Gibson Custom Shop Mick Ronson 1968 Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar - Antique Natural

This incredible guitar is the Gibson Custom Shop Mick Ronson '68 Les Paul Custom Collector's Edition, now available at Sadek Music — a masterful tribute to the iconic Custom wielded by one of rock’s true legends. Only 100 guitars were built worldwide, and this example is serial number 86 in the limited run. The instrument features a mahogany body with a plain maple cap, paired with a mahogany neck carved to an authentic ’68 Medium C-shaped profile. An ebony fretboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets and mother-of-pearl block inlays completes the neck, while aged gold hardware, including Grover tuners, an ABR-1 bridge, and a heavily worn Stop Bar tailpiece, replicates the distinctive feel of Ronson’s original guitar. Mismatched volume and tone knobs further recreate his unique aesthetic. Electronics consist of unpotted, aged ’68 Custom humbuckers™ with Alnico 2 magnets and no covers, delivering the cutting, forceful tone Ronson was famous for. 

CTS® 500k audio taper potentiometers, hand-wired to Black Beauty capacitors, complete the controls, and the Murphy Lab aging accurately reflects the wear patterns from years of Ronson’s playing. The Mick Ronson '68 Les Paul Custom comes in a premium Gibson Custom case featuring a Mick Ronson signature reproduction on the exterior, along with a replica strap and a Certificate of Authenticity booklet bearing his reproduced signature. Available at Sadek Music, this guitar is a true collector’s gem for fans and musicians seeking both history and unmatched craftsmanship.

FEATURES

• Meticulous replica of Mick Ronson's 1968 Les Paul Custom with precise Murphy Lab aging
• Mahogany body delivers classic Les Paul warmth and sustain
• Plain maple cap replicates Ronson's original stripped top and adds bright articulation
• Authentic ‘68 Medium C mahogany neck offers a classic, comfortable feel with rock-solid stability
• Ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, durable playing surface
• Unpotted ’68 Custom humbuckers with alnico 2 magnets deliver Ronson's signature raw attack
• Handwired CTS 500K pots and Black Cat capacitors offer detailed tone shaping
• Aged gold hardware with mismatched knobs matches Ronson’s modded original
• Includes hardshell case, replica strap and certificate of authenticity booklet

TECH SPECS

• Solidbody Electric Guitar
• Antiqued Natural Top, Ebony Body and Neck Finish
• Maple Top
• Mahogany Body
• Mahogany Neck w Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit and Authentic '68 Medium C-Shape
• Ebony Fretboard
• 24-3/4" Scale Length
• 1/69" Width Nylon Nut
• 22 Medium Jumbo Frets
• '68 Custom Humbuckers with Alnico 2 Magnets
• 500K CTS Pots and Black Beauty Capacitors
• ABR-1 Tune-o-Matic Bridge and Stopbar Tailpiece
• Grover Tuners
• Gold Hardware
• 9 lbs, 5 oz.
• .900" Neck Profile at 1st Fret
• 1.020” Neck Profile at 12th Fret