Pre-Owned 2005 Gibson '68 Custom Reissue Les Paul Custom Sunburst with Hardshell Case
The '68 Reissue Les Paul Custom: A Custom Shop Classic
Classic Les Paul Tone and Sustain
This 2005 Gibson '68 Custom Reissue Les Paul Custom delivers the unmistakable depth, power and refinement that has made the Les Paul one of the most recorded electric guitars in history. Built with a mahogany body and topped with flamed maple, this instrument produces a bold and balanced voice with rich lows, singing sustain and articulate highs. Even unplugged, the guitar resonates with authority, responding immediately to the player’s touch.
Vintage Inspired Feel and Playability
The mahogany neck with a '68 Les Paul profile offers a substantial yet comfortable feel that fills the hand without slowing you down. Paired with an ebony fingerboard, the playing surface feels fast and precise while providing excellent note clarity and definition. This combination delivers a classic playing experience that remains comfortable across the entire fretboard.
Versatile Humbucker Performance
Equipped with a 490R neck pickup and a 498T bridge pickup, this guitar covers an enormous tonal range. The neck pickup provides warm, rounded tones ideal for blues, jazz and expressive leads while the bridge pickup delivers punchy mids and cutting articulation perfect for classic rock and modern gain tones. Independent volume and tone controls for each pickup allow precise shaping while the 3 way toggle switch makes transitioning between tones effortless.
Condition and Player Appeal
This guitar shows honest cosmetic wear consistent with age and regular use. There is some finish delamination on the headstock along with assorted dings, lacquer crazing on the side of the headstock, and light scratches along the side of the guitar. There are also small dings on both the top and back near the control cavity. None of this affects playability and it remains a fantastic sounding and performing instrument with the character that only comes from years of music making. All cosmetic damage is documented in the photoset.
A True Player’s Custom Shop Reissue
With its classic construction, iconic styling and powerful pickup combination, this '68 Custom Reissue stands as a serious tool for players who demand both vintage feel and modern reliability. Whether you are chasing classic rock tones, singing lead sounds or thick rhythm textures, this Les Paul Custom is ready to deliver.
Specifications
• Body Wood: Mahogany
• Top: Flamed Maple
• Finish: Sunburst
• Neck Wood: Mahogany
• Fingerboard Wood: Ebony
• Neck Profile: '68 Les Paul
• Scale Length: 24.75 inches
• Bridge: Gibson Tune O Matic
• Tuners: Grover
• Hardware Color: Gold
• Pickups: 490R Neck, 498T Bridge
• Pickup Configuration: HH
• Controls: Independent volume and tone controls for each pickup
• Switching: 3 Way Toggle
• Pickguard: Black
• Knobs: Black Top Hat with Gold Insert
• Strings: .010 to .046
• Included Accessories: Hardshell Case, Case Key, Blue Chip Pick
This item is at Five Star Guitars on consignment. As a result, all sales are final.
This electric guitar ships fully insured with signature required.
