{"product_id":"2010-gibson-custom-shop-historic-68-les-paul-custom-reissue-black-beauty-ebony-w-ohsc-coa","title":"2010 Gibson Custom Shop Historic ’68 Les Paul Custom Reissue Black Beauty Ebony w\/ OHSC + COA","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-(--sticky-padding-top)\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eFor Sale: 2010 Gibson Custom Shop Historic ’68 Les Paul Custom Reissue – Ebony Black Beauty | OHSC + COA\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp for sale is a \u003cstrong\u003e2010 Gibson Custom Shop Historic ’68 Les Paul Custom Reissue in Ebony\u003c\/strong\u003e, complete with its \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Gibson Custom Shop hard-shell case and Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Historic Reissue recreates the iconic 1968 Black Beauty with a \u003cstrong\u003ecarved maple top, mahogany body, long neck tenon, chunky ’50s neck profile, and ebony fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its original \u003cstrong\u003eGibson ’57 Classic humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e deliver warm, articulate PAF-style tones, while the VOS nitrocellulose finish and lightly aged chrome hardware give the guitar a beautifully understated vintage appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e9 lbs 6 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a substantial Les Paul Custom with the feel and character players expect from a Historic Reissue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good – 8.5\/10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar is in very good condition, showing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight surface scratches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall dings throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor cosmetic wear consistent with normal use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are \u003cstrong\u003eno cracks, breaks, repairs, or structural issues\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck is straight and stable, and the frets are in excellent condition with \u003cstrong\u003eno visible wear\u003c\/strong\u003e. The guitar plays cleanly across the fingerboard with \u003cstrong\u003eno buzzing or dead spots\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessionally inspected and set up by our in-house luthier and ready to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe original nut has been replaced with a bone nut, and the ABR-1 bridge has also been replaced. The original bridge is included in the case.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gibson Custom Shop Historic ’68 Les Paul Custom Reissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade In:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 002748\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Joint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long Neck Tenon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chunky ’50s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard Inlays:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mother-of-Pearl Blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replacement Bone Nut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.69\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e .92\" at 1st Fret \/ 1.04\" at 12th Fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Pickup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gibson ’57 Classic Humbucker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge Pickup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gibson ’57 Classic Humbucker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replacement Gibson ABR-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Bridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included in Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTailpiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stopbar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly Aged Chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 lbs 6 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Gibson Custom Shop Hard-Shell Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCOA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistoric ’68 Black Beauty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e1968 Les Paul Custom\u003c\/strong\u003e marked the return of the single-cutaway Les Paul Custom after several years out of production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the earlier all-mahogany Black Beauty design, the revived model featured a \u003cstrong\u003ecarved maple top over a mahogany body\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating the construction that would become closely associated with later Les Paul Customs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e2010 Historic Reissue\u003c\/strong\u003e captures that design with its long neck tenon, ebony fingerboard, substantial neck profile, and traditional Custom appointments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the deep Ebony finish, mother-of-pearl block inlays, multi-ply binding, and chrome hardware gives this guitar the unmistakable Black Beauty appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGibson ’57 Classic Humbuckers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original \u003cstrong\u003eGibson ’57 Classic humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e deliver the warm, open character associated with vintage PAF-style pickups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck pickup offers full-bodied cleans and smooth, singing lead tones, while the bridge pickup provides articulate attack, rich midrange, and plenty of bite when pushed into overdrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional \u003cstrong\u003etwo-volume, two-tone, and three-way toggle\u003c\/strong\u003e configuration allows for a wide range of sounds, from mellow blues and jazz to classic rock and heavier rhythm work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChunky ’50s Neck \u0026amp; 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