Description
Lovies Guitars is Excited to offer up this 2005 Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Reissue Les Paul Custom with a Figured Cherry Sunburst Finish! The 2005 Gibson ’68 Reissue Les Paul Custom is a meticulously crafted electric guitar that pays homage to the classic Les Paul Custom models of the late 1960s. It offers a combination of vintage aesthetics, premium materials, and modern craftsmanship, resulting in an instrument cherished by both players and collectors.
Body and Finish: This Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom typically features a solid mahogany body with a carved maple top, contributing to its rich and resonant tone. The Figured Cherry Sunburst finish is a visually stunning sunburst pattern, transitioning from a deep cherry red at the center to a golden burst at the edges, showcasing the wood’s grain and adding a touch of vintage elegance.
Neck and Fingerboard: The guitar’s neck is traditionally constructed from high-quality mahogany, offering stability and warmth to the tone. It typically features a comfortable slim-taper neck profile, which is favored by many players for its playability. The fingerboard is made from premium ebony, known for its smooth feel and tonal clarity, enhancing the guitar’s overall sonic depth.
Pickups and Electronics: The 2005 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom comes equipped with humbucking pickups, capturing the classic PAF-style sound that’s known for its warmth, clarity, and versatility. The electronics offer precise control over your sound with volume and tone knobs for each pickup, allowing players to shape their tone with precision.
Hardware: The hardware components on this guitar are of top-notch quality, ensuring reliable tuning stability and long-lasting performance. Precision tuning machines and a Tune-O-Matic bridge with a stop tailpiece contribute to the instrument’s exceptional playability and reliability.
Tonal Character and Versatility: The Les Paul Custom is celebrated for its rich and resonant tones. The combination of mahogany body, maple top, and humbucking pickups delivers a powerful and articulate sound with a strong midrange presence, making it suitable for a wide range of musical genres, from rock and blues to jazz and beyond. It excels in producing warm cleans and overdriven crunch alike.
Custom Shop Craftsmanship: The “Custom Shop” designation signifies a commitment to quality and attention to detail in Gibson’s production process. These guitars undergo meticulous craftsmanship, ensuring that they meet the highest standards of playability, tone, and aesthetics. This level of dedication to quality is reflected in every aspect of the instrument, from its construction to its finish.
The 2005 Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Reissue Les Paul Custom in Figured Cherry Sunburst is a legendary instrument known for its iconic design, exceptional sound, and vintage aesthetics. Whether you’re a professional musician seeking classic Les Paul tones or a collector interested in a meticulously crafted piece of guitar history, this Les Paul Custom offers a classic and timeless playing experience with elegance and style. MINTY Shape with just some pickguard marks, 9.9/10! ALL Original. NO Breaks, Cracks or Repairs. Includes an Original Hard-Shell Case and a Free Sample of Fret-Not, our favorite fretboard cleaner out there, check it out at fretnot.net!
WEIGHS in at: 10.60 lbs
1st Fret: .915”
12th Fret: 1.000”
Nut Width: 1 11/16”
Serial: 051018
SKU: 6389
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All guitars are GUARANTEED to arrive in described condition for full refund will be issued. All guitars are fully insured and we will deal with any claims.
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