When Gibson reintroduced the Les Paul in 1968, it became the company's first true revival of a previously discontinued model, followed shortly thereafter by the Les Paul Custom.
Although it was not officially marketed as a "reissue," it was intended to recreate the highly regarded 1956 Les Paul Standard with P-90 pickups.
These early 1968 guitars feature a one-piece mahogany neck, a one-piece mahogany body with a maple top, and the desirable long-tenon neck joint, where the neck extends deep into the body for enhanced resonance and sustain.
After the initial production run, Gibson revised the specifications, moving to a three-piece mahogany neck, introducing the multi-piece "pancake" body construction, and replacing the P-90 pickups with mini-humbuckers.
As a result, these first-version 1968 Les Pauls are highly sought after by collectors and players alike, representing the closest link between the original 1950s instruments and the Les Paul's return to production.
Neck Measurements:
• 1st fret: 0.93"
• 5th fret: 0.96"
• 12th fret: 1.08"
Nut Width:
• 1.69"
Pickup Readings:
• Neck: 7.5 kΩ
• Bridge: 7.9 kΩ
Weight:
• 9.3 lbs (4.22 kg)
Fingerboard Radius:
• 12"
Scale Length:
• 24 3/4"
