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
Model2018 Historic Collection 1958 Les Paul Standard
Finish ColorHoney Lemon Fade
Weight8.46 lbs
Top WoodCarved Figured Maple attached with Hot Hide Glue
Body WoodSolid Non-Weight Relieved Mahogany
Neck Wood1-Piece Mahogany Neck
Neck ShapeMedium Chunky "C" shape
Neck Dimensions.890 1st - .990 12th
FingerboardRosewood attached with Hot Hide Glue
Fingerboard Radius12"
InlaysCellulose Trapezoids
Scale Length24.75"
Width at Nut1 11/16"
Frets22 Narrow-Tall
BindingSingle-Ply Cream on Top and Hand filed rolled Fingerboard Binding
Pickups2 Custom Buckers
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone and 3-way Toggleswitch
HardwareNickel
BridgeABR-1
TailpieceLightweight Aluminum Stopbar
TunersKluson "Deluxe"
Unique FeaturesTrue Historic Parts and Plastics
CaseHistoric Brown/Pink Lacquered Gibson Custom Hardshell
COAYes

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