Specs:
• Model: Gibson Custom Shop ’58 Les Paul Standard Reissue (R8)
• Finish: Heritage Cherry Burst – Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Aged)
• Body: Mahogany
• Top: Carved Maple
• Neck: Mahogany – ’58 Rounded Profile
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Radius: 12"
• Frets: Medium Jumbo
• Inlays: Trapezoid
• Pickups: Gibson Burstbucker 2 (Neck) & Burstbucker 3 (Bridge)
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle
• Hardware: Nickel (Aged)
• Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic with Stopbar Tailpiece
• Case: Original Gibson Custom Shop Hard Case
• Country: USA
• Year: Early 2007
• Condition: Excellent
Personal Thoughts:
Early 2007 is a highly regarded period for Gibson Custom Shop Historic reissues, and this R8 is a great example of why. Big neck carve, strong acoustic resonance, and that unmistakable midrange punch that ’58s are known for.
The aged finish on this guitar has been executed to an extremely high standard. We are currently awaiting confirmation from Gibson as to whether this was aged by Tom Murphy himself or carried out aftermarket, however regardless of provenance, the work closely mirrors classic Murphy Lab–style aging with convincing checking, wear patterns, and overall vintage correctness. It’s some of the best relic work you’ll see from this era, and it looks entirely at home on an R8.
Tonally, the Burstbucker 2 & 3 pairing delivers exactly what you’d expect — open, articulate cleans with plenty of woody depth, and a muscular, harmonically rich drive tone when pushed. There’s a real authority to the sound, helped along by the substantial ’58 neck profile and lively maple top.
This is a serious Les Paul — visually striking, tonally confident, and hugely satisfying to play.
Condition Report:
Excellent condition. Light signs of use consistent with the aged finish. No structural issues. Frets are in great shape and the guitar plays superbly throughout. Supplied with original Gibson Custom Shop hard case.
Part Exchange Welcome:
Part exchange welcome. Video demos are available via our YouTube channel at Squealing Pig Guitars. Personal consignment service available via our site at a 10% rate.