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Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Les Paul Custom "CME Spec" Heavy Antique Inverness Green VOS w/Custom "S" Buckers

Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Les Paul Custom "CME Spec" Heavy Antique Inverness Green VOS w/Custom "S" Buckers

Regular price $7,699.00
Regular price Sale price $7,699.00

Serial Number: 607938

Weight: 9lbs 7oz

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Description

The Gibson Custom Shop represents the pinnacle of the brand’s craftsmanship, where history, artistry, and innovation converge to create instruments unlike any other. Each guitar is hand-built with uncompromising attention to detail, using time-honored techniques and the finest tonewoods to capture the spirit of Gibson’s golden era. Whether it’s a faithful Historic Reissue, a bold Modern Collection piece, or a one-of-a-kind Masterbuilt creation, every Custom Shop guitar offers that unmistakable Gibson feel and sound—rich, resonant, and endlessly expressive. At Chicago Music Exchange, we’re proud to offer one of the world’s premier selections of Gibson Custom Shop guitars, expertly curated for players and collectors who demand nothing less than perfection.

Specs

General

Series: Gibson Custom Shop Historic
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Serial Number: 607938
Product Color: Antique Inverness Green
Relic/Aging Level: VOS (Vintage Original Spec)
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Body Shape: Les Paul
Body Material: 1-Piece Mahogany
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer (VOS Patina)
Top Material: 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit
Body Binding: Seven-Ply Black/White Top, 5-Ply Black/White Back

Neck

Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer (VOS Patina)
Neck Tint/Color: Antique Inverness Green
Neck Shape: Authentic '68 Medium C-Shape (0.880"/1.015")
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Headstock Veneer: Holly
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.687" (42.85mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8mm)
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)
Number of Frets: 22 Frets
Neck Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Block
Inlay Shape: Blocks
Side Marker Inlay: Tortoise Side Dots
Headstock Inlay/Decal: Split Diamond Inlay "Gibson"
Neck Binding: .062 White

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: CME Custom "S" Bucker
Neck Pickup: CME Custom "S" Bucker
Controls and Switching: 3-Way Switchcraft; 2 Volume, 2 Tone
Electronics Notes: 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors

Hardware

Hardware Color: Gold
Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Kluson Waffleback
Fret Wire: Medium Jumbo
Saddle: Metal
Pickguard: 5-Ply Black
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic 2-Ply Les Paul Custom
Knobs: Black Witch Hat w/Gold Inserts
Switch Cap: Cream
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SKU: LPC68M2M000002798-607938

Description

The Gibson Custom Shop represents the pinnacle of the brand’s craftsmanship, where history, artistry, and innovation converge to create instruments unlike any other. Each guitar is hand-built with uncompromising attention to detail, using time-honored techniques and the finest tonewoods to capture the spirit of Gibson’s golden era. Whether it’s a faithful Historic Reissue, a bold Modern Collection piece, or a one-of-a-kind Masterbuilt creation, every Custom Shop guitar offers that unmistakable Gibson feel and sound—rich, resonant, and endlessly expressive. At Chicago Music Exchange, we’re proud to offer one of the world’s premier selections of Gibson Custom Shop guitars, expertly curated for players and collectors who demand nothing less than perfection.

Specs

General

Series: Gibson Custom Shop Historic
Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA
Serial Number: 607938
Product Color: Antique Inverness Green
Relic/Aging Level: VOS (Vintage Original Spec)
Case Type: Hardshell Case Included
Factory Setup: E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E)

Body

Body Shape: Les Paul
Body Material: 1-Piece Mahogany
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer (VOS Patina)
Top Material: 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit
Body Binding: Seven-Ply Black/White Top, 5-Ply Black/White Back

Neck

Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer (VOS Patina)
Neck Tint/Color: Antique Inverness Green
Neck Shape: Authentic '68 Medium C-Shape (0.880"/1.015")
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Headstock Veneer: Holly
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.687" (42.85mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (304.8mm)
Scale Length: 24.75" (628.65mm)
Number of Frets: 22 Frets
Neck Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother of Pearl Block
Inlay Shape: Blocks
Side Marker Inlay: Tortoise Side Dots
Headstock Inlay/Decal: Split Diamond Inlay "Gibson"
Neck Binding: .062 White

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: CME Custom "S" Bucker
Neck Pickup: CME Custom "S" Bucker
Controls and Switching: 3-Way Switchcraft; 2 Volume, 2 Tone
Electronics Notes: 2 500K CTS Volume Pots, 2 500K CTS Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness with Black Beauty Capacitors

Hardware

Hardware Color: Gold
Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Kluson Waffleback
Fret Wire: Medium Jumbo
Saddle: Metal
Pickguard: 5-Ply Black
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic 2-Ply Les Paul Custom
Knobs: Black Witch Hat w/Gold Inserts
Switch Cap: Cream