Description
Few guitars are as steeped in rock and roll mythology as Mick Ronson's stripped-down 1968 Les Paul Custom. Known for his work with David Bowie during the rise of Ziggy Stardust, as well as collaborations with Lou Reed, Bob Dylan, and Ian Hunter, Ronson helped define an era of glam rock with a tone that was melodic, cutting, and full of attitude. The Gibson Custom Mick Ronson 1968 Les Paul Custom Murphy Lab Aged is a meticulously crafted tribute to the very guitar that powered some of rock's most iconic moments.
Gibson's Custom Shop, in partnership with the Murphy Lab, has recreated Ronson's guitar in stunning detail, down to the wear patterns and finish he personally created by stripping the original Ebony top down to the wood. The result is this Antique Natural finish, complete with aged gold hardware and relic'd touches that capture decades of use. It's not just an homage; it's a time capsule, crafted for serious players and collectors alike.
Built with a one-piece mahogany body topped with plain maple, the guitar delivers that focused midrange punch and rich sustain Les Paul Customs are known for. The solid mahogany neck features an authentic '68 Medium C profile, topped with a sleek ebony fretboard and medium jumbo frets. It's fast, familiar, and ready for expressive playing in any style, especially the soaring lead tones and searing fuzz Ronson made his signature.
A pair of unpotted '68 Custom humbuckers with Alnico 2 magnets provide raw, open tone with a biting edge, perfect for cutting through a mix. The mismatched control knobs-gold Top Hats for volume and black Witch Hats for tone-add an authentic visual nod to Ronson's original setup. Hand-wired electronics feature CTS 500K audio taper pots and Black Cat capacitors for precise, vintage-flavored control.
This Collector's Edition is limited to just 100 instruments worldwide and comes complete with a Custom Shop hardshell case bearing Ronson's signature reproduction, a replica strap, and a Certificate of Authenticity. If you've ever wanted to capture the energy, tone, and style of one of Bowie's greatest sidemen, this is your moment.
At Cream City Music, we couldn't be more excited to offer this exceptional piece of rock history. The Mick Ronson Les Paul Custom isn't just a guitar; it's a tribute to a sound that changed everything.
Specifications:
- Body Material: 2-Piece Plain Maple top / 1-Piece Mahogany body
- Binding: Multi-ply Top, Back, and Headstock, Single-ply Fretboard
- Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
- Profile: Authentic '68 Medium C-Shape
- Nut width: 1.687" / 42.85mm
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Scale length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
- Number of frets: 22
- Nut: Nylon
- Inlay: Mother of Pearl Block
- Bridge: ABR-1
- Tailpiece: Stop Bar
- Tuners: Grover Rotomatic with Milk Bottle Button
- Control Knobs: Volumes: Gold Top Hat with Gold Reflector; Tones: Black Witch Hat with Gold Reflector; All with Dial Pointer
- Plating: Aged Gold
- Neck pickup: 68 Custom Humbucker with Alnico 2 Magnet (Unpotted)
- Bridge pickup: 68 Custom Humbucker with Alnico 2 Magnet (Unpotted)
- Controls: Two Volume, Two Tone; 500K CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Cat Capacitors
- Case: Custom Shop Hardshell with Mick Ronson Signature Reproduction on the Exterior
Sku: LPC68MRMLGH1
