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Gibson CS 1968 Les Paul Custom electric guitar with heavy-aged Olive Drab top, front view
  • Gibson CS 1968 Les Paul Custom electric guitar with heavy-aged Olive Drab top, front view
  • Gibson CS 1968 Les Paul Custom electric guitar with heavy-aged Olive Drab top
  • Gibson CS 1968 Les Paul Custom RI Heavy Aged electric guitar with Olive Drab top
Gibson CS 1968 Les Paul Custom RI Heavy Aged Elec Guitar - Olive Drab Top

Brand: Gibson

Gibson CS 1968 Les Paul Custom RI Heavy Aged Elec Guitar - Olive Drab Top

SKU: 8300720
$16,999.00
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Description

The Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue Heavy Aged Olive Drab Top is a limited-edition electric guitar that captures the bold character and timeless appeal of a late-1960s Les Paul Custom. Crafted by the Gibson Custom Shop, this premium reissue combines vintage-inspired styling with the distinctive, road-worn character of the Murphy Lab, offering a unique expression of Gibson’s legendary guitar-making heritage.

Features 

  • Limited-edition Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue combines iconic late-1960s styling with meticulous Custom Shop craftsmanship and distinctive Heavy Aged character
  • Solid mahogany back and carved maple top deliver classic Les Paul construction with rich midrange and singing sustain
  • Murphy Lab Heavy Aged nitrocellulose lacquer finish in Olive Drab recreates the worn-in character of a well-played vintage guitar
  • Multi-ply top and back binding adds the signature elegance of the Les Paul Custom design
  • Mahogany neck with an Authentic 1968 profile and long neck tenon captures the feel of the era while supporting resonance and stability
  • Ebony fretboard with single-ply binding, block inlays, 12" radius, and reissue medium jumbo frets provides a smooth, responsive playing feel
  • Pair of T-Type humbucker pickups delivers articulate late-1960s tone with clear highs, tight low end, and dynamic response
  • 2 volume controls, 2 tone controls, and a 3-way toggle switch provide familiar Les Paul tonal versatility
  • ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge and Stop Bar tailpiece provide classic Gibson hardware configuration
  • Nickel hardware, Kluson Waffleback tuners, and black plastic parts complement the Olive Drab finish
  • Mother-of-pearl Gibson logo and Custom split diamond headstock inlays complete the iconic Custom styling
  • Includes a 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue hardshell case and Certificate of Authenticity

Specifications 

Body
Binding: Multi-ply top and back
Body Finish: Heavy Aged nitrocellulose lacquer
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Shape: Les Paul
Top: Maple
Weight Relief: None

Neck
End of Board Width: 2.23 mm (0.09")
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8 mm)
Fret Count: 22
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Block
Joint: Long neck tenon
Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.69 mm (0.07")
Profile: Authentic 1968
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65 mm)

Electronics
Bridge Pickup: 1968 T-Top Reissue
Controls: 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors
Neck Pickup: 1968 T-Top Reissue
Output Jack: Switchcraft
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft

Hardware
Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Control Knobs: Black Witch Hats
Hardware Finish: Nickel
Pickup Covers: Nickel
Plastic Parts: Black
Tailpiece: Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Kluson Waffleback
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