2011 Gibson Custom Shop Historic 1958 Les Paul Reissue

The '58 to '60 Les Paul Standard was the first solidbody electric guitar to become truly, and unquestionably, collectible. When the sunburst finish met the Les Paul Standard in 1958, the result was phenomenal. All the right elemants came together in 1958 to create musical magic! The '58 was the first burst with two humbucking pickups and a Tune-O-Matic Bridge. Guitar legends such as Alex Lifeson, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Mike Bloomfield, Duane Allman and Billy Gibbons, to name only a few, who have forged their musical pathways utilizing the incredible tonal characteristics and playability created by the artistry of the Gibson 1958 Les Paul Standard. As an icon throughout the music industry, not only has this guitar become a legend, it has attained the highest most acclaimed value in quality and investment.

In 2009 the Gibson Custom Shop made 21 more improvements to the Historic line up of guitars. The new Gibson Custom Historic 1958 Les Paul Reissue is the most exact recreation of the legendary original ever produced. Every subtle detail of this model has been painstakingly reproduced, and nothing has been left to chance. From the gold top-hat control knobs with dial pointers to the molded bell-shaped truss rod cover to the period correct cream pickguard and nickel tuners with green buttons, this guitar delivers the absolute ultimate in vintage guitar recreation.

This 2011 Gibson Custom Historic 1958 Les Paul Reissue is the latest and the greatest Gibson has to offer. The Maple top is beautiful with a hint of flame in the grain and the Washed Cherry finish really shows it off, too! This kind of wood is very resonate, capturing energy as stress in the grain, it produces a louder, more powerful and projective sound with incredible sustain. This guitar is everything a Les Paul ought to be: beautiful, strong, soulful and light, weighing in right at 9 pounds! This guitar is light on your back and super resonate. She has a beautiful warm voice, TONE to die for, a very powerful presence, plenty of midrange honk, long lasting sustain and the frets are nice and large, for wider bends. The thickness of the neck measures .925 at the first fret and 1.019 at the 12th. The tone of this guitar, the feel and the vibe will take to back to perfect Nirvana! So, if you're looking for vintage vibe in a Les Paul that's as historically accurate as anything Gibson has built over the past few decades, this 1958 Les Paul Standard Gloss Reissue is just what you're looking for. It's like going back to 1958 and bringing back a perect treasure! This guitar is 100% MINT UNPLAYED, UNOWNED AND AWESOME! It comes complete with the OHSC, COA and magic! There's nothing to think about! Buy it now or kick yourself a year from now!