gibson Gibson 50th Anniversary 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue LPC68PSL12596 1968 Les Paul Custom

50th Anniversary 1968 Les Paul Custom

Celebrating 50 Continuous Years of Les Paul Customs

In the summer of 1968, Gibson did something unprecedented. They re-released two guitar models that were discontinued a decade earlier,

a Les Paul Custom and a Les Paul Goldtop. Many famous guitarists at the time adopted 1950s Les Paul models because of their heavy

tones, vocal qualities and endless sustain, creating a demand for the classic body style that continues through today.

The 1968 Les Paul Custom stood apart from its 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

This 50th Anniversary 1968 Les Paul Custom 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 vintage experience. Each will include an
exclusive case, collectible switch plate medallion, throwback hang tags and guitar picks, and a copy of the 1968 Gibson Gazette which

announced the new Les Paul models to the world. Limited to only 300 total instruments produced.

Gibson ever since.

Specs

Series

Body

Body Style Les Paul

Back Lightweight Solid Mahogany Back

Weight relief None

Neck

Neck Solid Mahogany, Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit,

Neck profile Medium-Chunky C-Shape, scanned from original

Nut width 1.687”, 42.85mm

Fingerboard Solid Ebony, Hide Glue Fit

Scale length 24.75”, 62.865cm

Number of frets 22

Inlay Pearl Block

Hardware

Bridge ABR-1 Tune-o-matic w/ Nylon Saddles

Tailpiece Lightweight Aluminum Stopbar

Knobs Black Witch Hats w/ Gold Reflectors

Tuners Kluson Waffleback

Plating Gold

Electronics

Neck pickup 68 Custom Humbucker

Bridge pickup 68 Custom Humbucker

Controls 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired

Finish/Quantity

Finishes available Ebony VOS

Gibson Custom Limited Edition

Top 2-Piece Maple Top, Hide Glue Fit

14 Degree Peghead Angle

Nut Nylon

Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors, Switchcraft Toggle Switch

In order to continually improve the design, quality and

performance of our instruments and to make use of the best

materials at all times Gibson reserves the right to change

specifications without notice.

Case Gibson Custom Black Hardshell with Gold Lining

Collateral 50th Anniversary Switch Plate Medallion (w/ Extra Black Plastic

Cover in the Case), Replica 1968 Gibson Gazette, Exclusive 1968-style
Gibson Guitar Picks, Gibson Custom Shop Certificate of Authenticity

Quantity available 300

SKU LPC68PSL12596