2016 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul 1958 Reissue Figured Top Electric Guitar – Aged Iced Tea Burst Gibson

Our Take:

This R8 is a shining example of Gibson’s 2016 Historic Collection. It offers a slightly mellower tone and a thicker playing feel than its ’59 counterparts, and is stunningly clean – you’ll be hard pressed to find a ding or scratch on this one! The Iced Tea finish proves to be a very attractive alternative to the classic Bourbon or Cherry Bursts. Plus, it weighs in at a very comfortable 8.65 lbs. If you like a fatter neck or a more laid-back tone in your Les Paul, this is your guitar. Comes with the original hardshell case and case candy. Please call or email with any questions!

Gibson’s Take:

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 Historic-spec parts and, for the first time, narrow/tall frets which bring the tone and playability closer to the character of the originals. Available in Gloss or VOS (vintage patina, shown) finishes.

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