LA Vintage Gear is proud to present this 2021 Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab Les Paul 1958 Reissue R8 Light Aging in a classic washed Cherry Sunburst finish. A faithful Historic reissue capturing the feel, tone, and authority of Gibson’s golden-era builds.
Finished in a beautifully Murphy Lab–aged Sunburst, this guitar delivers authentic vintage character right out of the case. The lightweight mahogany body with carved maple top resonates effortlessly, while the chunky ’58 neck profile provides a substantial, broken-in feel.
Equipped with Custombucker pickups, this R8 offers classic PAF-style tone, open, dynamic, and highly responsive. From warm, woody cleans to rich overdrive, it maintains clarity and depth across the spectrum.
The Murphy Lab aging process gives this instrument the look and feel of a well-preserved vintage piece, making it equally appealing to players and collectors. A true workhorse Custom Shop Les Paul equally suited for stage, studio, or serious collection use.
Excellent condition with an amazing light relic. Ships with Gibson custom shop hardshell case.
Specs:
Body
- Finish: Washed Cherry Sunburst – Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose
- Top: 2-Piece Maple
- Back: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
Neck
- Material: Mahogany
- Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C
- Scale Length: 24.75″
- Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
- Radius: 12″
- Frets: 22
- Nut Width: 1.69″
Pickups & Electronics
- Pickups: Custombucker Alnico III (Neck & Bridge)
- Controls: 2 Volume / 2 Tone (CTS 500K pots, Paper-in-Oil caps)
- Switch: 3-Way Switchcraft
Hardware
- Bridge: ABR-1
- Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
- Tuners: Kluson Single Line
Case & Extras
- Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch
- Includes: COA and original paperwork
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