Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom Ebony

Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom Ebony
Serial Number: 501518
Weight: 9.06 lbs.

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.

Body
Type: Solidbody
Shape: Les Paul Custom
Top Material: 2-Piece Plain Maple
Body Material: 1-Piece Mahogany
Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Color: Ebony
Body Binding: Multi-Ply

Neck
Material: Mahogany
Shape: Authentic '68 Medium C-Shape
Dimensions: .885" at the 1st fret, 1.00" at the 12th fret
Joint: Set-Neck, Long Tenon
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Headstock: Gloss Black, 14 degree angle
Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Blocks
Radius: 12"
Frets: 22, Medium-Jumbo
Scale Length: 24.75"
Nut Width: 1.687"
Nut Material: Nylon
Fretboard Binding: Single Ply White

Hardware
Bridge/Tailpiece: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar Tailpiece
Tuners: Kluson Waffleback
Hardware Finish: Gold
Pickguard: Black Multi-ply

Electronics
Neck Pickup: Gibson 68 Custom Humbucker
Bridge Pickup: Gibson 68 Custom Humbucker
Controls: 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-way Toggle
Special Electronics: 2 x 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 x 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors

Case/Gigbag: Custom Shop Hardshell