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Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue (Ebony Gloss)

Name: Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue (Ebony Gloss)
Brand: Gibson Custom Shop
SKU: 8300308
Price: 10999.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

$10,999.00

SKU: 8300308

In stock

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.

Specifications

BODY

Body Construction: Solid-body
Body Material: Solid Mahogany
Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple
Back: 1-Piece Mahogany
Relic Level: None
Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Binding: Multi-Ply
Weight Relief: None

NECK

Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose
Neck Profile: Authentic '68 Medium C
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Frets: Medium-Jumbo
Fret Count: 22
Scale Length: 24.75"
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Block
Neck Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Nut Material: Nylon

NECK/BODY ASSEMBLY

Neck/Body Assembly Type: Set Neck

HARDWARE

Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Kluson Waffleback
Hardware Finish: Gold
Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply
Strap Buttons: Brass
Switch Tip: Cream
Mounting Rings: Black M69
Jack Plate Cover: Black Multi-Ply
Control Knobs: N/A
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic 2-Ply Les Paul Custom
Switch Washer: Black
Control Covers: Black
Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver

ELECTRONICS

Bridge Pickup: 68 Custom Humbucker
Middle Pickup: None
Neck Pickup: 68 Custom Humbucker
Controls: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Black Beauty Capacitors
Pickup Switching: 3-Way Switchcraft
Auxiliary Switching: None

ADDITIONAL INFO / MISCELLANEOUS

String Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case: Custom Shop Hardshell
Accessories: Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Black Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags

Warranty

This product is covered by a 1 year manufacturer warranty.

Although we are not authorised to determine if any repair is covered under warranty, if the item was purchased through World of Music, then we are often the best people to facilitate the claim for you and will do so as timely as possible. Warranty does not apply to cosmetic damage or faults that are a result of user neglect. Although your mate is really handy with a soldering iron, any product modification or home repair will also result in a void warranty.

Quite often, something perceived as a fault is as simple as a faulty cable or power issue so we always suggest checking over Frequently Asked Questions on the manufacturer website first. It can be a helpful approach to getting to the bottom of a problem and save you a lot of time in getting your gear back up and running!

Shipping

This item ships via courier; fully insured for your peace of mind. Orders require a signature on delivery and we suggest using an address where someone will be present for the speediest delivery time. For delivery attempts with no one present to sign, your order will be taken to the courier depot and a card will be left for you to organise redelivery.

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Established in 1994, World of Music has proudly served musicians and enthusiasts for over 30 years.