Description
The Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom from the Greatest Hits Collection is a bold reimagining of one of Gibson's most revered designs. Cloaked in a Dark Walnut nitro finish and lightly aged by the Murphy Lab, this limited-run stunner dares to break from the classic black Custom mold. Its subtle checking, tasteful patina, and vintage-inspired appointments make it feel like a cherished heirloom that's seen decades of smoky stages and soulful sessions. It's an homage to history, but with all the attitude and precision expected from today's Custom Shop.
At the heart of this '68 Les Paul Custom lies the timeless maple-on-mahogany tonewood combo. The mahogany body and maple top pair for a perfect blend of warmth, clarity, and sustain, bolstered further by a period-correct long neck tenon that enhances resonance and note definition. A solid mahogany neck carved into an era-authentic 1968 Medium C profile ensures a vintage-correct feel, while the smooth ebony fingerboard and 12-inch radius give your fingers room to roam. The black binding, mother-of-pearl block inlays, and 22 medium-jumbo frets add a touch of ornate elegance to its well-worn charm.
Under the hood, a set of Gibson '68 Custom Aged humbuckers channels the voice of the post-PAF "T-Top" era, punchy, clear, and full of vintage character. Whether you're chasing bell-like cleans or cranked amp crunch, these pickups bring the bite and bloom that define the Les Paul legacy. Traditional controls with black witch hat knobs and a 3-way toggle provide intuitive access to its wide tonal palette. The ABR-1 bridge and lightweight aluminum stopbar tailpiece hold it all down with rock-solid tuning stability and long, singing sustain.
From its Kluson Waffleback tuners to its lightly aged gold hardware, every detail of this guitar speaks to Gibson's commitment to craft and historical accuracy. And as with all Custom Shop models, it's hand-built in the U.S. with meticulous attention to the finer points of tone, feel, and style.
This isn't just a Les Paul Custom, it's a love letter to 1968, reinterpreted through Gibson's most expressive and ambitious custom platform. At Cream City Music, we're thrilled to offer this rare piece that bridges golden-era magic with modern excellence. For players who crave tone with history, look no further.
Specifications:
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Plain Maple
- Body Shape: Les Paul
- Body Type: Solidbody
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Light Aged by Murphy Lab
- Color: Dark Walnut
- Neck: Mahogany
- Neck Shape: 1968 Medium C
- Neck Joint: Set Neck with Long Neck Tenon
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Blocks
- Number of Frets: 22
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Scale Length Type: Standard-scale
- Nut Width: 1.687"
- Nut Material: Nylon Reissue
- Bridge: 1959 ABR-1 Historic Reissue
- Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stopbar
- Tuners: Kluson Waffle Backs
- Hardware Color: Gold
- Pickups: Gibson '68 Custom Aged Humbuckers (neck & bridge)
- Controls: 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone
- Switching: 3-way toggle pickup switch
- Strings: Gibson, .010-.046
- Case: Hardshell Case
Sku: LPC68PSL22971
