Key Features
- Clear, classic, and well-defined 1950's tone thanks to Custombucker pickups
- Authentically warm resonance courtesy of rosewood and mahogany construction
- Perform chords effortlessly and free of cramp due to the comfortable 'C' neck shape
- An exceptional instrument that is instantly recognisable - find out why today...
SOLD Gibson Custom 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS, Iced Tea Burst Overview
An instrument that needs no introduction. The unmistakable Gibson Custom 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS is the guitar that dreams are made of. Expertly assembled from mahogany and Indian rosewood, it's Gibson's attention-to-detail that makes this guitar so special. Equipped with Custombucker neck and bridge pickups, they're the engine behind this machine.
Packed with warm, full-bodied tones, it oozes authenticity as you take your audience back to the golden years of rock music. It's no wonder this axe has been used by some of the greatest musicians of all time. Paul McCartney, Jimmy Page, and Slash to name a few. Behold the historic Gibson Les Paul in all its glory - it's waiting for you...
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View Full DescriptionPickups at the peak of performance
The pinnacle of pickups. Explore the wide range of sounds that radiate out of this guitar. The 3-way Switchcraft selector allows you to switch between the rip-roaring pickups. Go from lead to rhythm in a heartbeat - it's the ultimate guitar to express yourself on.
Want that authentic Gibson sound? You've just found it. These pickups are bursting at the seams. Transport you and your audience straight back to the glory days of rock 'n' roll. The Custombuckers epitomise that golden '50s tone. Remarkably, you'll have the clarity and definition needed to truly elevate those live performances. Make no doubt - every note, hammer-on, and riff will be heard for days...
Finest tonewoods
You've got a masterpiece in your hands. The craftsmanship involved to build this work of art is exquisite. The body, crafted from genuine mahogany, produces a tonal quality that is simply unrivalled. There's a warmth that resonates beautifully in a clean or distorted setting with excellent sustain. A guitar that will continue to sound immaculate. Just like the finest of wines, the older the wood becomes, the richer and more authentic the tone.
Total comfort
This is a guitar that is well adapted to all playing styles. The uniquely chunkier 'C' shape neck allows the guitar to fit superbly in the palm of your hands. It's during faster tempo tunes that you'll really experience the greatness of the 1958 Les Paul. The comfortable neck profile means you'll perform free of any aches and pains, so you'll be able to have optimum focus on your riffs.
The rosewood fingerboard allows you to glide from chord to chord with absolute freedom and precision. Gibson have crafted a guitar with the perfect conditions for you to completely let loose, and explore the whole fretboard. Helped even further thanks to the single cutaway body, you can reach those soaring high notes. It all starts at your fingertips...
A legend
The indisputable symbol of rock 'n' roll: the Les Paul. First built in 1952, it revolutionised guitar-making in that it was the first solid body guitar to be produced by Gibson. Used by Eric Clapton, Slash, Paul McCartney, and Jimmy Page - it's quite simply guitar royalty. Generations come and go, but this guitar remains a classic and holds a legendary status that will continue to grow. Become a part of the Les Paul legacy - it's truly extraordinary.
Safety first
A guitar this good needs to be well protected. Gibson have included a durable Lifton Reissue 5-Latch hard case to ensure your guitar is in the same pristine condition you left it in. The brown finish contributes a vintage feel, meaning you can look after your guitar in style. A case you can always depend on to preserve your Les Paul, safe from any harm. You can travel from venue to venue confidently, and with absolute peace of mind.
Specifications
Body
- Model Name: Gibson Custom 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS, Iced Tea Burst
- Series: Les Paul Standard
- Body Top Material: 2-Piece Figured Maple, Hide Glue Fit
- Body Back Material: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
- Body Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
- Colour: Iced Tea Burst
- Body Shape: Les Paul
Neck and Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
- Neck Shape: Chunky C-Shape
- Fret Size: Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall
- Fretboard: Indian Rosewood
- Fretboard Radius: 12"
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Frets: 22
- Position Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Hardware and Electronics
- Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
- Jack Plate Cover: Black
- Pickguard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
- Neck and Bridge Pickups: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
- Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
- Controls: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
- Pickup Configuration: Neck and Bridge
- Control Knobs: Butyrate Gold Top Hats
- Bridge: No-Wire ABR-1
- Hardware Colour: Nickel
- Nut: Nylon
- Nut Width: 1.687 IN
Miscellaneous
- Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
- Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch
- Included Accessories: Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Black Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags
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