

Hardware

• Bridge: ABR-1
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: Stop Bar
• Bridge Mounting: Black M69 Rings
• Pickguard: Multi-Ply Black
• Pickup Covers: Gold
• Control Knobs: Black Top Hats with Gold Reflectors
• Switch Tip: Cream
• Hardware Finish: Gold
• Tuning Machines: Kulson Waffleback
• String Trees: None
• Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Tremolo Arm: None
• Neck Plate: None
• Strap Buttons: Two Brass
• Output Jack: 1/4" Side

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: HH
• Neck Pickup: 1968 T-Top Reissue
• Bridge Pickup: 1968 T-Top Reissue
• Controls: Two 500K CTS Volume Pots, Two 500K CTS Tone Pots and Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors
• Switching: 3-Way Toggle
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Tools
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 605718
• Manufacture Date: 2026