{"product_id":"gibson-les-paul-custom-1968-1199412","title":"Gibson Les Paul Custom  1968","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish Details: \u003c\/b\u003eThe back of the neck has been oversprayed from approximately the first to ninth frets. There are three small black drop fills on the front of the body behind the tailpiece, likely from a prior Bigsby installation. The remainder of the finish appears original.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple Top\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMahogany Body\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Details: \u003c\/b\u003eSolid mahogany body with carved maple cap. There are three filled screw holes on the front of the body behind the tailpiece, which have been drop filled with black lacquer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMahogany Neck\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Material: \u003c\/b\u003eEbony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Profile: \u003c\/b\u003e\"C\" profile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Thickness (IN): \u003c\/b\u003e.82\" (1st fret), .98\" (12th fret)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Radius: \u003c\/b\u003e10.00\" to \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Width: \u003c\/b\u003e1-11\/16\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale Length: \u003c\/b\u003e24 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Details: \u003c\/b\u003eSet-in mahogany neck with bound ebony fretboard and block inlays. The neck has been refretted, and the back of the neck has been oversprayed from approximately the first to ninth frets. The radius appears to have been changed to 10\" during the refret.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal patent sticker Gibson humbuckers, 3-way toggle switch, and volume\/tone controls for each pickup. The bridge tone pot and capacitor have been replaced; the remainder of the wiring harness appears original. The original pot codes date to 1968.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup Measurements: \u003c\/b\u003e7.5k (neck), 7.0k (bridge)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware: \u003c\/b\u003eThe nut has been replaced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e9 lbs 9 oz \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eModifications\/Repairs: \u003c\/b\u003e-The neck has been refretted -The back of the neck has been oversprayed -The nut has been replaced -The bridge tone pot and capacitor have been replaced -There are three small drop fills on the front of the body\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Details: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal hardshell case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe guitar has aged nicely, with noticeable play wear throughout the body and neck. The finish has consistent checking, and the back of the body has heavy buckle rash. There are three filled screw holes on the front of the body, likely from a previously installed Bigsby, which have been drop filled with black lacquer. There are many small blemishes, dings, and gouges on the sides of the body, and heavy finish wear on the back of the body exposing bare wood. The neck has bare wood exposed at the heel and along the sides of the fretboard below the binding; the upper portion of the neck has been oversprayed. The face of the headstock shows light wear, and there is some wear along the top edge as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial Number: \u003c\/b\u003e529849\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Notes: \u003c\/b\u003ePlays well with low action and optimal neck relief; the frets are wide and moderate height with minor wear. The original pot codes date to 1968; the serial number dates the guitar to 1968.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53838639464767,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G87392490","price":5999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/gibson-gibson-les-paul-custom-1968-u3257649541-28113286365319.jpg?v=1782094460","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/gibson-les-paul-custom-1968-1199412","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}