Gibson Les Paul 68 Custom Reissue EB
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Gibson
Les Paul 68 Custom Reissue EB
Product Info
Article Number:
459597
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
Les Paul 68 Custom Reissue EB
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$6,598.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a serious instrument for the player chasing that late-'60s Les Paul vibe. The Custombuckers nail the thick, creamy tones of the era, and the ebony board really lets those notes sing. If you’re a dedicated vintage tone hunter with a discerning ear and a comfortable budget, this one's hard to beat.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul 68 Custom Reissue EB
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop model
- Top: arched maple
- Body: solid mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Pearloid block fingerboard inlays
- Long neck tenon
- Neck profile: '68 medium C
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Multi-ply "aged" binding
- 22 Frets
- Split Diamond headstock inlay
- Pickups: 2 '68 Custombucker humbuckers
- CTS potentiometers
- 2 Volume and 2 tone controls
- 3-Way toggle switch
- No-Wire ABR-1 bridge
- Aluminium stop bar
- Kluson Waffle Back machine heads
- Gold-plated hardware
- Colour: Ebony
- Includes case and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Custombuckers deliver thick, harmonically rich vintage tones.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides exceptional clarity and sustain.
- • Long neck tenon enhances stability and resonance.
- • Imaged binding adds a touch of understated elegance.
CONS
- • The solid mahogany body contributes to significant weight, potentially fatiguing.
- • Limited tonal flexibility compared to more modern pickup configurations.
- • Premium-priced, placing it out of reach for many players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Solid Mahogany with Arched Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
’68 Custombucker Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22
Bridge
No-Wire ABR-1
Weight
Approximately 10.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Custombuckers generally offer a slightly hotter output and a more pronounced midrange, contributing to a thicker, more vocal tone than standard pickups.
It’s a classic profile—not overly thick or thin—but some players with very large hands might find it a touch snug. It’s best to try one in person if possible.
The finish itself doesn't directly alter the sound, but the aging process can subtly affect the wood's resonance over time, potentially leading to a slightly more open and 'broken-in' tone.
