The Gold Standard

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.

SPECIFICATIONS

BODY

Body Styles : Les Paul
Body Shape : Les Paul
Top : 2-Piece Plain Maple
Back : 1-Piece Solid Mahogany
Binding : 1-Ply Cream
Body Finish : Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Weight Relief : None

NECK

Profile : Medium C
Scale Length : 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material : Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius : 304.8 mm / 12 in
Fret Count : 22
Frets : Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material : Nylon
Nut Width : 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
End Of Board Width : 56.89 mm / 2.239 in
Inlays : Celluloid Trapezoid
Joint : Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

HARDWARE

Finish : Chrome
Bridge : ABR-1
Tailpiece : Stop Bar
Tuning Machines : Gibson Deluxe Double Line, Double Ring
Pickguard : 1-Ply Cream
Truss Rod : 2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover : 2-Ply Black/White "Les Paul"
Control Knobs : Gold Top Hats w/ Silver Reflector Inserts
Switch Tip : Cream
Switch washer : Cream
Jack Plate Cover : Cream
Control Covers : Brown
Strap Buttons : Aluminum
Pickup Covers : Cream Soapbar

ELECTRONICS

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

MISCELLANEOUS

Strings Gauge : .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