This is an extremely rare 1968 Les Paul Custom with 3-Pickup, a special Japanese Custom Order commissioned by Gibson Custom Shop in 2003 in collaboration with its Japanese distributor, Yamano Music.

This guitar was inspired by the iconic Les Paul Custom Cherry Sunburst famously associated with KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. It features the same model, finish, and three-pickup configuration, making it remarkably similar to Ace Frehley’s legendary guitar in both appearance and specifications.

The guitar features a maple top over a mahogany body, paired with a one-piece mahogany neck and an ebony fingerboard. The neck features the '68 Medium C-Shape profile, offering a substantial, full feel along with excellent neck resonance.

The pickups are one of the most distinctive features of this guitar. It was specially ordered with three double-cream DiMarzio Super Distortion pickups. The three-Super-Distortion configuration is exceptionally rare and gives the guitar a powerful, solid tone with a strong and full midrange.

The overall condition is excellent and approaches collector-grade condition. The guitar has virtually no significant visible damage and retains its original documentation, including the original Yamano Music warranty from Japan. For a guitar that has been preserved for nearly 24 years, such completeness is exceptionally difficult to find.

It is also worth noting that, due to current artist-licensing policies, Gibson is no longer able to accept Custom Orders with specifications closely resembling an Ace Frehley Les Paul Custom. However, in 2003, this type of special order, drawing inspiration from a famous artist’s iconic guitar and closely recreating its specifications, was still permitted.

Therefore, this is not only an exceptionally rare Gibson Custom Shop 1968 Les Paul Custom 3-Pickup, but also a historically significant Japanese Custom Order with a very specific place in Gibson’s custom-order history and genuine collector appeal.

Weight: 4.6kg/10.14lb


Comes with the original Gibson case, COA, Yamano Music warranty, and paperwork.

The shipping fee includes insurance. We usually declare a low value on the shipping invoice and the insurance will follow the full value of the goods.

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About Guitar Shop Taiwan:

Guitar Shop Taiwan is the largest high-end guitar specialty store in Taiwan founded in 2007, located in Taipei, Taiwan. We offer high-end guitars and have shipped all around the world, so we have tons of experience with international shipping and received high praise from players around the world. All guitars will be insured with full value and go through professional checks and adjustments before being shipped to ensure that our customers receive the best possible experience, please kindly place an order with us without any worries.

We usually use FedEx, DHL, or UPS to ship worldwide, and the shipping carrier used depends on the country or region where the buyer is receiving the item.

Return Policy:

Please note that the 4.4% PayPal handling fee is non-refundable in case of returns.

Please note that due to insurance company regulations, it is necessary to open the package within 24 hours of receiving the guitar. The entire process of opening the package must be recorded on video. If there is any damage caused during transportation, please notify us immediately; otherwise, the insurance company will not be able to compensate for any damage caused during transportation of the guitar.

All items have a 2-day return policy from the date of receipt. However, items sold as "Pre-order" are excluded from the return policy.

The buyer is responsible for all return shipping costs. Items must be returned in their original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging and without any signs of use.

Please note that the 4.4% PayPal handling fee is non-refundable in case of returns.