A Walnut-stained Wonder from the Greatest Hits Collection
Defying the black-on-black darkness of a traditional “Custom,” this Greatest Hits Collection Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom flaunts a well-weathered Dark Walnut stain to set it apart from the pack. From its authentic ’68 medium C mahogany neck profile to its inlay-laden ebony fingerboard, this Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom looks and sounds like a preserved classic that was dug deep out of a loved one’s closet. You can expect all the right attention when you unsheath this single-cut from its case. It’s all dressed up with multi-ply binding and a nitro finish that’s been subjected to the Murphy Lab program’s Light Aging package. You get unbelievable sustain, brilliance, and resonance, thanks to its carefully chosen tonewoods and period-correct long neck tenon. Plus, it comes loaded with a pair of ’68 Custom humbuckers to deliver truckloads of iconic Les Paul tone. For fans of the classic ’68, this exquisite Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom is the electric guitar you’ve been waiting for.
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You can’t go wrong with this gorgeous Les Paul
The rich, smoky sound of the Les Paul has defined rock for decades. If you long for the epic sound of classic humbuckers and resonant mahogany, you just can’t beat this 1968 Les Paul Custom. This iconic solidbody electric guitar defines the Gibson legacy as much as it defines the essence of modern rock and fusion. Why settle for less? If you want a true classic, pick up this Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom.
Powerful, punchy pickups plus traditional appointments
Two classic-sounding Gibson ’68 Custom humbuckers give this Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom the power, punch, and clarity of the brand’s classic “T-Top” pickups. Other traditional appointments include a historic long neck tenon for a solid fit and vintage tone, multi-ply binding for Gibson’s renowned “Custom” look, and a lightweight aluminum stop tailpiece for enhanced sustain and tone. You also get gold hardware, classic Kluson Waffleback tuners, black witch hat knobs, and mother-of-pearl block inlays, for period-correct looks that are sure to inspire every time you pick up this guitar.
Nitro finish has the look and feel of a classic
Just like the original, the Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom wears a gorgeous nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Nitro finishes — standard back in the 1968 — are generally applied thinner than modern polyurethane finishes, allowing them to age in over time. Nitro finishes not only look wonderful, but many Sweetwater guitarists believe they even enhance the instrument’s tonal properties. This guitar has the look and feel of a classic axe — one that can only improve with age.
Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom Features:
- A limited-edition creation from Gibson’s adventurous Greatest Hits Collection
- Classic maple-on-mahogany construction offers singing sustain
- Era-authentic ’68 medium C mahogany neck profile
- Ebony fingerboard with gleaming MOP block inlays
- Period-correct long neck tenon delivers unbelievable sustain, brilliance, and resonance
- ’68 Custom pickups capture the classic sound of Gibson’s “T-Top” humbuckers of the post-PAF era
- Decadent double binding adds an aura of elegance
- High-class gold hardware includes top-shelf Kluson Waffleback tuners and a historic ABR-1 bridge with an aluminum stopbar tailpiece
- Light Aged nitro lacquer finish offers the feel of a broken-in axe from the initial strum
