Gibson Les Paul 68 Custom R EB LH
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Gibson
Les Paul 68 Custom R EB LH
Product Info
Article Number:
589324
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul 68 Custom R EB LH
Category:
Lefthanded Guitars
Price:
$6,818.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This lefty Les Paul Custom is a serious tone machine. The combination of mahogany, maple, and those Custombucker pickups gives you a vintage-inspired growl with plenty of sustain. It's ideal for players seeking a high-end, historically-inspired instrument for rock, blues, and beyond.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul 68 Custom R EB LH
- Electric Guitar
- Left-handed model
- Custom Shop Model
- Arched top: Maple
- Body: Solid mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Pearloid fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: '68 medium C
- Multi ply aged binding
- Split diamond headstock inlay
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 2 '68 Custombucker Humbucker
- 3-Way switch
- 2 Volume and 2 tone controls
- CTS Pots
- No-Wire ABR-1 bridge
- Aluminium stopbar
- Kluson Waffle Back machine heads
- Gold-plated hardware
- Colour: Ebony
- Includes case and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • The '68 Custombuckers deliver a thick, creamy tone perfect for rock and blues.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides exceptional clarity and sustain, a real player's upgrade.
- • The '68 medium C neck profile is comfortable and familiar for a wide range of players.
- • Custom Shop construction ensures meticulous attention to detail and premium build quality.
CONS
- • The solid mahogany body contributes to a substantial weight, demanding a comfortable strap.
- • The limited pickup selection restricts versatility compared to guitars with coil-splitting.
- • The premium-priced tag puts it out of reach for many aspiring guitarists.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Solid Mahogany with Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
'68 Custombucker Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22
Bridge
No-Wire ABR-1 with Aluminium Stopbar
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
They're voiced for a slightly warmer, more vintage tone with a fatter midrange and less brittle high-end, aiming for that early '60s Les Paul sound.
It's a very accurate recreation of the '68 profile – not overly thick, but with a comfortable roundness, offering a good balance of vintage feel and modern playability.
Absolutely, if you appreciate meticulous craftsmanship and superior materials; the Custom Shop build quality and attention to detail elevate it significantly above production models.
