Gibson Les Paul 1958 Reissue LPR-8 - 2008
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By 2008, Gibson’s Custom Shop Historic program had firmly established itself as the benchmark for players chasing late 1950s Les Paul feel without stepping into true vintage territory. The LPR-8, based on the 1958 Standard, is often regarded as the most understated of the reissue line, pairing a substantial neck carve with a plain maple top and a strong, fundamental driven voice that leans more toward feel than flash.
Finished in Cherry Burst, this example presents extremely well, showing hardly any wear beyond light aging to the pickup covers. It is a great playing guitar with a comfortable, full neck profile and an open, resonant response that translates clearly through the amp. The R8 platform is known for its balance and punch, delivering warmth and sustain without losing clarity across the strings.
The LPR designation, short for Les Paul Reissue, appears on the truss rod cover of Historic models from this period, distinguishing them from standard USA production Les Pauls and signalling their Custom Shop origins. Built in Gibson’s Nashville Custom Shop, these instruments were produced with closer attention to period correct construction, materials, and detailing.
This guitar comes supplied with its original hard shell case and stands as a clean, well kept Historic that is equally suited to stage, studio, or collection.
Specs:
Action at 1st Fret: 0.75mm
Action at 12th Fret: 2.00mm
Neck Depth at 1st Fret: 23.0mm
Neck Depth at 12th Fret: 26.4mm
Nut Width: 43.2mm
Width at 12th Fret: 52.5mm
Weight: 4kg
Model: Gibson Custom Shop LPR-8
Year: 2008
Body Style: Solidbody electric
Body: Mahogany
Top: Maple
Finish: Cherry Burst
Neck: Mahogany
Neck Profile: 1958 rounded
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Pickups: Gibson Custom Shop Humbuckers
Hardware: Nickel
Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 3 way toggle
Case: Original hard shell case
Crafted in: Nashville Custom Shop, Tennessee, USA
This item is sold As-Described
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| Listed | 24 days ago |
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| Condition | Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more |
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