Gibson Custom Shop 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue Electric Guitar, VOS Washed Cherry Sunburst

The Gibson Custom Shop 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue pays homage to one of the most storied instruments in electric guitar history. This reissue reflects the passion, precision, and near-obsessive dedication that the Gibson Custom Shop brings to every project, employing historically informed building methods to recreate the hallmarks of that original late-50s classic.

A two-piece plain maple top is matched to a solid one-piece mahogany back and sides with a hide glue fit. This construction choice underscores Gibson Custom Shop’s reverence for traditional techniques, while the understated figuring on the maple top stays true to what players might have encountered in 1958. The neck is also fashioned from mahogany, carved into a rounded medium C—an approachable shape known to please those who enjoy a substantial grip. Its Indian rosewood fingerboard features 22 Historic Gibson narrow/tall frets over a 12" radius, offering smooth navigation from first fret to high register. 

The sonic engine starts with two Gibson Custombucker Alnico III pickups, meticulously left unpotted for a more historically aligned configuration. Independent volume and tone controls are wired together with premium CTS pots and paper-in-oil capacitors. The hardware showcases a no-wire ABR-1 bridge, aluminum stop bar, and nickel-plated brass saddles. Kluson single-line tuners and a 1.687" wide nylon nut keep you precisely in tune. The whole package is dressed in a gorgeous nitrocellulose VOS Washed Cherry Sunburst finish and is housed in a brown-and-pink Lifton reissue case.

From its delightfully understated top to its historically inspired electronics, this instrument exemplifies the careful craftsmanship that the Gibson Custom Shop cultivates. As a modern construction built on late-50s tradition, the 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue emerges as both an ode to a golden era and a serious tool for today’s discerning player.