{"product_id":"860631","title":"Gibson USED Custom Shop 1968 Les Paul Custom Custom Authentic Ebony 2002 [SN. 021918]","description":"Recommended second-hand item!\u003cbr\u003e We've got a highly recommended pre-owned 2002 1968 Les Paul Custom Authentic in CA (Custom Authentic) finish! Its jet-black ebony finish and chrome accents evoke the rock spirit of the guitar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Les Paul Custom, the guitar of choice for men!\u003cbr\u003e Standard isn't good enough! It has to be custom! The Les Paul Custom is a model so beloved that even the most enthusiastic custom fans can be heard saying, \"I can't get it!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Although production of the Les Paul Custom ceased around 1960, it regained popularity in the late 1960s when it was seen in the hands of top musicians. Production finally resumed in 1968, along with the Standard. While retaining the design from 1960, the body construction was revised, adopting a plain maple top and mahogany back, and changing from the three humbuckers prevalent in the 1950s to a two-humbucker configuration. The result was simple operability and a sound character with a very distinct, edgy character even when distorted, which is now known as the signature tone of the Les Paul Custom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The shiny fretboard with block inlays features ebony and a one-piece mahogany neck wood. The now-rare ebony fretboard produces a sharper, tighter sound than a standard LP, and even when the gain is increased, it produces a masculine tone with good projection, without sounding too crushed, as is typical of HM\/HR guitars! It's also popular with those who enjoy hard-edged distortion!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We've got a highly recommended pre-owned 1968 Les Paul Custom Authentic from 2002! It features the CA (Custom Authentic) finish, a matte, cloudy finish that's considered a precursor to the VOS finish.\u003cbr\u003e The Les Paul Custom's most popular color, a jet-black ebony finish, features matte aging on the parts. While the \"Custom\" typically has gold hardware, this model features chrome hardware, a unique touch!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The Burst Bucker 2 and 3 pickups were selected for this guitar! As an aside, the Historic Collection 1959 Les Paul Standard also featured Burst Bucker 2 and 3 pickups! The following year, in 2003, the Historic Collection 1959 Les Paul Standard had a minor change to Burst Bucker 1 and 2 pickups!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The overall condition shows small scratches and dents, scratches on the buckle, dull paint, scratches on the pickguard from playing, and dull parts, but none of these will affect or affect playability.\u003cbr\u003e We have fully maintained and cleaned this product, so it is ready to use right away.\u003cbr\u003e There are some unevenness in the binding on the entire neck and in the wooden parts due to wood shrinkage over time, but this does not affect or affect playability.\u003cbr\u003e As is common with older Gibson guitars, the selector knob has been replaced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The frets have been filed and are ready to use. There is approximately 75% remaining. The nut has also been adjusted. There are no issues with using it as is. The truss rod can also be adjusted normally.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The electrical system has been fully checked and there are no problems with operation.\u003cbr\u003e It weighs approximately 4.56 kg, and is balanced to produce a solid sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Accessories include the original black hard case and key.\u003cbr\u003e The certificate is out of stock.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Don't miss this opportunity!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e SN. 021918\u003cbr\u003e Weight≒4.56kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Accessories: Original black hard case, key.\u003cbr\u003e *Certificate is out of stock.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBody Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple\u003cbr\u003e Body Back: 1-Piece Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e Neck Material: Solid Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e Fingerboard Material: Solid Ebony\u003cbr\u003e Bridge: ABR-1\u003cbr\u003e Pickups: F: Burst Bucker 2, R: Burst Bucker 3\u003cbr\u003e Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e *Please note that all items we carry are pre-owned and only one of each is available.\u003cbr\u003e We regret to inform you that we will be prioritizing customers who have placed orders.\u003cbr\u003e Please note the following before making inquiries or requests for reservations.\u003cbr\u003e Customers viewing product pages other than those on the Ikebe Musical Instruments website,\u003cbr\u003e Please place your order by viewing the product page of the retailer or by going to the music store's purchase page.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43450865582193,"sku":"860631","price":4402.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/4173\/0673\/files\/860631_01.jpg?v=1781332985","url":"https:\/\/global.ikebe-gakki.com\/products\/860631","provider":"Ikebe Musical Instruments Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}