Gibson Custom 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS, Bourbon Burst #841681

Full Description

Historic Craftsmanship, Timeless Tone

The Gibson Custom 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS is built using the same traditional techniques that defined the golden era of electric guitars. Every detail, from the long tenon hide-glued neck joint to the nitrocellulose VOS finish, is meticulously crafted to deliver an instrument that looks, feels, and sounds like a true vintage Les Paul. The lightweight mahogany body resonates beautifully, providing warmth and depth, while the two-piece plain maple top adds brightness and clarity. This level of craftsmanship ensures an organic, open tone with remarkable sustain - it's the perfect if you crave authentic vintage character.

Authentic '50s Neck Feel

True to the original 1958 design, this reissue features a '50s Rounded Medium C neck profile that provides a substantial, comfortable grip. Unlike thinner modern necks, this chunky profile offers excellent leverage for expressive bends and effortless control across the fretboard. The solid mahogany neck is paired with an Indian rosewood fingerboard, delivering a smooth playing surface with a warm tonal response. Historic narrow-tall frets enhance the connection between the strings and wood, ensuring every note rings with clarity and depth. If you’re playing intricate lead lines or powerful chord progressions, this neck profile gives you the confidence and stability to perform at your best.

Custombucker Pickups For Pure PAF Tone

At the heart of this Les Paul are a pair of unpotted Custombucker Alnico III pickups, designed to recreate the legendary PAF tone of the late '50s. These pickups capture the warmth, dynamics, and touch sensitivity of the originals, offering everything from sweet, singing highs to thick, growling mids. Without wax potting, the Custombuckers retain an airy openness and natural harmonic response, making them incredibly responsive to picking dynamics. Plugged into a cranked tube amp or a clean channel, the pickups deliver that unmistakable Les Paul sound—rich, articulate, and full of vintage character.

Period-Correct Hardware And Electronics

From top to bottom, the 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS stays true to its vintage roots with historically accurate hardware and electronics. The no-wire ABR-1 bridge and lightweight aluminium stop bar tailpiece enhance resonance and sustain, while Kluson single-line tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability. Inside, hand-wired CTS 500K audio taper pots and paper-in-oil capacitors faithfully recreate the smooth, dynamic response of the original wiring harness. Every component works together to preserve the integrity of the guitar’s tone, delivering an unparalleled vintage playing experience straight out of the case.

Aged Finish For A Vintage Vibe

One of the standout features of this reissue is its Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina) finish, which gives the guitar an authentically aged look and feel. Unlike glossy, factory-fresh finishes, the VOS treatment subtly dulls the shine, mimicking decades of natural wear without artificial relicing. This allows the guitar to breathe and resonate freely, enhancing its tonal complexity. The aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays, butyrate gold top hat knobs, and period-accurate plastics complete the look, making this Les Paul feel like a well-preserved gem from the late '50s. On stage or in the studio, this guitar stands as a testament to Gibson's timeless craftsmanship.

Specifications

• Product Name: Gibson Custom 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS, Bourbon Burst
• Product Code: LPR58VOBBNH1 #841681

  Body

  • Top: 2-piece plain maple, hide-glue fit
  • Back: 1-piece lightweight mahogany
  • Binding: 1-ply Royalite
  • Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
  • Weight Relief: None

  Neck & Fretboard

  • Neck Material: Solid mahogany
  • Profile: '50s Rounded Medium C
  • Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65 mm
  • Fingerboard Material: Indian rosewood
  • Fingerboard Radius: 12" / 304.8 mm
  • Frets: 22 Historic Gibson narrow/tall
  • Nut Material: Nylon
  • Nut Width: 1.687" / 42.85 mm
  • Inlays: Aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid
  • Joint: Long tenon, hide-glue fit

  Hardware & Electronics

  • Finish: Nickel
  • Bridge: No-wire ABR-1
  • Saddle Material: Nickel-plated brass
  • Tailpiece: Lightweight aluminium stop bar
  • Tuning Machines: Kluson single line, single ring
  • Pickguard: Laminated cellulose acetate butyrate
  • Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s no-tube
  • Truss Rod Cover: Authentic stepped 2-ply
  • Control Knobs: Butyrate gold top hats
  • Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
  • Jack Plate Cover: Laminated cellulose acetate butyrate
  • Mounting Rings: M69 cellulose acetate butyrate
  • Pickup Covers: Authentic profile nickel silver
  • Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (unpotted)
  • Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (unpotted)
  • Controls: CTS 500K audio taper pots, paper-in-oil capacitors
  • Pickup Selector: 3-way Switchcraft
  • Output Jack: Switchcraft

  Miscellaneous

  • Strings: .010–.046
  • Case: Brown/pink Lifton reissue 5-latch
  • Accessories: Gibson Custom switchplate medallion, historic black plastic cover (in case), certificate of authenticity booklet, historic reissue hang tags