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Key Features
- Weight: 4120g / 9 lbs
- Actual guitar photographed
- '68 Custom Humbuckers deliver vintage-inspired tones
- Long tenon neck joint enhances sustain and resonance
Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Ebony #407778 Overview
The Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue is a stunning recreation of a truly legendary guitar. With a solid maple top over a mahogany body, it delivers the perfect balance of warmth, clarity, and sustain. The authentic ?68 Medium C-shaped neck and ebony fretboard provide a smooth, responsive feel, while the long-tenon construction ensures incredible resonance and stability.
Equipped with 68 Custom Humbuckers, this reissue captures the vintage tones that shaped iconic recordings. The hand-wired electronics, featuring Black Beauty capacitors, give you dynamic control and rich harmonics. Gold hardware, multi-ply binding, and Kluson Waffleback tuners complete the timeless aesthetic, making this a guitar that looks as good as it sounds.
Product Ref: 322656
Full Description
View Full DescriptionVintage-inspired construction
The Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue brings back the craftsmanship and design that made the original a legend. Built with a solid maple top on a mahogany body, it delivers rich resonance and crisp attack, setting it apart from earlier Les Paul models. The long-tenon neck joint, secured with hide glue, enhances sustain and ensures maximum energy transfer between the neck and body. Every detail, from the multi-ply binding to the authentic ‘68 Medium C-shaped neck, has been carefully recreated to capture the feel and sound of a true vintage Les Paul Custom.
Powerful 68 Custom Humbuckers
At the heart of this reissue are the 68 Custom Humbuckers, designed to deliver the warm, dynamic tones that shaped iconic rock, blues, and jazz recordings. These pickups replicate the punch and clarity of the originals, offering tight lows, smooth mids, and soaring highs. If you need thick, overdriven leads or articulate clean tones, these humbuckers respond with incredible precision. Paired with hand-wired electronics and Black Beauty capacitors, they provide a vintage-accurate tonal response with enhanced depth and warmth.
Premium hardware and craftsmanship
Every detail of the 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue is built for performance and longevity. The ABR-1 bridge and stop bar tailpiece provide rock-solid tuning stability and sustain, keeping every note clear and defined. Kluson Waffleback tuners ensure smooth, precise tuning while complementing the guitar’s vintage aesthetic. Gold-plated nickel silver hardware adds to the classic look while offering durability that lasts. With this level of craftsmanship, you get an instrument that doesn’t just look stunning but performs at the highest level.
Ebony fretboard for smooth playability
The ebony fretboard offers a sleek, responsive feel that enhances the guitar’s premium construction. Its dense, smooth surface allows for effortless playability, making fast runs and expressive bends feel natural. The 12” fingerboard radius and medium-jumbo frets make string bending easy and chording comfortable, while mother-of-pearl block inlays add a touch of elegance. Combined with the authentic ‘68 Medium C-shaped neck, this guitar provides vintage character with modern comfort, making it an inspiring instrument for any playing style.
Timeless aesthetics with modern reliability
With its sleek ebony finish, multi-ply binding, and gold hardware, the 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue is a true visual masterpiece. The black multi-ply pickguard, historic truss rod cover, and classic Les Paul body shape create an authentic vintage appearance. Beyond its looks, this reissue is designed for reliability, offering the playability and durability needed for any performance. Whether you're recording, playing live, or adding it to your collection, this guitar embodies the legacy of Gibson’s finest craftsmanship.
Specifications
- Product Name: Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Ebony
- Product Code: LPC68EBGH1 #407778
Body
- Body Style: Les Paul
- Top: 2-piece plain maple
- Back: 1-piece mahogany
- Binding: Multi-ply
- Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
- Weight Relief: None
Neck & Fretboard
- Neck Profile: Authentic ‘68 Medium C-shape
- Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65 mm
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 12" / 304.8 mm
- Neck Material: Solid mahogany
- Fret Count: 22
- Frets: Medium-Jumbo
- Nut Material: Nylon
- Nut Width: 1.687" / 42.85 mm
- End of Board Width: 2.239" / 56.89 mm
- Inlays: Mother-of-pearl block
- Joint: Long tenon, hide glue fit
Hardware & Electronics
- Finish: Gold
- Bridge: ABR-1
- Tailpiece: Stop bar
- Tuning Machines: Kluson Waffleback
- Pickguard: Black multi-ply
- Truss Rod: 2-way adjustable
- Truss Rod Cover: Authentic 2-ply Les Paul Custom
- Switch Tip: Cream
- Switch Washer: Black
- Jack Plate Cover: Black multi-ply
- Control Covers: Black
- Strap Buttons: Brass
- Mounting Rings: Black M69
- Pickup Covers: Authentic profile gold-plated nickel silver
- Neck Pickup: 68 Custom Humbucker
- Bridge Pickup: 68 Custom Humbucker
- Controls: 2 x 500K CTS volume, 2 x 500K CTS tone, hand-wired harness with Black Beauty capacitors
- Pickup Selector: 3-way Switchcraft
- Output Jack: Switchcraft
- Strings Gauge: .010 - .046
Case & Accessories
- Case: Custom Shop hardshell
- Accessories: Gibson Custom switchplate medallion (with historic black plastic cover in case), certificate of authenticity booklet, historic reissue hang tags
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