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Le Paul Guitar Auction: Gibson Custom Shop "Historic" '68 Les Paul Custom

Les Paul Guitars Auction Description: This is a Custom Shop Gibson, Custom. 1968 "Historic" Re-issue with a AAAAA+ "flame" top finish that is a head turner. When I first saw it, I absolutely HAD to have it. Now, I've lost my job and I have to pay BILLS (Love this economy!) (PLEASE LOOK BELOW FOR FULL DESCRIPTION and SPECS)Anyway, I'm forced to sell it for whatever I can get. So, ......NO RESERVE auction (God help me).You would have to pay in the neighborhood of $5,000 if you were to go & buy one retail. So, some lucky devil is going to be happy with this VERY pretty guitar. It plays like a dream .....what can I say? It's a LES PAUL ! And, IMO "custom shop" guitars are worth the extra $$$.Actually, I'm a "Strat" guy, but I've been playing about 50 years and, who doesn't NEED at LEAST 10 guitars !?? I buy lots of guitars as I suffer from GAS (Guitar Acquisition Syndrome) as many of you. But, I'm FORCED to SELL for lack of MONEY so, I have to thin out my inventory as I'm financially embarrassed. This is good for whoever wins this gorgeous guitar. As far as dings and such, there IS a little bit of "buckle rash" on the back but, I couldn't capture it in the photos. It is very minimal, and you have to look close to see it.OHSC, with "Historic" logo and all the, documentation / "case candy".The guitar holds it's tune wonderfully, intonation is spot-on, and has virtually no fretwear. As mentioned I'm a "strat" player so, I've only used this for a few recordings. Happy to answer any questions or provide more photos. 100% Ebay profile I will REFUND any difference in shipping costs. Happy to accept your personal check, MO, or bank draft. (or ugh, PayPal)Thanks for looking ! RJ guitarsandkeys.com (not a retailer.... just 50 years of the bends) . Oh !!! OHSC is in new condition as well ..... the guitar has been in a humidity controlled studio all it's life.P.S. If you're in the market for a VERY nice "Tele", see my other auction(s) (110620596948), OR ask me about the other guitars I'm selling ! STRATS.... paisley, MIJ Daphne Blue, '65 Vintage target burst strat w/rosewood, and a 40th Anniv '54 re-issue strat. # 0874 of 1,954 mfd 17yrs NEW & NEVER played. Also have studio gear, and HUGE JBL Cabs if you're in the Seattle area. (too BIG to ship)Here's an exhaustive description of the LES PAUL:1968 Gibson Les Paul Custom Figured Top - LIKE NEW CONDITION ! The 1968 Les Paul Custom Shop (Historic Model) is an elegantly designed guitar which features a carved figured maple top, multi-ply binding, and gold hardware. The body is made of mahogany which has a carved 5A quilted piece of maple glued on to it. You'll notice the grain on the body that really stands out on the translucent finishes. There's a multi-ply white and black binding surrounding the top and back of the body. The bridge used is an ABR-1 with a stopbar tailpiece. The 24.7 5 inch scale length neck is made from a single piece of mahogany. It has a rounded neck profile. The tuners are Kidney bean type which is gold. The fretboard is made of ebony and has 22 frets. It has a single ply binding around the fretboard and headstock. The electronics consist of two volume, two tone, and a 3-way pickup selector switch. The wiring of the pickups is in the standard: neck, neck+bridge, bridge configuration. The pickups used are two '57 Classic Humbuckers. These have the same design as the PAF (Patent Applied For) pickups made in the late 50's so much so that they even has the PAF decal on the baseplate. The pickups use Alnico II magnets and vintage enamel wire, nickel pole pieces, slugs. They have a great warm tone yet still put out enough to get really crunchy.With its distinctive style and long list of appointments, the 1968 Les Paul Custom has long been a favorite of players and collectors. Featuring the trademark split diamond headstock inlay and lavishly bound body, this Les Paul Custom version adds a carved, flame maple top. The guitar's '57 Classic humbuckers provide the smoothest, richest tone of any of the Gibson pickups while gold hardware adds a sumptuous glow under the stage lights.Gibson's Custom Shop produces some of the finest electric guitars on earth. Using the best materials money can buy, a staff of skilled luthiers reproduce some of the greatest Gibsons of the past and create stunning new instruments for players and collectors who demand the best.Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom Flame Top Electric Guitar Features:5A highly figured maple top Solid mahogany back Multi-ply white/black binding on top & back Gold hardware ABR-1 bridge, stopbar tailpiece 1-piece mahogany neck w/long neck tenon Grover tulips Tuners 22-fret bound ebony fingerboard Pearl block inlays Rounded neck profile 24-3/4" scale length, 1 11/16" nut width Kidney bean tuners 57 Classic humbucking pickups 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way selector switch Includes Custom Shop case, certificate of authenticity, and custom care kit Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom Flame Top Electric Guitar Includes:Gibson Custom Shop hardshell case, custom care kit, and a certificate of authenticity SELLS FOR $4199 (now $5,499.00) AT Musician's Friend - SEE PRODUCT HERE: Buy Gibson Custom 1968 Les Paul Custom Flame Top Electric Guitar | Solid Body Electric Guitars | Musician's Friend

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