Gibson - Les Paul - - Elgitarr - USA - 2008

2008 Gibson Les Paul Standard ’58 Reissue (R8) – Custom Shop Historic Collection – Faded Tobacco Burst

This is a 2008 Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Standard ’58 Reissue (R8), from the Historic Collection, finished in Faded Tobacco Burst / Tobacco Burst.

The guitar is presented in excellent condition and comes with its original Gibson hard-shell case and a substantial collection of original documentation and accessories.

INSTRUMENT DETAILS

Brand: Gibson
Model: Les Paul Standard ’58 Reissue (R8)
Collection: Gibson Custom Shop Historic Collection
Year: 2008
Serial number: 8-8949
Finish: Faded Tobacco Burst / Tobacco Burst
Body: Solid mahogany body with maple top
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Neck joint: Set-in neck
Pickups: Gibson humbucker pickups
Hardware: Nickel-finished hardware
Tuners: Vintage-style tuners
Finish specification: VOS (Vintage Original Spec)

The guitar has the characteristic Les Paul construction associated with the ’58 Reissue series, including a solid mahogany body, maple top, set mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard.

WEIGHT

The guitar weighs approximately 9 lb 12.6 oz (4.44 kg).

CONDITION

The guitar is in excellent overall condition. Based on the photographs, there are no visible significant nicks, dents or obvious playwear on the instrument. The finish remains very well preserved.

Some fading/discolouration is visible on the metal pickup covers. This is visible in the photographs and is the main cosmetic detail noted.

The guitar is supplied as photographed. No repairs are known to be required, and no replaced parts are known.

INCLUDED WITH THE GUITAR

The sale includes the original Gibson hard-shell case and the accessories and documentation shown in the photographs, including:

- Original Gibson hard-shell case
- Gibson Custom Shop Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
- Original Gibson Custom Shop documentation
- Gibson Gold Warranty booklet/card
- Gibson Custom Shop customer care guide
- Gibson Historic Collection / introductory documentation
- Original Gibson tags and hangtags
- Gibson Vintage Reissue Strings tag
- Bumblebee Equipped tag
- Original cable
- Additional original accessories and case candy shown in the photographs

The Certificate of Authenticity is enclosed in the pocket of the original case.

The original paperwork and accessories are included as part of the lot and contribute to the completeness of this Custom Shop Historic Collection instrument.

PROVENANCE

The guitar was purchased new in 2008 by the previous owner, according to the information provided by the seller.

PHOTOGRAPHS

The photographs are of the actual guitar and accessories included in this lot. The buyer will receive the guitar and the items shown in the photographs.

SHIPPING

The guitar will be shipped securely in its original Gibson hard-shell case with appropriate protective packaging. The package will be carefully prepared to protect the guitar, case and included accessories during transport.

Shipping will be carried out using a tracked and insured service.