GIBSON USA Custom Shop '68 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue – 60's Gold + Rosewood (2021)
 
Specifications:
Model: Gibson Custom Shop '68 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue
Year: 2021
Finish: 60's Gold (High-Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer)
Top: Carved Maple
Body: One-Piece Mahogany (Non-Weight Relieved)
Neck: One-Piece Mahogany ('68 Rounded Profile)
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood with Trapezoid Inlays
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Scale Length: 24.75”
Nut Width: 1.687” (Nylon Nut)
Pickups:
Neck: Gibson Custom Soapbar P90
Bridge: Gibson Custom Soapbar P90
Electronics:
Hand-Wired with CTS 500K Pots & Bumblebee Capacitors
2 x Volume, 2 x Tone
3-Way Toggle Switch
Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic with Lightweight Aluminum Stopbar Tailpiece
Tuners: Kluson Deluxe Double Ring (Nickel)
Hardware: Nickel
 
Personal Thoughts:
A P-90-equipped '68 Les Paul Goldtop is a dream machine for anyone who loves vintage tone with a bit of extra bite. The combination of P-90s and a solid mahogany body delivers thick, rich mids, smooth treble, and an unmistakable growl when pushed. This is the kind of guitar that oozes classic rock, blues, and soulful grit, yet cleans up beautifully for jazz and vintage-style rhythm playing.
 
The 60’s Gold nitro finish is absolutely stunning, deep and rich with that classic Goldtop glow. Over time, this will age beautifully, developing that natural patina that vintage Goldtops are famous for. The mahogany body is full and resonant, giving you tons of sustain and warmth, while the carved maple top adds snap and clarity.
The rounded '68 neck profile is substantial but comfortable, a perfect fit for players who like a chunkier grip without going overboard. The rosewood fingerboard feels smooth and well-balanced, adding a touch of warmth to the already vintage-voiced P-90s.
 
Speaking of those pickups, these Gibson Custom Soapbar P-90s deliver unreal tone. The neck pickup is warm and smooth, perfect for soulful blues, jazz, and creamy leads, while the bridge pickup has that signature P-90 bite, cutting through a mix with power and clarity. Unlike humbuckers, these have a raw, open sound that’s extremely dynamic, responding to every nuance of your playing.
 
Roll down the volume knobs, and you get beautifully articulate cleans with a sweet, vintage sparkle. Crank them up, and you get that classic, snarling overdrive that made P-90s legendary in rock history. Whether you're going for Keith Richards-style grit, Pete Townshend crunch, or Neil Young-style wild overdrive, this guitar delivers in every way.
 
For players who want a Les Paul with vintage attitude, incredible dynamics, and a unique tonal character that stands out from traditional humbucker-equipped models, this '68 Goldtop with Custom P-90s is an absolute beast.
 
Condition Report:
This Gibson Custom Shop '68 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue is in mint condition, with no signs of wear, dings, or scratches. The 60’s Gold finish is flawless, and the nitro lacquer still has that deep, vintage glow. The rosewood fretboard is dark and rich, and the frets are in perfect shape with zero signs of wear.
 
The hardware is immaculate, with no tarnishing on the nickel bridge, tailpiece, or tuners. All electronics function flawlessly, with a smooth volume/tone sweep, a crisp 3-way toggle switch, and zero static or noise.
 
This guitar comes complete with its original Gibson Custom Shop hardshell case, COA, case candy, and all included documentation, making it a fantastic piece for collectors and players alike.
 
If you're looking for a killer Les Paul with serious vintage vibes, P-90 firepower, and unbeatable Custom Shop craftsmanship, this '68 Goldtop Reissue is one of the best options out there.