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Gibson Custom1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue Electric Guitar - Light Aged, Ebony Gold Back

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Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue Electric Guitar - Light Aged, Ebony Gold Back
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

A limited 1968 Les Paul Custom reissue pairing late-'60s-inspired construction and controls with an Ebony Top/Gold Back Murphy Lab Light Aged finish.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Players seeking a 1968 Les Paul Custom reissue
  • Players who want T-Type humbuckers and traditional 2-volume, 2-tone controls
  • Collectors interested in the 2026 Limited-Edition Collection

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players who prefer a non-aged finish
  • Players seeking a guitar other than a right-handed 6-string solidbody
  • Players who do not want an Authentic 1968 neck profile

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue Electric Guitar - Light Aged, Ebony Gold Back construction detail

Detail 01

Murphy Lab Light Aged finish

The finish is described as having subtle lacquer checking and gentle wear.

Detail 02

T-Type humbuckers

The guitar has matched T-Type humbuckers in the neck and bridge positions.

Detail 03

Long neck tenon

The set mahogany neck uses a long neck tenon.

Detail 04

ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic and stopbar

The guitar uses an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge with a stopbar tailpiece.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Production is limited to 100 instruments worldwide.
  2. 02It has a Murphy Lab Light Aged gloss finish with an Ebony top and Gold back.
  3. 03The guitar uses an Authentic 1968 neck profile, 24.75-inch scale, ebony fingerboard, and 22 medium jumbo frets.
Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue Electric Guitar - Light Aged, Ebony Gold Back close-up

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01How many were made?

This model is limited to 100 instruments worldwide.

02What pickups does it use?

It has matched T-Type humbuckers in the neck and bridge positions.

03What is the finish?

It has a Murphy Lab Light Aged gloss finish with an Ebony top and Gold back.

04Does it include a case?

Yes. A hardshell case and certificate of authenticity are listed.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

1 detailsPickups & controls
Pickup Configuration
HH
4 detailsPlayability
Orientation
Right handed
Number of Frets
22
Number of Strings
6
Scale Length
24.75"
6 detailsBody & build
Fingerboard Material
Ebony
Color
Ebony Top, Gold Back
Body Material
Mahogany
Top Material
Maple
Body Shape
LP-style
Neck Wood
Mahogany
5 detailsOther
Category Source
detail
Korena Special
false
Product Type
Electric guitar
Tier
platinum
Source Id
site51500000483174

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