Description

2006 Gibson Custom Shop ’68 Les Paul Custom Reissue Flame Top – Tri Burst

An exceptional and visually stunning example of the Gibson Custom Shop ’68 Les Paul Custom Reissue Flame Top from 2006 — combining the legendary late-’60s Les Paul Custom character with a spectacular flame maple top and beautiful Tri Burst finish.

The ’68 Custom Reissue has long been regarded as one of the most distinctive Les Paul models in the Gibson Custom Shop lineup. Compared to traditional Burst-style Les Pauls, it offers a more aggressive tonal response, faster attack, stronger midrange and the luxurious visual style associated with late-’60s and early-’70s Les Paul Customs.

This particular guitar features an absolutely breathtaking Highly Figured AAAA Monster Flame Maple Top, perfectly matched with the elegant Tri Burst finish. The deep flame figuring and rich color transitions give the instrument a highly collectible and unmistakably high-end appearance.

About the ’68 Les Paul Custom Reissue

The original 1968 Les Paul Custom marked the return of the Les Paul model after several years out of production. It quickly became an iconic rock guitar and remains one of the most desirable Gibson models ever made.

The Gibson Custom Shop reissue preserves the most important vintage features:

• solid mahogany construction
• ebony fingerboard
• luxurious Custom appointments
• fast and articulate attack
• thick and aggressive midrange
• huge sustain and excellent note definition

This is a Les Paul with a more aggressive and rock-oriented personality than a traditional Standard — ideal for classic rock, blues rock, hard rock and fusion.

Tone

The guitar delivers:

• fast and focused attack
• excellent clarity and definition
• rich and powerful midrange
• long sustain
• exceptional response to picking dynamics
• authentic vintage Gibson tone

The Burstbucker pickups capture the spirit of old PAF humbuckers beautifully, offering open, dynamic and highly organic tones rich in harmonics.

Specifications

• Model: Gibson Custom Shop ’68 Les Paul Custom Reissue Flame Top
• Year: 2006
• Finish: Tri Burst
• Top: Highly Figured AAAA Monster Flame Maple
• Body: Mahogany
• Neck: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: 68 Medium “C”
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Frets: 22
• Pickups: Gibson Burstbucker 1 & 2
• Controls: 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone
• CTS Pots
• Bumblebee Capacitors
• Long Neck Tennon
• Bridge: ABR-1
• Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Tailpiece
• Hardware: Gold Hardware
• Weight: 4.7 kg
• Made in USA

Condition

The instrument is in very good technical and visual condition with normal signs of careful use consistent with its age.

Frets are in very good condition and the guitar plays beautifully.

Included

• Original Gibson Custom Shop Case
• Certificate of Authenticity (CoA)

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