Gibson Custom 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS, Washed Cherry Sunburst #84671

Full Description

Historic accuracy and craftsmanship

Every detail of the Gibson Custom 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue reflects an unwavering commitment to historical accuracy. Built at Gibson’s Custom Shop, this model faithfully replicates the construction methods of the original 1958 Les Paul Standard, offering a genuine vintage experience. From the use of hide glue in all major wood joints to the long tenon neck joint that maximises sustain and structural integrity, this guitar is constructed with precision and reverence. The solid mahogany body and two-piece plain maple top are matched to recreate the tone and resonance of the late '50s originals, while the aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays and Royalite binding mirror vintage aesthetics down to the finest detail. The craftsmanship goes beyond simple replication—it captures the soul of a golden-era Gibson.

Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aging

The Ultra Light Aged finish applied by the Murphy Lab adds exceptional character and authenticity to this reissue. Unlike standard relic treatments, the Murphy Lab’s approach simulates decades of gentle wear with delicate lacquer checking, subtle fading, and lightly aged hardware. This level of attention results in a guitar that not only looks like a well-preserved vintage instrument but also feels familiar in hand from the moment you pick it up. The aged nitrocellulose lacquer is thinly applied, allowing the woods to breathe and resonate more freely, enhancing tonal response and sustain. Every instrument is individually aged by skilled artisans, so each guitar possesses its own distinct, road-worn aesthetic, giving it the personality of a cherished heirloom.

Signature 50s neck feel and playability

One of the defining features of the 1958 Reissue is its 50s Rounded Medium C neck profile, which delivers a substantial, satisfying feel that’s immediately recognisable. This neck shape provides excellent support for chordal playing while offering enough girth for controlled string bending and vibrato. Combined with the historically correct narrow/tall fretwire, the neck promotes enhanced note clarity and an unmistakably vintage feel under the fingers. The Indian rosewood fingerboard adds warmth and smoothness to the overall response, while the long-scale tenon and nylon nut ensure stability, resonance, and precision. This is a neck that rewards expressive playing, giving you the confidence to dig in or take a lighter, more nuanced approach depending on your style.

Timeless tone from Custombucker pickups

At the heart of the 1958 Les Paul Reissue’s tone are its unpotted Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups, designed to authentically capture the sound of original late-'50s PAFs. These pickups offer an articulate, harmonically rich voice with a clear top-end, robust mids, and a slightly compressed low-end that responds beautifully to both clean and overdriven tones. Because they’re unpotted, they deliver an open, dynamic character that lets the natural resonance of the tonewoods shine through. The traditional 2-volume/2-tone control layout is paired with vintage-spec CTS 500K audio taper pots and paper-in-oil capacitors, giving you precise tonal shaping with a smooth, responsive feel. From warm, detailed cleans to fat, vocal-like leads, these pickups offer classic tones with depth and definition.

Specifications

• Product Name: Gibson Custom 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue VOS, Washed Cherry Sunburst #84671
• Product Code: LPR58VOWCSNH1 #84671

Body

• Body Style: Les Paul
• Body Shape: Les Paul
• Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit
• Back: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
• Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
• Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Weight Relief: None

Neck & Fretboard

• Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C
• Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
• Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
• Fret Count: 22
• Frets: Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Nut Width: 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
• End of Board Width: 56.89 mm / 2.239 in
• Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
• Neck Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Hardware & Electronics

• Finish: Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged
• Bridge: No-Wire ABR-1
• Saddle Material: Nickel-plated Brass
• Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
• Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
• Pickguard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
• Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
• Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
• Control Knobs: Butyrate Gold Top Hats
• Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
• Switch Washer: Replica Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
• Jack Plate Cover: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
• Control Covers: Black Royalite
• Strap Buttons: Aluminum
• Mounting Rings: M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
• Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Nickel Silver
• Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
• Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
• Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
• Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft
• Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch
• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion, Reissue Switch Backplate in Case