Gibson Custom Shop Gibson 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue (Ebony) - Gloss Nitro Lacquer inc Hard Case

It's the late 1960s and a landmark Gibbo rolls out of the factory which is instantly loved by the rock-n-rollers of the era; the Gibson 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue Ebony Electric Guitar (CSLP68CREB) is now reissued to rock once more!Originally, players had gone through the era when the traditional Les Paul shape was discontinued in favour of the SG, but the rock musicians of the era began to revere the original LP in all its glory. And that is what this is. Beautifully crafted in the Gibson Custom Shop to faithfully reproduce the distinctive rock tone of the '68 Les Paul Custom and that sustain that was pure and long. Beauty... and a Beast!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 Custom Reissue was designed to be the final say in historical accuracy, tone and feel. Every detail and spec was meticulously revived by the skilled artisans at Gibson Custom Shop to provide an amazing, life-long vintage ownership experience.