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Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue Electric Guitar - Ebony Used

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Maple Top, Mahogany Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Ebony
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Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue Electric Guitar - Ebony

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There are dents on the front lower bout treble side and on the back lower bout bass side. There are also scratches on the front lower bout treble side, the front pick guard, the back lower bout bass side, and on the back lower bout middle side. There is also a chip on the tip of the headstock in the middle side. There are also fine scratches that do not appear in our Guitar Gallery images. This instrument includes the following accessories: Warranty papers, COA, and case keys.

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Late-'60s Black Beauty Goodness

From its Authentic '68 medium C neck profile to its elegant Black Beauty appointments, this Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue looks and sounds like a perfectly 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 gussied up with multi-ply binding and a deep nitro ebony finish. You get unbelievable sustain, brilliance, and resonance, thanks to choice tonewoods and period-correct long neck tenon. It comes loaded with a pair of '68 Custom humbuckers to deliver truckloads of classic Les Paul tone. If you're a fan of the classic '68, without a doubt, this exquisite Gibson 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue is the electric guitar you've been waiting for.

You can't go wrong with this gorgeous reissue

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 Gibson 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue. 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 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue.

Powerful, punchy pickups plus killer appointments

Two classic-sounding Gibson '68 Custom humbuckers give this Gibson 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue the power, punch, and clarity of Gibson's legendary PAF pickups. Other traditional appointments include a historic long neck tenon for a solid fit and vintage tone; multi-ply binding for Gibson's renowned "tuxedo" look; and a lightweight aluminum stop tailpiece for enhanced sustain and tone. You also get gold hardware, classic Kluson "Waffle Back" tuners, Black Witch Hat knobs, and MOP block markers, for period-correct looks that are sure to well fresh inspiration every time you pick up this guitar.

Nitro finish has the look and feel of a classic

Just like the original, the Gibson 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue wears a gorgeous nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Nitro finishes — standard back in the 1968 — are significantly thinner than modern polyurethane finishes, allowing this guitar to "breathe." Nitro finishes not only look wonderful, but some also 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 Reissue Features:

  • An iconic solidbody electric from one of the world's renowned guitar makers
  • Classic maple-on-mahogany construction
  • Authentic '68 medium C mahogany neck profile
  • Period-correct long neck tenon delivers unbelievable sustain, brilliance, and resonance
  • '68 Custom pickups dole out iconic PAF humbucker tone
  • Black nitro finish and multi-ply body binding provide this Black Beauty's "tuxedo" looks
  • Lightweight aluminum stop tailpiece balances bite and sustain

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue
  • Body Material Mahogany
  • Top Material 2-piece Plain Maple
  • Body Finish Nitrocellulose Lacquer
  • Color Ebony
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Mahogany
  • Neck Shape '68 Medium C
  • Neck Joint Set Neck
  • Radius 12"
  • Fingerboard Material Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay Mother-of-Pearl Blocks
  • Number of Frets 22, Medium Jumbo
  • Scale Length 24.75"
  • Nut Width 1.69"
  • Nut Material Nylon
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece ABR-1 with Stopbar
  • Tuners Kluson Waffleback
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup '68 Custom Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup '68 Custom Humbucker
  • Controls 2 x volume, 2 x tone
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Gibson, .010-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag Hardshell Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: LPC68EBGH1

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Reviews

My New #1!!!
If you are sitting on the fence as I was about this guitar…. Just go ahead and pull the trigger! I should have bought this guitar long ago! I have a very keen eye and ear for perfection and this guitar checked off all the good boxes and not one negative! I've waited approximately 5-6 months before writing this review because I know how my opinion changes a lot of times after a few months. Not with this guitar. I can't put it down! I own a lot of high end guitars such as a James Tyler 35th Anniversary HD Elite, PRS Modern Eagle 5 10 Top, Gibson ES 335's, other Gibson Les Paul's, and several Fender Strats and Teles. This Guitar tops them all! I lucked up and found one that weighs only 8lbs which is a major plus as well! The pickups on this guitar are absolutely amazing! It also has sustain for days! Do yourself a favor and pull the trigger on this bad boy! I've mine and will absolutely never sell!
Beautiful.
All I can say is go ahead and buy this one. The absolute pinnacle of gibson and electric guitars in general. This is an absolute machine and the tone couldn't be better. It immediately fit perfect into my hands as if i'd been playing it for 30 years. It just feels like home to me. The finish is just beautiful, I love the gloss black top with the vintage looking binding and headstock. It is a killer for sure. Will never sell this guitar. Dont second guess yourself beginner, intermediate, or pro, if you got the dough, this is the one. Thank you stephen D and sweetwater for the best service around. I am excited for many many decades with this Gibson Custom.
Music background: Recreational
Gibson 68 Reissue Les Paul Custom is epic!
I've owned many guitars in my lifetime including quite a few Les Pauls. But nothing compares to this one. Not even close.

I never have gotten around to getting a Custom Shop guitar but this one will top any future purchase I ever make.

When I opened the case I was blown away. The black nitro finish is perfect. The neck is bigger than a '60's Slim Taper but not baseball bat sized either. It's perfect.

Plugged it in and got exactly what I hoped for. It sounds bigger than my other guitars…the pickups are awesome.

Toll a long time to get here but it was well worth it. Shout out to my Sweetwater guy Mike Blair for making it happen…thanks brotha.

Don't hesitate to to pick one if these up…it sits at the top of my 50+ guitar collection be a mile!
Music background: Professional Musician
Gibson Les Paul Custom '68 reissue
Bought one in 2016. It's the bomb! Really ebony fretboard, no richlite on these. Neck is chunky and plays smooth as butter. Sounds huge.
Music background: Started playing instruments around the 4th or 5th grade
This Is My Holy Grail Of Les Pauls
When I was a freshman in high school I met a kid with the same obsession with guitars as I did. When I went over to jam at his house he pulled out a Gibson Les Paul Custom that his well off parent bought him. I was blown away by it. The way it looked and played was nothing like the cheap electric I was using.

Over my lifetime I have owned well over 100 guitars including many Gibson Les Pauls, Explorers, SG's and more. But got some reason or another I never bought myself a Gibson Les Paul Custom. Well that ended when I bought this 1968 Gibson Les Paul Custom Reissue.

Everything about this Les Paul oozes quality. When I opened the case the glassy black finish and gold hardware took me back to when I saw a LP Custom for the first time. And when I hit my first power chord it blew me away with its huge, beefy sound.

I couldn't recommend this guitar enough. Owning a Les Paul Custom is a dream come true for me. But owning this particular LP Custom has been far beyond my wildest dreams.

Make your own dreams come true by picking up one of this guitar. You won't regret it.