Gibson Custom Shop 2018 Historic Collection 1958 Les Paul Standard
The Beginning of the Burst
In 1958, Gibson parted ways with the gold finish on the Les Paul Model and introduced the “Les Paul Standard,” a refresh that featured a center-seam maple top, red aniline dye back and sides, and a beautiful transparent Cherry Sunburst finish. While only that one color was available originally, exposure to sunlight and subtle variations have made each original example unique in color. Gibson Custom picked four beautiful sunburst variations for the new 2018 Historic Collection, each bringing out all the character of the unique maple tops. And just like the 1958 originals, the neck profiles on these Historic models are just a bit beefier on average when compared to a 1959 – a comfortable chunky C-shape. Two new updates for 2018 include the inclusion of all True Read More...
Specifications:
Brand | Gibson Custom Shop |
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Model | 2018 Historic Collection 1958 Les Paul Standard |
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Finish Color | Honey Lemon Fade |
Weight | 8.46 lbs |
Top Wood | Carved Figured Maple attached with Hot Hide Glue |
Body Wood | Solid Non-Weight Relieved Mahogany |
Neck Wood | 1-Piece Mahogany Neck |
Neck Shape | Medium Chunky "C" shape |
Neck Dimensions | .890 1st - .990 12th |
Fingerboard | Rosewood attached with Hot Hide Glue |
Fingerboard Radius | 12" |
Inlays | Cellulose Trapezoids |
Scale Length | 24.75" |
Width at Nut | 1 11/16" |
Frets | 22 Narrow-Tall |
Binding | Single-Ply Cream on Top and Hand filed rolled Fingerboard Binding |
Pickups | 2 Custom Buckers |
Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone and 3-way Toggleswitch |
Hardware | Nickel |
Bridge | ABR-1 |
Tailpiece | Lightweight Aluminum Stopbar |
Tuners | Kluson "Deluxe" |
Unique Features | True Historic Parts and Plastics |
Case | Historic Brown/Pink Lacquered Gibson Custom Hardshell |
COA | Yes |
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