Prizes Description

Approximate Combined Value of All Prizes: $9,975

1 Winner for all prizes combined

BRAND NEW 2026 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom ‘68 Reissue in Ebony Black.

Some very lucky person is going to WIN this beautiful instrument together with the other major prize we have on offer. 

We are very proud to offer this exceptional BRAND NEW 2026 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom ‘68 Reissue in Ebony Black. It’s the ultimate step in vintage correct accuracy: the True Historic Series. For years, the Gibson Custom Shop has made exceptional strides and gone to painstaking lengths to improve upon their wonderful Historic reissues. 

From new plastics composed of the original vintage spec material, to the double carving of tops and necks to ensure vintage accurate profiles and dishing, these True Historic reissues are about as close as it get's to owning a real vintage instrument. A new finish process with time-intensive wet sanding by hand completes the package, delivering an instrument that not only looks authentic, but feels and sounds so too.

Capped off with all hide glue construction and extensive setup process, the new True Historic line captures the essence of our favourite vintage pieces and creates a new era of golden age instruments just waiting to be discovered.

Due to the time-intensive labour and old world manufacturing processes, True Historic models are extremely limited in production.

The Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of accuracy, attention to detail, craftsmanship quality, and sound excellence that approaches that of the originals.

The 1968 Les Paul Custom was distinct from its 1950s counterparts in several ways. First, the mahogany body was replaced by a mahogany back and solid maple top construction. Also, instead of the three humbuckers of the previous Custom, it had two humbuckers, which gave it more clearance in the picking area. In addition, the pegheads are now angled at 14 degrees to reduce string tension.

These features quickly attracted many rock guitarists and set a new standard for subsequent Les Paul Customs.

Check out the video we will be sending around soon to get a closer look at this Les Paul Custom and the other prizes that come with it. This ‘68 Custom Shop Les Paul Custom is set up well and plays fast and smooth up and down the neck.

This is definitely NOT a used guitar, NOT b-stock with a fault, NOT a demo model with scratches or general wear and tear.  This is BRAND NEW, Never SOLD to the Public before it came to us - straight to us carefully from an overseas Gibson Dealer……

Weight is 9.1 lbs. All original no mods of course.

Overall, the condition is mint as you would expect from a 2026 instrument. The frets, fretboard, and neck are flawless. The body shows no wear. This guitar is extremely clean. Simply stunning and looks amazing. Only lightly played to be set up by our tech, so the Winner will genuinely be the first true owner.  Comes with original Gibson hard shell case which is in perfect condition, comes with Certificate of Authenticity (COA) from the Gibson Custom Shop, and case goodies pictured.

Top Wood: Carved Maple attached with Hot Hide Glue
Body Wood: Solid Non-Weight Relieved Mahogany
Finish Type: Thinner lacquer, wet-sanded by hand
Neck Wood: 1-Piece Mahogany Neck
Neck Shape: 1968 Les Paul Custom Profile
Fingerboard: Ebony attached with Hot Hide Glue
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Inlays: Cellulose Trapezoids
Scale Length: 24.75"
Width at Nut: 1 11/16"
Frets: 22
Headstock: True Historic Pegged Veneer
Binding: Single-Ply Cream on Top and Hand filed rolled Fingerboard Binding
Pickups: 2 68 Custom Humbucker
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone and 3-way Toggleswitch
Hardware: Gold
Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stopbar
Tuners: Reissue Waffle Back Tuners
Unique Features: Vintage Accurate Plastic Parts
Case: Gibson Custom Hardshell
COA: Yes

Miscellaneous Prize Inclusions

Cork Guitar Stand 

18.6 foot Guitar Lead

50 Multi Colour Fender Medium Guitar Picks 

Marshall JCM 2000 Triple Super Lead & 1960A Speaker Cabinet

The Marshall JCM2000 Triple Super Lead (TSL100 / TSL60) is an all-tube, three-channel amplifier from the 2000s, engineered to deliver versatile high-gain modern tones alongside classic Marshall character. This unit has been fully serviced and fitted with new tubes, and is presented in close to mint external condition.

Condition

  • All tubes replaced and professionally serviced
  • Tolex on head and cabinet virtually unmarked
  • Speaker cloth in excellent condition
  • Includes original TSL Foot Controller

Amplifier Overview

The TSL features three independent channels — Clean, Crunch, and Lead — each with dedicated EQ, gain, and volume controls. Shared master controls include reverb, presence, FX mix, and a Deep switch for enhanced low-end response.

Tube Configuration

  • Power Tubes: 4 × EL34
  • Preamp Tubes: 4 × 12AX7

Channel Features

Clean Channel

  • Independent EQ, volume, and gain
  • Mid Boost switch (reconfigures tone stack)
  • Surprisingly articulate, “Fender-like” clarity
  • Suitable for blues, clean sustain, and smooth breakup tones

Crunch & Lead Channels

  • Shared master controls
  • Independent EQ, volume, and gain per channel
  • Tone Shift (mid-scoop “V” EQ contour)
  • Lead channel provides increased gain and sustain

Effects & Routing

  • Dual Effects Loops:
    • Loop A – Master loop for all channels
    • Loop B – Active on Crunch and Lead channels
  • FX Mix control (parallel 1–9, full series at 10)
  • Channel switching via front panel or included foot controller
  • Foot controller activates reverb and effects loops

Additional Front Panel Features

  • Power and Standby switches
  • Virtual Power Reduction (~25 watts emulation)
  • Output Mute switch for silent guitar changes or recording

Rear Panel Features

  • Three speaker outputs:
    • 1 × 16 Ohm
    • 2 × Parallel (4 or 8 Ohms)
  • Impedance selector (4 / 8 Ohms)
  • Emulated XLR Line Out (cabinet simulation)
  • Send/Return jacks
  • Loop level switches for rack or stompbox compatibility

Reverb

The built-in reverb enhances tonal depth without sounding artificial, ranging from subtle ambience to rich, spacious intensity.

Marshall 1960A Speaker Cabinet

The included Marshall 1960A is a 300-watt angled 4×12" cabinet, considered an industry standard for both live and studio applications.

  • Speakers: 4 × Celestion G12T-75 (75 watts each)
  • Configuration: Mono (4 or 16 Ohms) / Stereo (8 Ohms)
  • Power Handling: 300 watts
  • Tight, focused projection with strong low-end response

Summary

The JCM2000 TSL offers exceptional tonal versatility — from articulate cleans to aggressive high-gain drive — with extensive routing and control options. With fresh tubes, full servicing, and excellent cosmetic condition, this head and cabinet combination delivers professional-grade Marshall tone in a highly flexible platform.