1958 Les Paul Standard

In an effort to jump start the steadily declining sales of the Les Paul Model, Gibson decided to abandon the familiar gold finish and use a translucent, cherry sunburst finish which would show off the highly figured maple tops that were often used on Les Pauls. The renamed Les Paul Standard made its debut in 1958.
Body:
Top wood: Carved plain maple
Back wood: Solid mahogany
Binding: Single-ply cream on top
Available left-handed: Yes for standard & Custom Authentic 1958 Reissue
Finish Colors: Washed Cherry

Neck:
Neck construction: 1-piece mahogany w/original-style truss rod route
Fingerboard wood: 22 fret rosewood
Inlays: Vintage trapezoid (accurate shape and color)
Binding: Single-ply cream
Profile: Early '50s rounded
Scale length/Nut width: 24 3/4"; 1 11/16"
Strings: Vintage Reissue .010-.046

Electronics & Hardware:

Pickups: Burstbucker 1 (rhythm), Burstbucker 2 (treble)
*Other: CTS pots and bumble bee caps
Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way switch
Hardware color: Nickel
Bridge/Tailpiece: ABR-1/Aluminum stopbar
*Other: Thin, original-style toggleswitch washer and jackplate
Tuner style: Vintage tulip

Collateral: Custom Shop case, Certificate of Authenticity, Custom Care Kit


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