Gibson Custom Les Paul Standard 1958 Reissue VOS Lemon Burst CSHR
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Faithful 1958 Reissue: 2-piece solid maple top, 1-piece mahogany back, long tenon, and VOS nitrocellulose finish.
- 50s "Chunky C" Neck with historically narrow/tall frets for precise attack and a full feel.
- Two Non-Paraffinized Alnico III Custombuckers, CTS 500K potentiometers, and Paper-in-Oil capacitors for authentic PAF response.
- Historic Nickel Hardware: ABR-1 without wire, aluminum stopbar, Kluson tuners, butyrate and catalin details.
Manufacturer Information
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1958: The Beginning of the Gibson "Burst"
1958 marks the debut of the first sunburst Les Pauls, which became icons. This reissue follows the historic manufacturing methods of the '59 Reissues while retaining the specific features of 1958: narrow frets, rounder neck profile, and maple tops with unique character. Each instrument celebrates the Custom Shop heritage and the period "burst" aesthetic.
Who Is It For, and Which Styles?
Ideal for intermediate to professional guitarists seeking a vintage-tempered Les Paul. It excels in blues, classic rock, old-school hard rock, as well as jazz and country thanks to its dynamics and rich midrange. Independent volume/tone controls allow a wide range of nuances both in the studio and on stage.
Sound
The mahogany + maple combination delivers warm lows, singing mids, and precise attack, enhanced by the long tenon for generous sustain. The non-paraffinized Alnico III Custombuckers offer the air and complexity of early PAFs: silky cleans, organic crunch, and vintage saturation that responds superbly to volume. The CTS 500K + Paper-in-Oil capacitors preserve high-end openness, while the ABR-1 bridge and aluminum stopbar promote vibration transfer.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
- Nickel string set 10-46 (original setup) to maintain intended tension and response.
- Quality leather strap (standard strap buttons on aluminum strap locks).
- Adjustable electric guitar capo suited for a 12" radius.
- Microfiber cloth for maintaining the VOS nitro finish without damage.
Technical specifications
| Body shape | Les Paul (single cutaway) | Neck/body joint | long tenon, precision glued |
| Top | 2-piece solid maple, hand-glued | Hardware | nickel-plated |
| Back | lightweight 1-piece mahogany | Bridge | ABR-1 without wire, nickel-plated brass saddles |
| Binding | single-ply Royalite | Stopbar | lightweight aluminum |
| Weight relief | none | Tuners | Kluson "single line, single ring" |
| Finish | VOS nitrocellulose lacquer (period-correct aging) | Pickguard | laminated cellulose acetate (butyrate) |
| Material | solid mahogany | Truss rod | 1950s "No-Tube" type |
| Profile | Chunky C-Shape (50s round) | Truss rod cover | authentic 2-ply, stepped |
| Scale length | 24.75" / 628 mm | Knobs | gold "Top Hat" butyrate |
| Fingerboard | Indian rosewood, precision glued | Knob washers | black Royalite |
| Fingerboard radius | 12" / 305 mm | Selector tip | amber catalin |
| Number of frets | 22 | Selector washer | screen-printed butyrate |
| Frets | historic narrow/tall | Jack plate | laminated cellulose acetate (butyrate) |
| Nut | nylon | Pickup rings | M69 butyrate |
| Nut width | 1.687" / 42.8 mm | Pickup covers | nickel-silver, authentic profile |
| Width at fingerboard end | 2.24" / 56.9 mm | Strap buttons | aluminum |
| Inlays | aged cellulose nitrate trapezoids | ||
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Questions frequently asked
What sound do the non-paraffin-coated Alnico III Custombuckers provide?
The non-paraffin-coated Alnico III Custombuckers deliver silky cleans, organic crunch, and vintage-inspired saturation. Their response reacts to variations in independent volume controls.
Is the neck of the Gibson Custom Les Paul Standard 1958 Reissue VOS Lemon Burst thick?
The neck features a rounded 50s Chunky C-Shape profile with a nut width of 42.8 mm. The Indian rosewood fingerboard has a 12-inch radius and 22 narrow/tall vintage frets.
What music styles are suitable for this Les Paul 1958?
This model suits blues, classic rock, and old-school hard rock thanks to its singing mids and precise attack. Jazz and country can also benefit from its dynamics and the independent volume and tone controls.
What finish does this Les Paul Reissue 1958 have?
The Lemon Burst finish is applied in VOS nitrocellulose lacquer, with an aged relic look. Each maple top has its own unique visual character.
Which strings and accessories are compatible?
A set of nickel strings 10-46 corresponds to the original setup. A leather strap with standard ends, an adjustable capo suited for the 12-inch radius, and a microfiber cloth for the VOS nitro finish are recommended. The output jack is a mono 6.35 mm format.
