Gibson USED Custom Shop 1968 Les Paul Custom Custom Authentic Ebony 2002 [SN. 021918] [Ikeshibu used goods big sale exhibit]

"Items on display at the Ikebukuro Used Goods Big Sale"
During the event, the items will be on display and for sale at a special venue on the first floor of Ikebukuro.


Recommended used items!
A 2002 1968 Les Paul Custom Authentic with a CA (Custom Authentic) finish has arrived as a recommended pre-owned item! Its jet-black ebony finish and chrome hardware are irresistible and will ignite your rock spirit!

The Les Paul Custom: the guitar of choice for real men!
Standard just won't do! Only a custom version will get you there!! The Les Paul Custom is a model so beloved that you can hear such passionate voices from custom guitar fans!

Although production of the Les Paul Custom ceased around 1960, its popularity resurfaced in the late 1960s when top musicians began using them. Finally, production resumed in 1968, alongside the Standard. While retaining the design from before 1960, the body material composition was revised, adopting a plain maple top and mahogany back, and the three humbuckers that were prevalent in the 1950s were replaced with two humbuckers. As a result, it achieved simple operation and a sound character that was very sharp and edgy even when distorted, which is now known as the signature tone of the Les Paul Custom.

The gleaming block inlay fretboard is made of ebony, and the neck is crafted from a one-piece mahogany. The now-rare ebony fretboard produces a sharper and tighter sound than a standard LP, creating a masculine tone that cuts through even with high gain, without becoming too muddy—perfect for heavy metal/hard rock! It's also popular among those who like to distort their sound with a hard edge!

This time, we have a recommended used 1968 Les Paul Custom Custom Authentic from 2002 in stock! It features the CA (Custom Authentic) finish, which is considered a pioneer of the VOS finish, with a matte, frosted paint job throughout!
This Les Paul Custom features the most popular color, a jet-black ebony finish, and the hardware has also been given a matte aged look. Furthermore, while "Custom" models typically feature gold hardware, this model is equipped with chrome parts, which is another key feature!

The pickups selected for this model are the Burst Bucker 2 and 3, which were adopted that year! As a side note, the Historic Collection 1959 Les Paul Standard also featured these Burst Bucker 2 and 3 pickups! The following year, in 2003, the Historic Collection 1959 Les Paul Standard saw a minor change to the Burst Bucker 1 and 2!

The guitar shows some minor scratches, dents, buckle damage, paint tarnishing, pick scratches on the pickguard, and tarnishing on the parts, but none of these affect playability or cause any problems.
This watch has undergone full maintenance and cleaning at our shop, making it a highly recommended item that you can use immediately.
There are some uneven areas on the neck binding and wood due to wood shrinkage over time, but this does not affect playability.
This is something that can be seen to some extent in older Gibson guitars. The selector knob has been replaced.

The frets have been leveled and the guitar is ready to use. Approximately 75% of the fret life remains. The nut has also been adjusted and is in perfect working order. The truss rod is also in good working order and can be adjusted as usual.

The electrical system has also been fully checked, so there are no problems with its operation.
The weight is approximately 4.56 kg. It has a balanced design that produces a solid, focused sound.

Accessories include the original black hard case and key.
The certificate is currently out of stock.

Don't miss this opportunity!

SN. 021918
Weight ≈ 4.56 kg

Accessories: Original black hard case and key.
*The certificate is currently out of stock.

Body Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple
Body Back: 1-Piece Mahogany
Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Solid Ebony
Bridge: ABR-1
Pickups: F: Burst Bucker 2, R: Burst Bucker 3
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone

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