2002 Gibson Custom Shop Historic ’68 Reissue Les Paul Custom Ebony – Black Beauty | Long Tenon | ’57 Classics | OHSC

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For sale is a 2002 Gibson Custom Shop Historic ’68 Reissue Les Paul Custom in timeless Ebony—a faithful recreation of the original 1968 Black Beauty, crafted with vintage specs and Custom Shop attention to detail. This guitar looks and feels like the real deal: from the long neck tenon and chunky 50s-style neck to the maple top over a mahogany body, it's a powerhouse that delivers in tone and presence. Comes with the original Gibson Custom hard-shell case. Unfortunately, the COA and original paperwork are not included. Condition Very Good (7.5/10) Light surface scratches and scattered dings throughout Wear visible on the back of the body Gold hardware shows light tarnish (consistent with age and use) Frets are in excellent condition with no visible wear Professionally set up and plays cleanly across the board with no dead spots or buzzing Please refer to photos for detailed shots of condition Specifications Serial Number: 023793 Weight: 9 lbs 10 oz Finish: Ebony (Gloss Nitrocellulose) Top: Maple Body: Mahogany Neck: Mahogany, Long Neck Tenon Neck Profile: Chunky 50s Fingerboard: Ebony Nut Width: 1.71" Neck Depth: 0.90" (1st fret), 1.00" (12th fret) Inlays: Mother of Pearl Blocks Pickups: Gibson ’57 Classic (Neck & Bridge) Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle Hardware: Gold Bridge/Tailpiece: Gibson Abr-1 with Stopbar Case: Original Gibson Custom Shop hard-shell case (moderate external wear) Why This Guitar Stands Out ✔ Historic-spec build with long tenon neck joint ✔ Chunky 50s neck and ebony board for classic feel ✔ Loaded with vintage-voiced ’57 Classic humbuckers ✔ Iconic Black Beauty aesthetic—timeless and stage-ready ✔ Custom Shop craftsmanship with aged gold hardware patina Buy with Confidence With 17+ years of experience selling high-end and collectible guitars, Guitar Chimp is a trusted source for quality instruments. Each guitar is thoroughly inspected and professionally set up by our in-house luthier before shipping. 📞 Cal