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Gibson Custom Shop '68 Les Paul Custom Ebony Custom Authentic Guitar 2003

Gibson Custom Shop ยท #030148
BrandGibson Custom Shop
TypeElectric Guitars
Serial No.030148
PhotographyActual Photos
Archive ID1181-C
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The Story

'68 Les Paul Custom Ebony Custom Authentic Guitar 2003

This is a 2003 Custom Shop '68 Les Paul Custom with a Custom Authentic finish (a precursor to the VOS finish treatment). The guitar is in very good condition. It has StewMac's 'Truss Rod Rescue' procedure done, where wood around the rod has been reamed out and rethreaded. The truss rod nut has been replaced, and the guitar plays cleanly with a medium-low action. It's missing one reflector on the controls and has Schaller Strap Locks installed. The original case and COA are included.

Includes: Original Hardshell Case and Certificate of Authenticity

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The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • Solidbody Electric Guitar
  • Custom Authentic Ebony Finish
  • Maple Top and Mahogany Body
  • Mahogany Neck
  • Ebony Fingerboard
  • Mother-Of-Pearl Block Inlays
  • 24-3/4" Scale Length
  • 12" Radius
  • 1-11/16" Neck Width at Nut
  • 22 Frets
  • Gibson '57 Classic Humbucker Pickups
  • Individual Volume Controls and Tone Controls
  • Black Reflector Knobs
  • Three Way Selector Switch
  • ABR-1 Bridge
  • Stopbar Tailpiece
  • Grover Tuners
  • Nickel Hardware
  • 10 lbs, 3 oz.
  • .930" Neck Profile at 1st Fret
  • 1.020" Neck Profile at 12th Fret

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