Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue

You can "ooh" and "ahh" over the '59/60 bursts, but this is the true rare bird of the Les Paul family. After 8 years without a single-cut Les Paul model, in 1968 Gibson reintroduced the guitar that rocked the world. For less than a year this guitar offered us the rare combo of a '60s "C" neck carve with the sweet sound of P-90s. The first of these guitars that shipped were released with a mistake in the detailing, which the Custom Shop faithfully reproduced in this reissue. Can you find the error?
Check it out here: bit.ly/1968-gibson-mint

[@fluxerflixer1]

I just bought the 2022 70th anniversary version brand new, same exact specs. I played a 68 black beauty for over 20 years until I sold it in 2005 (I know stupid). This new 68 gold top is INCREDIBLE!! I love every aspect of it. Gibson nailed it.

[@chazjr2390]

Great choice of guitars!!! Hopefully will be my next purchase! I just absolutely LOVE this guitar (as well as the '56).

[@gregmccurry5619]

got one for $4430.

[@davidwonpu353]

Such an informative video!

[@shanewilfon6860]

Beautiful guitar

[@talkychris]

I have a reissue on order. Can't wait for it to arrive in about 2-3 weeks. I had wanted a Les Paul Goldtop with P90's but 50's necks were somewhat putting me off. As soon as I saw a listing for one of these I suddenly had a lot less money in my bank account.

[@DRIIC-qw8us]

Gibson realized that loads of people were saying "we want the Les Paul that Clapton etc are playing!" so they released a version with P90s. Then they said "NO, we want the humbuckers!" so they added mini humbuckers!

[@stephen2634]

You forgot about the most important thing
It had a 14 degrees headstock angle

[@JustRoger]

Man i have of these! with the crown

[@MooreMusicGuitars]

My favorite of the late 60s models.

[@sallhame]

My friend has one too. One of the first 40-50 they made before the "Les Paul" logo was back on the headstock. Those are very, very rare guitars.

[@hamiltonburger4574]

Gorgeous!
Nylon bridge saddles?
Was there an advantage for that material in lieu of metal?
Do they wear down over time?

[@MooreMusicGuitars]

You'll find a wide range of opinions on that subject! I think most agree that the nylon provided a small amount of help in keeping strings in tune when bending. Also, some early ABR saddles may have had inadequate machining. Sharp edges break strings.

[@sallhame]

I've got one here. Original 1968 with the crown inlay. Anyone here knows how many was made with the crown inlay? 40-50? And how many are left? Many were converted to humbuckers. This one has the original P-90's. My guess is 20-25 guitars. Bad thing is, the one I've got here is not mine.

[@kennygardner5041]

The crown inlay.

[@DRIIC-qw8us]

and fat binding in the cutaway

[@marions.120]

Headstock inlay.

[@arielgat9900]

Seeing this video is not good for my mental health...🔥