Gibson Les Paul 1958 Reissue LPR-8 - USA 2008

By 2008, Gibson’s Custom Shop Historic program had firmly established itself as the benchmark for players chasing late 1950s Les Paul feel without stepping into true vintage territory. The LPR-8, based on the 1958 Standard, is often regarded as the most understated of the reissue line, pairing a substantial neck carve with a plain maple top and a strong, fundamental driven voice that leans more toward feel than flash.

Finished in Cherry Burst, this example presents extremely well, showing hardly any wear beyond light aging to the pickup covers. It is a great playing guitar with a comfortable, full neck profile and an open, resonant response that translates clearly through the amp. The R8 platform is known for its balance and punch, delivering warmth and sustain without losing clarity across the strings.

The LPR designation, short for Les Paul Reissue, appears on the truss rod cover of Historic models from this period, distinguishing them from standard USA production Les Pauls and signalling their Custom Shop origins. Built in Gibson’s Nashville Custom Shop, these instruments were produced with closer attention to period correct construction, materials, and detailing.

This guitar comes supplied with its original hard shell case and stands as a clean, well kept Historic that is equally suited to stage, studio, or collection.

Specs:

Action at 1st Fret: 0.75mm

Action at 12th Fret: 2.00mm

Neck Depth at 1st Fret: 23.0mm

Neck Depth at 12th Fret: 26.4mm

Nut Width: 43.2mm

Width at 12th Fret: 52.5mm

Weight: 4kg

Model: Gibson Custom Shop LPR-8

Year: 2008

Body Style: Solidbody electric

Body: Mahogany

Top: Maple

Finish: Cherry Burst

Neck: Mahogany

Neck Profile: 1958 rounded

Fingerboard: Rosewood

Pickups: Gibson Custom Shop Humbuckers

Hardware: Nickel

Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 3 way toggle

Case: Original hard shell case

Crafted in: Nashville Custom Shop, Tennessee, USA