“1968 Les Paul Custom DJ Ebony” by YCS (Yamano Custom Shop) This item was received as a consignment item for sale. This 1997 Les Paul Custom boasts a substantial look and dignified presence, characteristic of the model. The gold hardware and multi-layer binding complement the ebony-colored body, creating a luxurious feel unique to custom models. The body features a maple top and mahogany back, with a mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard. The deep joint construction provides rich resonance and excellent sustain. Equipped with the classic "'57 Classic" pickups, it outputs a wide range of tones, from thick and glossy clean tones to core drive sounds. You can enjoy the quintessential Les Paul Custom sound that excels in rock, blues, and any other genre. YCS Les Paul Customs are becoming increasingly rare in recent years. This is a guitar that has been well-used in actual performances, and you can fully appreciate the tight tone that only an ebony fingerboard can provide. Don't miss this opportunity. This particular guitar is in player's condition, with a replaced ceramic capacitor, age-appropriate paint wear, scratches all over the body, pick scratches, discoloration, dents, and significant tarnishing and rust on the hardware. The frets have about 70% of their height remaining, and there are no issues with playability, including the neck condition, truss rod, and electronics! This is a guitar that you can enjoy for many years to come. Please consider it! Original 1997 hard case, check sheet, and case key included. Weight ≈ 4.39 kgBody: Maple Top, Mahogany Back Neck: Mahogany Fingerboard: Ebony Construction:Deep Joint Set-Neck Fret: 22 Nut:Bone Nut width: 43.8mm Scale: 628mm Control: 2Volume/ 2Tone/3waySW Pickups: 57 Classic Bridge:Tune-O-Matic & Stop Bar Tailpiece