Gibson Custom Murphy Lab 1968 Les Paul Custom "Dark Walnut" Light Aged

In the summer of 1968, Gibson did something new. In response to high demand, it introduced the first "Reissue" in history: the Les Paul Custom was put back into production, having been discontinued nearly ten years prior.

However, the 1968 Les Paul Custom was something different. The body was no longer entirely made of mahogany; it featured a maple top, which added more brightness to the sound. It was the precursor to the Les Paul Custom model that we still find in the Gibson catalog today.

The 1968 Les Paul Custom celebrates this iconic and historic model by recreating it with meticulous attention to detail.

This version, part of the Gibson Custom Limited Edition Collection, is characterized by a Murphy Lab Light Aged finish along with a stunning Dark Walnut finish and gold hardware.

The Murphy Lab perfectly recreates, using natural processes rather than manual methods, the same aging conditions of the lacquer found on original vintage instruments. The finishes are extremely thin, characterized by a noticeable and consistent "crackle," providing an utterly authentic feel. It truly feels like holding an original vintage instrument but with all the quality and performance that only the Gibson Custom Shop can offer today.