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Gibson Murphy Lab 1968 Les Paul Custom w/Case - Ultra Light Aged Ebony

8300409 - RRP $14,999.00
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American Express payments are also accepted, although most AmEx transactions will require manual authorization after payment (Someone from the team will contact you to confirm the transaction after checkout)

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  1. Colour: Ebony
  2. Fretboard: Ebony
  3. Guitar body: Mahogany / Maple
  4. Gigbag / Case: Case

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. It features Ultra Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.

Body
Body Shape
Les Paul
Top
2-Piece Plain Maple
Back
1-Piece Mahogany
Binding
Multi-ply
Weight Relief
None
Finish
Nitrocellulose Lacquer; Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged
Neck
Material
Solid Mahogany
Profile
Authentic '68 Medium C-Shape
Scale Length
24.75" / 628.65mm
Fingerboard Material
Solid Ebony
Fingerboard Radius
12"
Number Of Frets
22
Frets
Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material
Nylon
Nut Width
1.69" / 42.85mm
End of Board Width
2.24" / 56.89mm
Inlays
Mother of Pearl Block
Joint
Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Headstock inlay
Gibson logo and Custom Split Diamond in Mother of Pearl
Hardware
Finish
Gold; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Tuner Plating
Gold
Bridge
ABR-1 (Wired)
Tailpiece
Stop Bar
Tuning Machines
Kluson Waffleback
Pickguard
Black Multi-Ply
TrussRod
2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover
Authentic 2-Ply Les Paul Custom
Control Knobs
Black Witch Hats with Gold Inserts
Switch Tip
Cream
Switchwasher
Black
Jack Plate Cover
Black Multi-Ply
Control Covers
Black
Strap Buttons
Brass
Mounting Rings
Black M69
Pickup Covers
Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver
Electronics
Neck Pickup
68 Custom Humbucker
Bridge Pickup
68 Custom Humbucker
Controls
2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500K CTS Potentiometers, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors
Pickup Selector
3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack
1/4" Switchcraft
Miscellaneous
Strings Gauge
.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case
Custom Shop Hardshell
Accessories
Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case

More Information
Brand Gibson Custom Shop
Country of Manufacture United States
Guitar type Electric
Guitar body Mahogany / Maple
Body shape Solid-body
# strings? 6-string
Series Murphy Lab
Model 1968 Les Paul Custom Ultra Light Aged
Gigbag / Case Case
Acoustic Guitar Pickup No
Fretboard Ebony
Guitar finish Relic / Aged
Colour Ebony
Left or Right? Right
Frank

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