{"product_id":"2001-gibson-custom-shop-authentic-1958-les-paul-standard-reissue-flametop-factory-grovers-killer-top-58-r8-historic","title":"2001 Gibson Custom Shop Authentic 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue Flametop! Factory Grovers, Killer Top! 58 R8 Historic","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1771\/7813\/files\/KC_Vintage_Guitars_Logo_2_240x240.png?v=1711760835\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e2001 Gibson Custom Shop Authentic 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue Flametop! Factory Grovers, Killer Top! 58 R8 Historic!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"251\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHere is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"75\"\u003ereally nice Gibson Custom Shop 1958 Les Paul Custom Authentic\u003c\/strong\u003e from the highly regarded \u003cstrong data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"120\"\u003e“Good Wood era”\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a relatively \u003cstrong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"176\"\u003erare factory Grover tuner example\u003c\/strong\u003e that adds an interesting variation to an already desirable Historic model.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eThis one features a \u003cstrong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"351\"\u003every attractive figured maple top that easily sits in R9-quality territory\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it strong visual presence and that classic late-’50s Burst character collectors look for. The overall look is warm, vintage-correct, and very authentic in its presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"969\"\u003eCondition is \u003cstrong data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"568\"\u003every good overall\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing honest, normal playwear consistent with use rather than neglect. There is \u003cstrong data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eminor buckle rash on the back\u003c\/strong\u003e, none of which breaks through the finish, along with \u003cstrong data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"778\"\u003ea few small indentations on the top\u003c\/strong\u003e. The neck shows \u003cstrong data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eseveral dings, most notably one just past the 3rd fret\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the frets exhibit \u003cstrong data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"891\"\u003elight wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, though there is still plenty of life remaining and no impact on playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003eOverall, it remains a solid, well-preserved example of a desirable Good Wood-era Custom Authentic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eIt appears to be \u003cstrong data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003e100% original\u003c\/strong\u003e, and it comes complete with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1165\"\u003eoriginal hardshell case\u003c\/strong\u003e. Also included is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eoriginal Guitar Center sales receipt from the time of purchase (or shortly thereafter)\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding a nice piece of provenance to the instrument’s history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003ePlayability is excellent, with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003ebig, full “’50s style” neck profile\u003c\/strong\u003e that feels substantial and authoritative in the hand. The guitar plays easily up and down the fretboard and delivers the classic feel these early Historic Les Pauls are known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1784\"\u003eTonally, it sounds exactly like a strong Good Wood-era Custom Authentic should—\u003cstrong data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003erich sustain, strong midrange focus, excellent clarity, and a warm, open Les Paul voice when plugged in\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003e9.2 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e, it has a solid, resonant feel with great sustain and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gz3got\" data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3mhg1m\" data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1918\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ok2z42\" data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gv2rlu\" data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1967\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heritage Burst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vkqkwr\" data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good Wood era; factory Grover tuners; R9-quality figured top; includes original Guitar Center receipt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"opaezp\" data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2412\"\u003eThis one plays smoothly with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003ebig, full ’50s neck carve\u003c\/strong\u003e, delivering excellent sustain and a classic Historic Les Paul response. Tonally it is \u003cstrong data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2310\"\u003eopen, warm, and punchy\u003c\/strong\u003e, with strong midrange presence and the kind of dynamic feel that made the Good Wood era so desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"2l0mzs\" data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2441\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2441\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2814\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"87uveo\" data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2476\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gibson Custom Shop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18lxd38\" data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2522\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1958 Les Paul Custom Authentic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wm22pu\" data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good Wood Era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gv2rlu\" data-start=\"2550\" data-end=\"2580\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2563\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heritage Burst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lgchgd\" data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2618\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2594\"\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Grover Tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l0x7vt\" data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2643\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.69\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12yx0d0\" data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2700\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003eNeck Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.92\" (1st Fret) \/ 1.04\" (12th Fret)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"161sv3e\" data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2724\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2714\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.2 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1drl6lm\" data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"2762\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2736\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Hardshell Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xiq9ae\" data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"2814\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Guitar Center Receipt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2816\" data-end=\"2819\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uwscs\" data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2870\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2870\"\u003eWhy Buy From Kansas City Vintage Guitars?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"3087\"\u003eWe specialize in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"2932\"\u003ehigh-quality vintage and modern guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors and serious players alike. 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