The Gibson Custom Mick Ronson 1968 Les Paul Custom Collector’s Edition (Ebony / Antique Natural) is an ultra-limited Murphy Lab recreation of one of the most iconic Les Paul Customs in rock history. Ronson’s original 1968 Les Paul Custom—famously stripped of its Ebony finish during his Bowie-era years—became visually and sonically synonymous with albums like Hunky Dory, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, and Aladdin Sane. This Collector’s Edition captures the look, feel, and unmistakable tone of that legendary instrument with stunning accuracy.
Crafted by the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, this limited run of only 100 worldwide features a 1-piece mahogany body with a 2-piece plain maple cap, solid mahogany neck with an Authentic ’68 Medium C profile, and an ebony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl block inlays. The Murphy Lab aging precisely recreates the stripped top, worn hardware, and stage-played character of Ronson’s original guitar. Aged gold hardware, Grover Rotomatic tuners, ABR-1 bridge, Stop Bar tailpiece, and the signature mismatched reflector knobs complete the authentic aesthetic.
Tonally, this Les Paul Custom is loaded with unpotted ’68 Custom humbuckers (Alnico 2 magnets) for the open, aggressive bite and harmonic richness Ronson was known for. The electronics include CTS 500k audio taper potentiometers and a hand-wired harness with Black Beauty-style capacitors for vintage-correct response and clarity. Every detail—from the uncovered pickups to the precise aging patterns—was engineered to deliver the sound and vibe of the original Bowie-era 1968 Les Paul Custom.
Key Features:
- Limited to 100 guitars worldwide
- Murphy Lab aged finish (Ebony / Antique Natural stripped top look)
- 1-piece mahogany body with 2-piece plain maple cap
- Solid mahogany neck, Authentic ’68 Medium C profile
- Ebony fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets
- Mother-of-pearl block inlays
- Unpotted ’68 Custom humbuckers with Alnico 2 magnets
- Hand-wired electronics with CTS 500k pots & Black Beauty-style caps
- Aged gold hardware, ABR-1 bridge & Stop Bar tailpiece
- Grover Rotomatic tuners (milk bottle buttons)
- Includes Custom Shop hardshell case with Mick Ronson signature reproduction, replica strap & Certificate of Authenticity
- SKU: LPC68MRMLGH1
If you’re searching for a Gibson Mick Ronson Les Paul Custom for sale, a Murphy Lab aged Les Paul Custom, or a true Bowie-era Gibson Custom Shop limited edition, this is an exceptional opportunity to own a meticulously crafted piece of rock history.
