Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Les Paul Standard Goldtop Reissue Gloss 60s Gold (698)

The Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue is a meticulously-crafted replica of a "first batch" example from 1968, identified by a crown inlay on the face of the headstock. The distinctive look and scarcity of this variation makes it extremely desirable to collectors. Custom Shop has proudly recreated it in exhaustive detail, from the 14-degree headstock angle to the thick cutaway binding to the precise contours and profiles throughout. It offers not only a vintage ownership experience, but a completely inspiring sound and feel with every chord and strum.


Body Shape: Les Paul
Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple
Back: 1-Piece Solid Mahogany
Binding: 1-Ply Cream
Weight Relief: None
Finish: Nitrocellulose Gloss
Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Profile: Authentic '68 Medium C-Shape
Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
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: Celluloid Trapezoid
Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Tuner Plating: Nickel
Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Gibson Deluxe Double Line, Double Ring
Pickguard: 1-Ply Cream
TrussRod: 2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover: 2-Ply Black/White "Les Paul"
Control Knobs: Gold Top Hats w/ Silver Reflector Inserts
Switch Tip: Cream
Switchwasher: Cream
Jack Plate Cover: Cream
Control Covers: Brown
Strap Buttons: Aluminum
Pickup Covers: Cream Soapbar
Neck Pickup: Custom Soapbar P90
Bridge Pickup: Custom Soapbar P90
Controls: 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack: Switchcraft

Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case: Custom Shop Hardshell
Accessories: Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Brown Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags