Gibson 68′ Les Paul Custom Figured, HAND SELECTED TOP, Fire Mist Gloss 9lbs 4.4oz

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S/N: 306078

Weight: 9lbs 4.4oz

1st fret depth: .866
12th fret depth: .951

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.

NECK

Material MAH    
Peghead LP CUSTOM    
Head Veneer CUSTOM HOLLY    
Dimensions 68 Standard 0.89-1.03    
Other 60S SQUARE HEEL    
Other 14 DEGREE PEGHEAD PITCH

FINGERBOARD

Material EBONY    
Scale 24 3/4    
Dimension 1.687/2.062    
Nut NYLON    
Inlays CUSTOM    
Fretwire REISSUE

BODY

Material FIGURED MAPLE/LW MAHOGANY    
Routing 68 Single Carve    
Drilling 68 Single Carve    
Dimension 68 Single Carve    
Top HAND PICKED FIG MAPLE B TOP     
Back LIGHTWEIGHT MAHOGANY    
Rim        
Other ROUTE CONTROL B4 TOP GOES ON
Body Top LP CST    
Body Back LP CST    
“F” Holes            
Fingerboard .062 WHITE w/ TORTOISE SIDE DOTS    
Head Veneer LP CST        
Hardware Material CHROME
Machine Head CHROME WAFFLE BACKS
Bridge ABR-1
Tailpiece LW STOP BAR
Vibrola na
Jackplate 68 Custom Oreo
End Pin CHROME Molded Custom Vertical-19002
Truss Cover 74 CUSTOM
Pickguard 68 CUSTOM
Knobs BLACK WITCH HAT GOLD INSERTS
Mounting Rings BLACK 
Switch Tip BLACK
Backplates REISSUE BLACK REGULAR MEDALLION
Switchwasher BLACK MOLDED HS GOLD
Other CHROME DIAL POINTERS 
Pickup(s) 68 CST GPC MEDIUM BMR, 68 CST GPC EXTRA HIGH BMR, (860-31599-L) TRUE HISTORIC PU COVERS
Control BLACK SPRAGUE CAPS
Other SHORT SHAFT POTS 71100
Other 
Top FIRE MIST – GLOSS   
Back NATURAL FILLER – FIRE MIST
Neck NATURAL FILLER – FIRE MIST
Rims NATURAL FILLER – FIRE MIST
Serial # 6 DIGIT STAMPED
Decal(s) 1 COAT TH ANTIQUE

Why buy from Melody Music Shop, LLC?

Located in Bloomington, Indiana, Melody Music Shop strives to maintain a diverse, high quality inventory along with exceptional customer service. We carry a wide range of instruments and accessories, including new and used guitars, band and orchestral instruments, pianos, amps, sound systems, and so much more!

With certified technicians on staff and a century of experience between them all, you can rest assured any instrument you purchase from Melody Music Shop LLC is in the best condition possible! Our ENTIRE STORE is maintained at 50% humidity year round per manufacturer’s stringent requirements. All items will be packaged carefully to ensure their safe arrival. Guitars will have their string tension lowered and packaged to manufacture specs or better. Melody Music Shop LLC guarantees quality products, fast shipping, and top-notch customer service!

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