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

There are few Les Paul Customs that balance elegance and authority quite like a late-'60s model. The Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue electric guitar draws from that era, pairing a carved maple top, solid mahogany back, ebony fingerboard and T-Type humbuckers with a Murphy Lab Light Aged Ebony top and Gold back finish that feels both refined and road-worn. Part of Gibson Custom’s 2026 Limited-Edition Collection, this reissue preserves the commanding voice and formal aesthetic that defined the 1968 return of the Les Paul Custom, while introducing a distinctive visual contrast that feels rare without straying from tradition. It’s a Les Paul Custom that delivers authority before the first note, then backs it up with the sustain, clarity and articulation players expect from a true late-'60s-inspired build.

Ebony Top and Gold Back With Murphy Lab Light Aging

The Ebony Top and Gold Back finish gives this Les Paul Custom an unmistakable visual hierarchy. The deep black top projects formal elegance, while the gold back and sides add warmth and contrast. Murphy Lab Light Aging introduces subtle lacquer checking and gentle wear, creating the feel of a carefully preserved vintage instrument. The result is a finish that looks established and authentic without overwhelming the guitar’s refined aesthetic.

T-Type Humbuckers With Late-'60s Clarity

A matched pair of T-Type humbuckers delivers the bite, articulation and dynamic response associated with late-'60s Gibson designs. Tight low end, clear mids and articulate highs help preserve note definition across a wide range of tones. The traditional two-volume, two-tone and three-way toggle layout maintains familiar control and tonal flexibility.

Carved Maple and Mahogany for Classic Custom Authority

A carved maple top over a solid mahogany back delivers the tonal foundation associated with late-'60s Les Paul Customs. The combination produces dense sustain, focused attack and rich midrange presence while maintaining clarity under gain. Multi-ply binding on the top and back reinforces the instrument’s formal visual identity, giving the silhouette the unmistakable edge players expect from a Les Paul Custom.

Authentic 1968 Neck and Ebony Fingerboard Feel

The Authentic 1968 neck profile offers a substantial, period-correct feel that complements the Les Paul Custom’s commanding voice. A long neck tenon enhances resonance and stability, while the ebony fingerboard adds crisp articulation and fast response. Block inlays, reissue medium jumbo frets and a 12" radius seal the deal, resulting in a playing surface that feels both precise and comfortable.

A Distinctive 1968 Les Paul Custom From the Limited-Edition Collection

Nickel hardware, Kluson Waffleback tuners, black Witch Hat knobs, an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece complete the period-correct design. Limited to 100 instruments worldwide as part of the Gibson Custom 2026 Limited-Edition Collection, this 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue combines stands as an elegant and commanding take on one of Gibson’s iconic electric guitars.