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Key Features
- Period-accurate design for a truly authentic 1958 Les Paul experience
- Custombucker Alnico III pickups produce rich, vintage tones full of character
- Nitrocellulose VOS finish enhances resonance and provides a timeless aged look
- 50s neck profile offers maximum authenticity and bending leverage
Gibson Custom 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS, Bourbon Burst #841528 Overview
The Gibson Custom 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS is the epitome of a golden era in guitar craftsmanship, combining impeccable vintage accuracy with modern reliability. Painstakingly constructed using period-correct techniques and materials, this reissue features a two-piece plain maple top, a one-piece lightweight mahogany body, and a hand-fitted long tenon neck joint. Its narrow frets and unpotted Custombucker Alnico III pickups deliver unparalleled tonal clarity and warmth, recreating the iconic sound of the original 1958 Les Paul Standard. This Gibson represents a modern day resurgence of a 1958 relic.
Every detail of this guitar exudes authenticity, from its nitrocellulose VOS finish to its aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays and lightweight aluminium stop bar tailpiece. The chunky '50s Rounded Medium C neck profile provides a comfortable, full feel, making it ideal if you're on the hunt for a realistic retro playing experience. Complete with a brown and pink Lifton reissue case and Certificate of Authenticity, this guitar is a masterpiece that's begging to be added to you're collection. If you value precision, vintage tone, and timeless design, then you're looking in the right place.
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionVintage authenticity
The Gibson Custom 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS embodies a meticulous recreation of the iconic 1958 model, offering you an unparalleled vintage experience. Constructed using period-correct techniques such as hide glue fit for both the top and neck joint, this guitar captures the craftsmanship of Gibson's golden era. From the nitrocellulose VOS finish that creates a beautifully aged look to the historically accurate Royalite binding, every detail is designed to honour the legacy of the original Les Paul Standard.
Premium tonewoods
This reissue features a two-piece plain maple top paired with a one-piece lightweight mahogany back, delivering exceptional resonance and sustain. The maple top adds brightness and clarity, while the mahogany body contributes warmth and depth, creating a tonal balance that is both dynamic and full-bodied. Gibson's careful selection of these tonewoods ensures each guitar possesses unique visual character and tonal richness, reminiscent of the prized 1958 originals.
Exceptional playability
Designed with a ’50s Rounded Medium C neck profile, the 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue offers a comfortable and substantial grip, ideal if you're chasing a vintage neck feel that's truly authentic. The 22 historic narrow/tall frets enhance precision and bending ease, allowing you to accurately recreate those sweet blues and jazz bends of the late 50s. The 12-inch fingerboard radius and Indian rosewood fretboard provides a smooth playing surface, letting you navigate notes with ease and fluidity. These features combine to deliver a realistic retro playing experience that'll take you back to an era that most guitarists can only dream about.
Custombucker pickups
The unpotted Custombucker Alnico III pickups are a cornerstone of this guitar's authentic tone, delivering the airy, open sound that made late '50s Les Pauls legendary. These pickups provide a rich, dynamic range with excellent response to your playing nuances, allowing for expressive and explosive playing. The CTS 500K audio taper potentiometers and paper-in-oil capacitors further refine the signal, ensuring tonal precision and vintage-style warmth. With such meticulous mechanics this guitar lets you experience your own playing style as it would've been in the golden age of Gibson.
Attention to detail
From its lightweight aluminium stop bar tailpiece to its Kluson single-line tuners, every component of the 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue has been crafted to meet the highest standards. The aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays and laminated pickguard enhance the guitar's vintage aesthetic. This truly is a guitar that dreams are made of, with the visuals and tone that respect the legacy of one of Gibson's most iconic instruments- The Gibson Les Paul Standard. Accompanied by a brown and pink Lifton reissue case, a Certificate of Authenticity, and historic hang tags, it's the perfect addition to your collection. Every last inch of this beaty is brimming with an authenticity and elegance that is simply unmatched.
Specifications
- Product Name: Gibson Custom 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS
- Product Code: Bourbon Burst #841528
Body
- Body Style: Les Paul
- Body Shape: Les Paul
- Top: 2-piece plain maple, hide glue fit
- Back: 1-piece lightweight mahogany
- Binding: 1-ply Royalite
- Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Neck & fretboard
- Neck Material: Solid mahogany
- Neck Profile: ’50s Rounded Medium C
- Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
- Fingerboard Material: Indian rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
- Frets: 22 historic Gibson narrow/tall
- Inlays: Aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid
- Nut Material: Nylon
- Nut Width: 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
- End of Board Width: 56.89 mm / 2.239 in
- Joint: Long tenon, hide glue fit
Hardware & electronics
- Bridge: No-wire ABR-1
- Saddle Material: Nickel-plated brass
- Tailpiece: Lightweight aluminium stop bar
- Tuning Machines: Kluson single line, single ring
- 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
- Control Knobs: Butyrate gold top hats
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
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