Specs
Model: '58 Les Paul Standard Reissue (VOS)
Finish: Washed Cherry Burst (Vintage Original Spec)
Body: Mahogany with Carved Maple Top
Neck: Mahogany, Chunky '50s Rounded Profile
Fingerboard: Rosewood, 22 Medium Jumbo Frets
Inlays: Aged Acrylic Trapezoid
Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic with Lightweight Aluminum Stopbar Tailpiece
Pickups: Custom Shop Custombucker Alnico III Humbuckers
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Toggle Switch
Nut Width: 1.6875”
Scale Length: 24.75”
Tuners: Vintage-Style Kluson
Case: Gibson Custom Shop Hardshell Case
 
Personal Reflection
The Washed Cherry Burst '58 Les Paul Standard Reissue is a prime example of Gibson's commitment to faithfully recreating the magic of the original 1958 Les Pauls. The Vintage Original Spec (VOS) treatment gives the guitar a lightly aged, authentic look while maintaining pristine build quality and structural integrity. The combination of a mahogany body with a carved maple top produces the classic Les Paul warmth, resonance, and sustain that have defined rock, blues, and jazz for decades.
The chunky '50s neck profile provides a classic, substantial feel, while the rosewood fingerboard ensures smooth playability. The Custombucker Alnico III pickups are the heart of the tone, offering a wide range of sonic possibilities. From rich, mellow cleans to searing, overdriven rock tones, these pickups capture the nuance and warmth of vintage PAFs. The Washed Cherry Burst finish allows the grain of the maple top to shine through, adding to the guitar’s timeless aesthetic.
Ben highlighted the Washed Cherry Burst as “absolutely iconic,” noting how the Custombucker pickups provide “vintage warmth, bite, and exceptional clarity.” He also praised the chunky neck, saying it feels “like a true '58,” offering a tactile and authentic playing experience.
 
Condition Report
This guitar is in excellent condition, with only minimal signs of handling. The Washed Cherry Burst finish remains vibrant and clean, showcasing the beautiful grain of the carved maple top. The frets and fingerboard are in outstanding shape, ensuring smooth playability across the neck. The hardware and electronics function perfectly, delivering rich, articulate tones with exceptional clarity. This is a collector-grade instrument that embodies the look, feel, and tone of a vintage '58 Les Paul, ready for stage, studio, or display.