GIBSON 1958 Les Paul Standard Lemon Burst Light Aged #80501
Gibson 1958 Les Paul Reissue from the Gibson Custom Shop with Murphy Lab Light Aged Treatment, including case and COA
The Gibson 1958 Les Paul Standard Lemon Burst Light Aged represents the first vintage of the golden Les Paul era of the late 1950s, which heralded the famous Burst models. As a true instrument of the Gibson Custom Shop, no expense or effort was spared to reissue this classic as true to the original as possible. In addition to a historically correct wood selection and electronics that have been recreated down to the smallest detail of the corresponding era, an authentic light aging treatment from the Gibson Murphy Lab is used in this reissue.
Chunky C mahogany neck with long neck base
The key to the success of a good Les Paul Reissue is found in its basic construction, which consists of a stout Chunky C mahogany neck with a long glued neck foot for a direct response with long sustain. The body, also made of mahogany, is one solid piece and carries a two-piece maple top, which is finished with a beautiful Royalite binding. Of course, a 22-fretfretboardmade of East Indian rosewood with historically correct Authentic Medium Jumbo fretwire is a must for a successful '58 reissue!
The Gibson 1958 Les Paul Standard Lemon Burst Light Aged with classic features of the first burst vintage and tasteful Murphy Lab Light Aging.
Hand-wired electronics with authentic components
The Gibson 1958 Les Paul Standard Lemon Burst Light Aged comes with a hand-wired electronics setup that expertly recreates the sound and response of traditional models. Here, two hand-wound Gibson Custom Bucker pickups are used, which follow the classic PAF recipe with their Alnico III magnets and unwaxed coils. Additionally, the treble roll-off of the tone controls is done via real CTS potentiometers and paper-in-oil capacitors to skillfully recreate Clapton's coveted 'Woman Tone'.
Hardware and Finish with Murphy Lab Aging Treatment
In addition to build and sound, the Gibson 1958 Les Paul Standard Lemon Burst Light Aged's overall cohesive concept includes successful aging to ensure the right look and feel. For this, the Gibson Custom Shop invokes the experts of the Murphy Lab, which skilfully applies a Light Aged Treatment to both the nitrocellulose finish and the nickel-plated hardware appoint ments of the 1958 Les Paul. The result is a well-played but well-maintained instrument that will continue to accumulate authentic playing marks over time.
The Gibson 1958 Les Paul Standard Lemon Burst Light Aged at a glance:
1958 Les Paul Reissue Model from the Gibson Custom Shop.
Serial number 80501
One-piece mahogany body with two-piece maple top and Royalite binding
Chunky C mahogany neck with long neck heel (Long Neck Tenon)
22 fret fretboard made of East Indian rosewood with Authentic Medium Jumbo fretwire
Two Gibson Custom Bucker pickups with Alnico III magnets
Hand-wired electronics with oil-paper capacitors
Gibson ABR-1 Tune-o-Matic bridge and stopbar
Kluson single line/single ring machine heads
Nickel hardware, Murphy Lab Light Aged
Lemon Burst, Murphy Lab Light Aged
Case and certificate included
Features:
Manufacturer:
Gibson
Series:
Gibson Custom Shop
Design:
Les Paul
Body:
Mahogany
Top:
Maple
Binding:
Royalite
Neck:
Mahogany
Neck Construction:
Long Neck Tenon, set
Neck Profile:
Chunky C-Shape
Scale in mm:
628
Fretboard:
Rosewood
Fretboard Radius in Inches:
12
Number of Frets:
22
Fret Format:
Historic Narrow Tall
Fretboard Inlays:
Trapeze
Nut type:
Nylon
Nut width in mm:
42.9
Width at Last Fret:
56.9
Pickup:
HH
Manufacturer pickups:
Gibson
Neck Pickup:
Custom Bucker, Alnico III
Bridge Pickup:
Custom Bucker, Alnico III
Piezo Pickup:
No
Active pickups:
No
Coil-splitting:
No
Electronic:
Handwired, Paper-in-Oil Caps
Switch:
3-Way
Control:
2x Vol, 2x Tone
Bridge:
Gibson ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece:
Aluminium Stopbar
Tuners:
Kluson Single Line/Single Ring
Strap Button:
Standard
Hardware:
Nickel
String Gauge:
.010 - .046
Factory Tuning:
Standard E
Country of Origin:
USA
Finish:
Murphy Lab Light Aged
Colour:
Lemon Burst
Number of Strings:
6
Case included:
Yes
Gigbag included:
No
Certificate:
Yes
Gibson Murphy Lab 1958 Les Paul Standard Lemon Burst Light Aged #80501