Gibson Custom Shop '68 Reissue Les Paul Custom - USA 2006

From Gibson:

'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.'

Here is a 2006 Gibson Custom Shop Historic 1968 Reissue Les Paul Custom, showcased in an exquisite Tri Burst Quilt finish, accompanied by the original case and Gibson Custom Shop Certificate of Authenticity. This guitar is in superb condition and functions flawlessly. It exhibits essentially zero wear with only the slightest bit of tarnish on the hardware.

On the whole, the guitar's condition can be confidently described as a near-new. All components of the guitar are original, with no signs of cracks, repairs, or any other problems. The neck is straight, ensuring a smooth playing experience, while the original frets show no signs of wear and are in excellent condition, free from buzzing or dead spots.

A gorgeous Les Paul Custom that looks like it was built yesterday - a stunning example!

Specs:

Action at 1st fret: 0.25mm

Action at 12th fret: 1.25mm

Nut width: 42.62mm

Width at 12th fret: 52.53mm

Neck depth at 1st fret: 21.97mm

Neck depth at 12th fret: 24.21mm

Weight: 4.55kg / 10.05lb

Scale Length: 24.75mm

Mahogany body

Maple top

Quarter sawn mahogany neck one piece neck

One piece ebony fretboard

Block Inlay

Grover Tuners

Gibson '57 Classic Pickups

Historical Accurate Truss Rod and Truss Rod Nut

Gold Hardware

Gibson ABR-1 Bridge

Gibson Lightweight Aluminium Stoptail