Gibson

Gibson Custom Shop 1958 Les Paul Reissue, Lemon Burst (USED, 1997)

$3,950.00

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Mid/late 90s examples of Gibson's famed Les Paul Reissues have amassed a cult following for their authenticity and Golden Era vibe. If the "Good Wood" Era is factual, it's perpetuated by the likes of this R8 from '97.

Step aside all you flametops! This plain top R8 is here to stake its claim on Mount LP. You'd swear upon picking this guitar up for the first time that it was chambered - it weighs just under 8.5lbs! Combining its light weight with a full but comfortable rounded C neck and a pair of Classic 57 humbuckers will give you about as true an LP tone as you'll find in a modern-built example.

This R8 doesn't have much to show in the way of wear as it approaches its 30th birthday. There's a small indentation on the back of the body and a light worming mark on the treble side waist, but beyond that, there's really nothing to point out. The original frets are in excellent condition, hardware is in great shape, and the finish is still rich and vibrant.

Despite its top, the tone is anything but plain. It's got the midrange presence that cuts through a band mix with ease, and a woody top end that is a calling card of vintage LP DNA.

Body

Style
Solidbody
Body
Mahogany with Maple top
Finish
Nitrocellulose
Color
Lemon Burst

Hardware

Pickups
57 Classic
Controls
Volume (x2) / Tone (x2) / 3-way Toggle switch
Bridge
ABR-1 bridge w/ stop bar tailpiece
Tuners
Kluson Deluxe

Neck

Neck
Mahogany
Carve
'58 C | .90" @ 1st fret - 1.00" @ 12th fret
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Radius
12"
Inlays
Trapezoid
Frets
22 Medium-Jumbo
Nut
1 11/16" Nylon
Scale Length
24 3/4"

Other

Serial #
8 7270
Weight
8lb 5oz
Case
Hardshell

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