2025 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom '68 Reissue – Ebony

Information

Condition: Used, Very Good. Like what you see? All photos are of the exact item you will receive. There is some finish swirling and general playwear to the lacquer finish. There is also minor buckle-rash and some scratches on the back of the guitar. We’ve included photos so you can take a look!

In via trade! This 2025 Gibson Les Paul Custom '68 Reissue is the one. Quite possibly the classiest Les Paul out there, it’s double bound and finished in a black and gold ‘tuxedo’ color scheme. This is the iconic Les Paul, from the expert craftsman at the Gibson Custom Shop.  

This ‘black beauty’ features all of the period correct appointments, including a mahogany body and neck, maple top, ebony fretboard, long tenon neck joint, and 68 Custom Humbuckers.

From Gibson: Beauty...and a Beast!

Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail.

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.

How Does It Play?

The truss rod functions properly and the guitar sets up nicely. The string action sits at 4/64” across all strings, measured at 12^th fret. The neck profile is a full and round C shape. It’s super comfortable with plenty to grab on to!

Weight: 9lb 5.6oz

Original Case and Case Candy Included!

Specifications

Body Specs

Back: Mahogany

Binding: Multi-ply 

Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose

Body Shape: Les Paul

Top: Plain Maple

Weight Relief: None

Neck Specs

End Of Board Width: 2.23mm / 0.09in

Fingerboard Material: Ebony

Fingerboard Radius: 304.8mm / 12.0in

Fret Count: 22

Frets: Medium-Jumbo

Inlays: Mother of Pearl Block

Joint: Long Tenon

Neck Material: Solid Mahogany

Nut Material: Nylon

Nut Width: 42.85mm / 1.69in 

Profile: Authentic 1968

Scale Length: 628.65mm / 24.75in

Electronics Specs

Bridge Pickup: 68 Custom Humbucker

Controls: 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors 

Neck Pickup: 68 Custom Humbucker

Output Jack: Switchcraft

Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft

Hardware Specs

Bridge: ABR-1

Control Covers: Black

Finish: Gold 

Jack Plate Cover: Black Multi-Ply

Mounting Rings: M69 Black

Pickguard: Black Multi-Ply

Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver

Strap Buttons: Brass 

Switch Tip: Cream

Switchwasher: Black

Tailpiece: Stop Bar

Truss Rod: 2-way Adjustable

Truss Rod Cover: Authentic 2-Ply Les Paul Custom 

Tuner Plating: Gold

Tuning Machines: Kluson Waffleback

Misc Specs

Accessories: Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Black Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags

Model: L LPC68EBGH1 

Case: Custom Shop Hardshell