Gibson
1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Gloss, Ebony
ElectricLes PaulUSComfy for small hands
No ratings yet$6,199
The Gibson 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue, Gloss, Ebony is an electric guitar with a Les Paul body shape. Construction pairs a 1-Piece Mahogany body, Solid Mahogany neck and Ebony fingerboard. Specifications include a 24.75" scale and 22 frets. It is fitted with 1968 T-Top Reissue / 1968 T-Top Reissue. Made in the United States and typically listed around $6199. It is commonly associated with Rock, Hard Rock and Classic Rock.
Best for
RockHard RockClassic RockBlues Rock
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Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews75
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
68
Build
87
Value
65
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | 1-Piece Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Solid Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | 1968 T-Top Reissue / 1968 T-Top Reissue |
| Accessories | Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Black Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags |
| Back | 1-Piece Mahogany |
| Binding | Multi-ply |
| Body Finish | Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Les Paul,Single Cut |
| Bridge | ABR-1 |
| Bridge pickup | 1968 T-Top Reissue |
| Case | Custom Shop Hardshell |
| Control Covers | Black |
| Controls | 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors |
| End Of Board Width | 2.23mm / 0.09in |
| Finish | Gold |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Block |
| Fretboard radius | 12 in. | 304.8 mm |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Jack Plate Cover | Black Multi-Ply |
| Joint | Long neck tenon |
| Model | LPC68EBGH1 |
| Mounting Rings | Black M69 |
| Neck pickup | 1968 T-Top Reissue |
| Nut | Nylon |
| Nut width | 1.69mm / 0.07in |
| Output Jack | Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | Black Multi-Ply |
| Pickup Covers | Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver |
| Pickup Selector | 3-Way Switchcraft |
| Profile | Authentic 1968 |
| Strap Buttons | Brass |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Cream |
| Switchwasher | Black |
| Tailpiece | Stop Bar |
| Top wood | 2-Piece Plain Maple |
| Truss rod | 2-way Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | Authentic 2-Ply Les Paul Custom |
| Tuner Plating | Gold |
| Tuners | Kluson Waffleback |
| Weight Relief | None |
| Street price | $6,199 |
