Description
This 2017 Gibson Custom Shop 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS (R8) is a faithful recreation of one of the most revered electric guitars ever produced. Finished in the classic Dirty Lemon VOS nitrocellulose lacquer, it captures the look, feel and tonal character of an original late ’50s Les Paul with remarkable attention to detail. Built with a lightweight one-piece mahogany body and a two-piece figured maple top, this Custom Shop instrument delivers the resonance, sustain and responsiveness that players expect from a Historic Reissue. Featuring a comfortable 50s Rounded Medium C neck profile and a pair of unpotted Custombucker Alnico III humbuckers, this R8 offers authentic PAF-inspired tones with exceptional warmth, clarity and dynamic sensitivity. The guitar remains in great overall condition for its age, showing only mild signs of use, with a small nick to the top of the headstock being the most notable cosmetic mark. As with all pre-owned instruments sold through Guitar Gallery, this guitar has been checked and tested by our specialists. It includes its original Certificate of Authenticity, historic accessories and the original brown and pink Lifton reissue hard case. Key Features Custombucker Pickups – Pair of unpotted Alnico III humbuckers delivering authentic vintage PAF character with outstanding clarity, warmth and dynamic response. Historic Correct Construction – Lightweight mahogany body, figured maple top and hide glue construction provide exceptional resonance and vintage-inspired feel. Complete Original Package – Supplied with original COA booklet, historic case candy and brown and pink Lifton reissue hard case. Specifications Body Body Shape: Les Paul Top: 2-Piece Figured Maple, Hide Glue Fit Back: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany Binding: 1-Ply Royalite Weight Relief: None Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina) Neck Neck: Solid Mahogany Neck Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood Scale Length: 24.75″ (628.65 mm) Fingerboard Radius: 12″ (305 mm) Frets: 22 Historic Narrow/Tall Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid Nut: Nylon Nut Width: 1.687″ (42.85 mm) Hardware Hardware Finish: Nickel Bridge: No-Wire ABR-1 Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Double Ring Pickguard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate Control Knobs: Gold Top Hats with Silver Reflector Inserts Electronics Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) Controls: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft Output Jack: Switchcraft Miscellaneous Year: 2017 Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case Accessories: Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion, Historic Black Plastic Cover, Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags Condition Notes: Mild signs of use with a small nick to the top of the headstock







