New 2010 Gibson Les Paul '68 Custom VOS - Ebony
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Awesome new Gibson Les Paul '68 Custom VOS, weighing 9.55 pounds.

Here is a limited edition, new 2010 Custom Shop Gibson '68 Les Paul Custom VOS, weighing in at a very light 9.55 pounds. These average well over 10 pounds, so this is a very nice weight for this model. These guitars were discontinued as a core model at the end of the 2005 model year, but they continue t be produced in small runs on occasion; you won't find these listed on Gibson's website.

Fantastic playability and tone. The ebony fingerboard combined with nice tall frets, makes for easy bending and vibrato. The '57 Classic pickups compliment this guitar well. It produces full, round and clear tone with great depth and dimension. The neck is a full, rounded profile with rounded shoulders and is very comfortable. It is not quite as large as a '57 Standard reissue.

This is a serious, professional level instrument that the most demanding Les Paul enthusiast will be pleased with. All of these that I have sold have been outstanding examples from the custom shop.

The finish is VOS, meaning it has a dulled ebony finish and aged nickel hardware to simulate the patina of a well cared for vintage instrument. And it looks it! Before the 2006 model year, these were considered Custom Authentic's. There are no differences between this VOS and the prior years with the exception of the VOS designation and Plek fret leveling.

These are not to be confused with the "regular" Gibson USA Les Paul Custom that has weight relief holes and a short neck tenon. This guitar features a non-weight relieved solid mahogany back with a long neck tenon.

All Gibson VOS guitars feature Plek laser fret leveling, lightly aged finishes and hardware for a vintage appearance. These finishes and hardware can be buffed to a higher gloss by the owner, if so desired.

Comes with Gibson Custom case, certificate of authenticity, all hang tags and original shipping box, just like it left the Gibson Custom Shop.

Switch tip is located in a small plastic zip-lock bag along with the hangtags. These guitars are shipped from Gibson this way to prevent the switch tip from being damaged in shipment.

Without further delay, I'll let the pictures do the talking. Some pictures may contain photographic reflections or lint that are not defects in the finish.

Carved maple top, VOS ebony finish, Solid, non-weight relieved mahogany back, 1-piece mahogany neck with long tenon, '68 rounded neck profile, 22 fret ebony fingerboard, Perloid block inlays, Multi ply aged binding, Split diamond headstock inlay, Grover Rotomatic tuners, Aged nickel hardware, No-Wire ABR-1 bridge, lightweight aluminum tailpiece, '57 Classic pickups, CTS pots, 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way selector switch, 24 3/4" scale, 1 11/16" nut width, Gibson Custom case, Certificate of authenticity, Plek Laser Fret leveling

Note: some images may contain photographic reflections or lint, which are not defects in the finish

Note: The serial number is lightly stamped and difficult to capture with the camera, therefore I have taken some pics in outdoor light to better see the SN.

Thank you for looking!  Be assured - you are dealing with a professional and established seller! My goal is to make you happy and put a great guitar in your hands at a very competitive price. I pride myself on obtaining the best guitars at great prices for my customers. I have customers around the globe that will verify for my service and the guitars I sell. You will get the item exactly as it is described and pictured, packed well and shipped promptly. I communicate extensively with my customers to ensure a smooth transaction. I'll do my best to reply to your questions in a timely manner.

I want to make your buying experience as pleasant and smooth as possible. In order to achieve this goal and get a great guitar in your hands, please read the payment and shipping instructions carefully. If you have any questions, please contact me before buying.

Worldwide Shipping Available! Details below.

Payment Methods

Major credit cards (Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express), PayPal or PayPal eCheck.

Don't have a PayPal account but would like to pay with a credit card? No problem - we use PayPal as our payment processor and you don't need to have a PayPal account to pay! You can enter your credit card information on PayPal's secure site at checkout time without having or creating a PayPal account.

A PayPal eCheck is an electronic check sent through PayPal and funded from your bank account. You must have a PayPal confirmed shipping address to use PayPal payments. Please make sure your PayPal account is setup and there are no restrictions on fund amounts to avoid delays in shipping.

USA Domestic Shipping

All shipping rates include insurance.

Some items may be more expensive to ship depending on weight, value or package size. If you would prefer overnight shipping, contact me for expedited shipping quotes.

Alaska and Hawaii bidders should contact me for shipping quotes prior to bidding.

International Shipping

Please read this section carefully - You must contact me prior to buying for an exact shipping quote!!

I have shipped many guitars all over the world to happy customers and I'd really like to be able to get a great guitar in your hands! To ensure an accurate shipping quote, please make sure to provide your shipping address (at minimum, your city and postal code) and read this information carefully.

Please provide your postal code or I will not be able to calculate correct shipping. You must also provide a phone number for the shipper to contact you.

FedEx International Economy is typically around $260 and up for Europe and many other locations. They are very reliable and efficient. I recommend FedEx highly and the tracking information is excellent.

USPS Priority Mail or Express Mail is typically around $130 and up. Some countries have restrictions on package sizes that would prevent using these services. In some cases, the USPS has restrictions on insured value, but additional insurance can be purchased through a third-party insurer.

The buyer is responsible for all international duties and customs fees imposed by the importing country. It is important to provide accurate contact information so the shipper and/or customs can contact you to arrange for the payment of duties and taxes. If the guitar is returned to me due to non-payment of duties and taxes or non-deliverability, the buyer will be responsible for paying any returned shipping charges plus a 5% restock fee.

I love guitars just like you do and have been playing for over 30 years. Guitars are my passion and I strive to provide the finest instruments at great prices. A lot of time is spent photographing and presenting these guitars because I know you appreciate as much information as possible when spending your hard-earned money. If there are any questions on the item you are looking at, please contact me and I'll get right back to you!

The instrument pictures shown were taken by and are the property of Jeff's Guitar Vault. Instrument serial numbers are not shown to help prevent fraud. You can be sure you are buying from a reputable source. I have sold many fine guitars to happy customers. I would be happy to provide you with references upon request.

Instrument serial numbers are not shown because scammers will often steal images and claim to have the guitar. Serial numbers will be provided to the buyer when the sale is complete. You will notice many other professional sellers doing the same.

I am not an authorized Gibson dealer  -  All instrument pictures property and copyright of Jeff's Guitar Vault  -  Instrument serial numbers not shown for anti-fraud protection  -  Images of case accessory packs, tags and certificates may be standard photos - All sales are final - No warranties are expressed or implied

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