Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue Gloss w/ Gold Hardware- Ebony 2025 (504138)

Miami-Guitars is an authorized Gibson Dealer/ Factory warranty included. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the instrument of your interest, please send us a message or give us a call.Weight: 9 lbs 6.9 oz 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