{"product_id":"05-2800005710526","title":"[SN 602198] USED Gibson Custom Shop \/ Historic Collection 1968 Les Paul Custom 2026 [05]","description":"A 2026 Gibson Historic Collection 1968 Les Paul Custom has arrived!!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nAlthough the Les Paul evolved into the Les Paul SG in 1961, making the SG Gibson’s main solid-body guitar of the 1960s, growing calls for the Les Paul’s return—driven by the influence of renowned guitarists and the music scene of the late 1960s—led to its re-release in 1968.\u003cbr\u003e \nThis instrument is a reissue model that meticulously recreates the specifications from the very first year of that re-production run.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nWhile the 1950s Custom featured a mahogany body, the reissued Custom was modified to use a two-piece maple top and mahogany back body, similar to the 1950s Burst models.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nThe body features a two-piece plain maple top, a mahogany back, and a glossy nitrocellulose lacquer finish.\u003cbr\u003e \nThe mahogany neck is shaped to the Authentic '68 Medium C-Shape, which should suit a wide range of players, and the fingerboard is, of course, made of ebony.\u003cbr\u003e \nIt features medium-jumbo frets, ensuring a comfortable playing experience.\u003cbr\u003e \nIt is equipped with Kluson VX-501 tuners, commonly known as “waffle-back” tuners.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nThe pickups are the 1968 T-Top Reissue models, which were introduced in 2026.\u003cbr\u003e \nThese pickups recreate the “T-Top” model used from 1966 to 1979; they utilize Alnico 5 magnets and, compared to the Custombucker (Alnico 3), produce a brighter, tighter, and more aggressive tone.\u003cbr\u003e \nWith additional details like the inclusion of a Black Beauty capacitor, this is a guitar that offers a delightful level of authenticity down to the finest details.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nAlthough there are some picking scratches on the pickguard, there is almost no damage overall, and it maintains a beautiful appearance and is in excellent playing condition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nIt comes with the original hard case, certificate of authenticity, Pre-Packlist (2\/20\/26), selector backplate, and tags\/paperwork.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nCondition Grade: B+: Some minor scratches, but no issues for normal use\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nSerial Number: 602198\u003cbr\u003e \nYear of Manufacture: 2026\u003cbr\u003e \nCountry of Manufacture: USA\u003cbr\u003e \nCase: Genuine hard case (case key included)\u003cbr\u003e \nAccessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Pre-Pack List (2\/20\/26), Selector and Backplate, Tags and Documentation\u003cbr\u003e \nWeight: 4.36 kg\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, or other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n* Any listed measurements regarding the truss rod, remaining fret life, or string action were taken by our staff during setup and are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.\u003cbr\u003e \nThese measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be identical when you receive the item.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n* This is a one-of-a-kind item that is listed simultaneously on multiple online marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to promptly remove product listings once an item is sold, but updates may not always be in real time.\u003cbr\u003e \nWe sincerely apologize in the unlikely event that the item is sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding.","brand":"GIBSON CUSTOM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67610699104508,"sku":"05-2800005710526","price":734400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/2247\/6028\/files\/e4213e243da9497baffb3e0db8a3f167_202609307566943.jpg?v=1790766626","url":"https:\/\/intl.ishibashi.co.jp\/ja\/products\/05-2800005710526","provider":"Ishibashi Music Corporation. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}