GIBSON USA Custom Shop Les Paul 58' Standard Reissue VOS " Cherry Sunburst + Rosewood" (2011)
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Specs:
• Model: 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS
• Finish: Cherry Sunburst, VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Body: Solid Mahogany
• Top: Maple
• Neck: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: ’58 Rounded Profile
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Inlays: Trapezoid Inlays
• Radius: 12"
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Frets: 22 Historic Medium Jumbo
• Nut: Nylon
• Pickups: Burstbucker Humbucker Set
• Controls: 2 x Volume, 2 x Tone, 3-Way Toggle
• Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
• Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminium Stop Bar
• Tuners: Kluson Single Line Style
• Hardware: Nickel
• Case: Original Gibson Custom Shop Hardshell Case
• COA: Included
• Country: USA
• Year: 2011
Personal Thoughts:
This is a really appealing R8 and a great example of why the ’58 reissues have such a loyal following. They give you all the core Historic Les Paul appeal, but with the slightly fuller neck carve and a bit less of the premium people often attach to the ’59s. That tends to make them feel like very sensible guitars in the Gibson Custom Shop world. Cherry Sunburst is a great look on one as well, especially if the top has a bit of life to it, because it gives the guitar that proper late-’50s burst feel while still keeping the more understated R8 character. The maple-over-mahogany build, Burstbucker set and lightweight aluminium tailpiece all keep it firmly in that thick, open, vintage-leaning Les Paul lane. A very strong Historic-era Custom Shop Gibson.
Condition Report:
Excellent condition. Presents very cleanly overall with only light signs of use. A very tidy example.
Part Exchange Welcome:
Part exchange welcome, video demos are available via our YouTube channel at Squealing Pig Guitars, personal consignment service available via our site at 10% rate.
| Listed | 18 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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