Gibson Custom Shop 2008 Custom Order 1958 Les Paul Reissue

“The classic 1959 model is wonderful. But doesn’t it feel a bit familiar?”
Precisely because you’ve seen and held so many legendary instruments with your own eyes and hands, there must be moments when a mere replica of a classic just doesn’t satisfy you. “A Les Paul that offers a story all its own—one that no one else has—and a sense of overwhelming superiority.” Deep down, aren’t you searching for that one fated guitar, the perfect match for the mature stage of your life?

“What if the ruggedness of the 1958 model and the glamour of the 1959 model were to blend into one?”
That is the endless dream that every lover of Gibson’s golden age has envisioned at least once. Furthermore, there are many players who face a luxurious dilemma: as they get older, the extra-thick neck characteristic of the ’58 model becomes a bit too much to handle, yet they refuse to give up that thick, sticky tone. Here is the model that accommodates all of those whims.

A shop-order model that embodies even greater attention to detail than the pinnacle of the Gibson Custom Shop: the 2008 Gibson Custom Shop 1958 Les Paul Reissue Shop Order
Although the 1958 Reissue typically features a plain top as standard, this special instrument proudly bears the word “Figured” engraved on its certificate of authenticity. As evidenced by its serial number V8 008, this is one of only a handful of exclusive models in the world—a special order placed with Gibson by a specific shop to bring a dream to life.

A mesmerizing top that delights the eye. And superb playability that feels natural to the seasoned player’s fingertips. The beautiful figured top features a mesmerizing grain that changes its appearance depending on the viewing angle; simply gazing at it under the soft light of your study will satisfy you like a fine whiskey.

The ideal U-shaped neck eliminates the log-like thickness characteristic of the ’58 model, offering a U-shape with an exquisite grip. With its gentle taper, it ensures a finger-hugging feel regardless of hand size.

A crystal-clear, stage-ready tone. The circuit, meticulously designed to minimize noise, delivers piercing highs and a midrange that clings to your chest with a gripping intensity. Even in the front positions, the sound never becomes muffled, producing a superb ensemble performance.

Eighteen years since its creation, the matured wood radiates a once-in-a-lifetime brilliance.

While a Custom Shop instrument alone represents a higher level of quality, a shop-ordered model infused with the luthier’s unique vision is, quite literally, a once-in-a-lifetime encounter. The probability of ever encountering another instrument with the exact same specifications and grain pattern is virtually zero. If you miss this opportunity to own this special serial-numbered instrument, it may never come again.

The joy of displaying it in your study. And its true value when played at full volume.
It possesses a dignified presence that makes it a work of art simply by standing there, but this guitar’s true character is revealed when you turn up the amp’s volume and drive it to its full potential. A reliable partner that resonates with your fingertips and awakens your dormant rock spirit. Experience the ultimate moment of basking in your own sense of superiority—right now, in your hands.

[SPEC]
BODY: Figured Maple Top / Mahogany Back
NECK: Mahogany
FINGERBOARD: Rosewood
PICKUP: 57 Classic Wax-Potted
WEIGHT: 4.17 kg
NUT WIDTH: 43 mm
w/Original Hardcase
Medium-Scale Neck
*Please note that this item (consignment) is not covered by our store’s warranty.

*Please feel free to contact us for more details about this product

Contact: Matsui