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New 2010 Gibson VOS 1968 Les Paul Custom - Ebony

Here is a limited edition, new 2010 Custom Shop Gibson '68 Les Paul Custom VOS, weighing in at a very light 9.55 pounds. These average well over 10 pounds, so this is a very nice weight for this model. These guitars were discontinued as a core model at the end of the 2005 model year, but they continue t be produced in small runs on occasion; you won't find these listed on Gibson's website.

Fantastic playability and tone. The ebony fingerboard combined with nice tall frets, makes for easy bending and vibrato. The '57 Classic pickups compliment this guitar well. It produces full, round and clear tone with great depth and dimension. The neck is a full, rounded profile with rounded shoulders and is very comfortable. It is not quite as large as a '57 Standard reissue.

This is a serious, professional level instrument that the most demanding Les Paul enthusiast will be pleased with. All of these that I have sold have been outstanding examples from the custom shop.

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In Stock $3099 235  
New 2010 Gibson 1958 Les Paul VOS - Faded Tobacco, 9.02 Pounds

Beautiful Faded Tobacco Finish over a very nice grained top.

Very resonant and lively. Each string can be heard distinctly when plucked and it has a very full tone. A great sounding guitar, it is very lively played acoustically and has plenty of punch and clarity plugged in. Weighs 9.02 pounds, a great weight.

Low neck set angle making for a low bridge height off the body - perfect for great play. Neck is straight with little relief and the guitar plays clean up and down the neck. Neck profile is a little smaller than average for this model, which I find ideal for my personal standards. No problem wrapping a thumb.

 

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SOLD $2869 233  
New 2010 Gibson Les Paul Traditional Plus, Washed Cherry Sunburst, 9.25 Pounds

Stunning new 2010 Traditional Plus in Washed Cherry Sunburst. The figuring on the top easily rivals, if not exceeds, many Custom Shop '59 reissues. It is one of the most beautiful tops I've seen on a Traditional to date. This guitar is strikingly beautiful. Weighs 9.25 pounds.

And if looks alone don't convince you, it sounds amazing as well. Big, bold tone that won't disappoint. Neck plays clean up and down with great action. Neck profile is super comfortable - no problem with thumb wrapping.

Comes with Gibson case and original shipping box.

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SOLD $2099 232
New 2010 Gibson Les Paul '58 VOS, Lemon Burst, 9.08 Pounds

Beautiful Lemon Burst Finish over a very nice grained top with some mineral flecks. This is one of the less common finish colors Gibson applies. They only make these in small batches on occasion, so here's your chance to grab one before we don't see them again for quite a while. Great weight at 9.08 pounds.

Very resonant and lively. Each string can be heard distinctly when plucked and it has a very full tone. A great sounding guitar, it is very lively played acoustically and has plenty of punch and clarity plugged in.

Low neck set angle making for a low bridge height off the body - perfect for great play. Neck is straight with little relief and the guitar plays clean up and down the neck. Neck profile is average to slightly smaller than average for the '58 Reissue model and is very comfortable with well rounded shoulders.

 
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SOLD $2899 231  
New 2010 Gibson Les Paul '57 VOS - Goldtop with Dark Back, 9.00 Pounds
Beautiful Antique Gold finish with a Dark Back, weighing in at 9.00 pounds.

The dark back is absolutely beautiful and less common than the natural color back. It is a very dark brown but is still translucent - you can see the wood grain through it. What a great combination with the striking antique gold top!

Dark, close grained rosewood fingerboard with some red in it. Extremely resonant guitar both played acoustically and plugged in.

Low neck set angle making for a low bridge height off the body - perfect for great play. Neck is straight with little relief and the guitar plays clean up and down the neck.

Neck profile seems average to perhaps smaller for the '57 Reissue model and is very comfortable with well rounded shoulders.

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SOLD   225  
New 2010 Gibson Les Paul '58 VOS, Washed Cherry, 8.76 Pounds
Beautiful Washed Cherry Sunburst Finish over a very nice grained top, weighing in at a 8.76 pounds.

Very dark, close grained rosewood fingerboard. Very big sounding guitar with great mid presence. Absolutely great feeling neck that is super comfortable. No problem wrapping my thumb over the neck.

Low neck set angle making for a low bridge height off the body - perfect for great play. Neck is straight with little relief and the guitar plays clean up and down the neck.

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SOLD   226  
New 2010 Gibson SG Special Faded - Worn Brown
Great new 2010 SG Special Faded in worn brown finish. Darker fingerboard than many of the same model. The worn finish on the back of the neck makes playing a breeze. Neck is set very straight with little relief and plays clean up and down the neck.

Great sounding guitar with the 490 series pickups. A pleasure to play. These are one of the best deals in the entire Gibson lineup - just a simple, great playing and sounding guitar for a very good price!

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SOLD   227  
New 2010 Gibson Les Paul '57 VOS Goldtop, 8.72 Pounds
Beautiful Antique Gold finish, weighing in at 8.72 pounds.

Classic. Beautiful. Rich Tone. It has it all!

This guitar is a pleasure to play and is very resonant both unplugged and amplified. Super dark fingerboard with tight grain. Nice weight. Straight neck with little relief and comfortable neck profile.

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SOLD $2849 228  
Charvel So-Cal - Candy Tangerine (Used)
Super nice used Charvel So-Cal finished in Candy Tangerine. This color was only offered the first year of production and has not appeared on new models since. No modifications.

Cosmetics are in 9/10 condition. No worming or buckle rash. No significant dents, dings or scratches. No significant fret wear. Really in fantastic condition.

Absolutely a great playing and sounding So-Cal. Well setup with low action, it is a pleasure to play. Great feeling neck that is super fast. Pickups sound aggressive, but clean up well when volume is lowered. Floyd Rose is well setup and keeps the guitar in tune when used.

Comes with original tremolo arm (not pictured) and gig bag. Will be well packed for shipping.

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SOLD $775    
New 2009 Gibson Les Paul '57 Goldtop VOS, 8.32 Pounds
Beautiful Antique Gold finish, weighing in at only 8.32 pounds, making it the lightest '57 Goldtop we've ever had. And no, this is not chambered!

Fantastic '57 Goldtop with a beautiful fingerboard, resembling Brazilian in appearance with hints of red. Very dense grained. Nice lightweight guitar with no chambering or weight relief. Great neck shape. Plays great and very resonant!

Neck profile seems average to perhaps smaller for the '57 Reissue model and is very comfortable with well rounded shoulders.

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SOLD $2849 222
New 2009 Gibson Les Paul '58 VOS, Faded Tobacco, 8.62 Pounds

Beautiful Faded Tobacco Sunburst Finish over a very nice grained top, weighing in at a lightweight 8.62 pounds. This top has some really cool grain pattern!

Very dark, close grained rosewood fingerboard. Very big sounding guitar with great mid presence. Absolutely great feeling neck that is super comfortable. No problem wrapping my thumb over the neck.

Low neck set angle making for a low bridge height off the body - perfect for great play. Neck is straight with little relief and the guitar plays clean up and down the neck.

The new 2009 changes include an ABR-1 bridge with no retaining wire, coarse knurled switch nut, single-slotted pickguard bracket screw, more correct top carve, '50s wiring, new volume pots with improved taper and rounded neck shoulders. These welcome changes for 2009 make the VOS reissues that much more closer to their vintage original counterparts.

 

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SOLD $2849 220  
New 2009 Gibson Flying V Custom, Classic White

Awesome new 2009 Flying V Custom, weighing in at an incredibly light 7.48 pounds!

We love these Flying V Customs and feel they are easily the pinnacle of Gibson's V lineup. They are exceedingly rare with new ones coming in only about twice a year now.

The first one we had sold quickly to a local blues player that fell in love with it at first sight; he was floored by its tone and playability. This one is every bit as good as the last one we had and is just a stunningly beautiful example of the ultimate Flying V.

These guitars exude style and are serious tone machines. They ring like a tuning fork and have loads of punch, clarity and sustain. Only removed from box to photograph and play test. Great feeling neck that is about the size of a '58 reissue Les Paul. Tall, polished frets combined with the smooth ebony fingerboard make string bending a breeze.

Modeled after the original '58 Flying V as a platform, this guitar features a solid mahogany body, ebony fingerboard with block inlays, bound fingerboard, bound body, split-diamond headstock inlay, Grover tuners, gold hardware, string-through tailpiece, '57 Classic pickups, diamond shaped jack plate and ABR-1 bridge.

These guitars will not be around long - add one to your collection while you can.

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SOLD $3199 221  
New 2009 Gibson Les Paul '58 VOS, Washed Cherry, LEFT HANDED, 9.06 Pounds

At last - one for you lefties! We've been waiting for months for more Custom Shop left handed Les Paul's to show up, and now we have 2 available. Gibson doesn't produce many lefty Custom Shop guitars, so take advantage of this opportunity on a stunning '58 VOS Les Paul! Beautiful Washed Cherry Sunburst finish, weighing in at 9.06 pounds.

Very lively guitar. Sounds great unplugged and plugged in. Dark fingerboard with tight grain. Perfect guitar for the discriminating lefty Les Paul enthusiast!

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SOLD $3099 217  
New 2009 Gibson Les Paul '58 VOS, Washed Cherry, 8.82 Pounds

Beautiful Washed Cherry Sunburst Finish over a very nice grained top, weighing in at a 8.82 pounds. This top has some really cool grain pattern!

Very dark, close grained rosewood fingerboard. Very big sounding guitar with great mid presence. Absolutely great feeling neck that is super comfortable. No problem wrapping my thumb over the neck.

Low neck set angle making for a low bridge height off the body - perfect for great play. Neck is straight with little relief and the guitar plays clean up and down the neck.

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SOLD   218  
New 2009 Gibson Les Paul '58 VOS, Iced Tea, 8.98 Pounds
Beautiful Iced Tea Sunburst Finish over a very nice grained top, weighing in at a 8.98 pounds.

Very dark, close grained rosewood fingerboard. Very big sounding guitar with great mid presence.

Low neck set angle making for a low bridge height off the body - perfect for great play. Neck is straight with little relief and the guitar plays clean up and down the neck.

Neck profile is average for the '58 Reissue model and is very comfortable with well rounded shoulders.

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SOLD $2949 219  
New 2009 Gibson Les Paul '57 Goldtop VOS, LEFT HANDED, 8.66 Pounds
At last - one for you lefties! We've been waiting for months for more Custom Shop left handed Les Paul's to show up, and now we have 2 available. Gibson doesn't produce many lefty Custom Shop guitars, so take advantage of this opportunity on a stunning '57 VOS Les Paul! Beautiful Antique Gold finish, weighing in at 8.66 pounds.

Great new 2009 '57 VOS with natural colored back. Fantastic weight at 8.66 pounds, making it a super resonant guitar. Very dark, close grained rosewood fingerboard.

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SOLD $3199 216  
New 2009 Gibson Les Paul '58 VOS, Lemon Burst
Beautiful Lemon Burst Finish over a very nice grained top with some mineral flecks. This is one of the less common finish colors Gibson applies, along with Bourbon Burst and Sunrise Teaburst finishes. They only make these in small batches on occasion, so here's your chance to grab one before we don't see them again for quite a while. Great weight at 9.12 pounds. Very resonant and lively.

Low neck set angle making for a low bridge height off the body - perfect for great play. Neck is straight with little relief and the guitar plays clean up and down the neck.

Neck profile is average to slightly smaller than average for the '58 Reissue model and is very comfortable with well rounded shoulders.

A great sounding guitar, it is very lively played acoustically and has plenty of punch and clarity plugged in.

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SOLD $2899 215  
New 2009 Gibson Les Paul Traditional Plus - Desert Burst, 8.98 Pounds
New Traditional Plus in Desert Burst finish. One of my favorite finishes on the Traditionals, and these really are great guitars!

One of the nicest Traditional Pluses we have seen. Great figuring and beautiful Desert Burst finish. An exceptionally sweet guitar. Great

Nice dark fingerboard with great looking inlays. The back may be one-piece (often times multiple pieces on this model). Great feeling neck, very comfortable to play. Not too large, not too small! Plays and sounds fantastic with a lot of punch. The '57 Classic and '57 Classic Plus pickups really sound great in this guitar!

NOTE: This guitar arrived with a finish defect on the face of the headstock around 3-4 of the tuner shafts. It looks like some air may have gotten under the clear coat while drying. This is visible in the pictures and is pointed out in a close-up shot.

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SOLD $1999 213  
New 2009 Gibson Les Paul '58 VOS, Iced Tea Burst, 8.68 Pounds
Beautiful Iced Tea Sunburst Finish over a very nice grained top, weighing in at a very attractive 8.68 pounds!

Very dark, close grained rosewood fingerboard with some red in it. One of the nicest fingerboards on these I've seen. Extremely resonant guitar both played acoustically and plugged in.

Low neck set angle making for a low bridge height off the body - perfect for great play. Neck is straight with little relief and the guitar plays clean up and down the neck.

Neck profile is average for the '58 Reissue model and is very comfortable with well rounded shoulders.

 
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SOLD $2899 210  
New 2009 Gibson Les Paul Traditional, Ebony, 9.7 Pounds

Fantastic player and great sounding guitar! Back in black, this guitar is deserving of the reputation as a badass rock machine. As classic as it gets! Great driving punch plugged in.

Ebony finish over maple top. Very dark rosewood fingerboard with great looking inlays. Great feeling neck, very comfortable to play. Not too large, not too small! Plays and sounds fantastic with a lot of punch. The '57 Classic and '57 Classic Plus pickups really sound great in this guitar!

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SOLD $1899 207  
New 2009 Gibson VOS 1968 Les Paul Custom - Ebony, 9.9 Pounds
Here is a limited edition, new 2009 Custom Shop Gibson '68 Les Paul Custom VOS (Authentic). These guitars were discontinued as a core model at the end of the 2005 model year, but they continue t be produced in limited runs on occasion; you won't find these listed on Gibson's website.

These always impress me. Slick ebony fingerboard, nice tall frets, ABR-1 bridge, aged nickel hardware, aged VOS ebony finish, neck about the size of a '59 reissue Standard. Non-weight relived, solid mahogany body, long neck tenon, maple cap, Grover tuners.

A seriously kickass LP Custom.

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SOLD $3149 211  
New 2009 Gibson Les Paul '58 VOS, Lemon Burst, 8.9 Pounds
Beautiful Lemon Burst Finish over a very nice grained top. This is one of the less common finish colors Gibson applies, along with Bourbon Burst and Sunrise Teaburst finishes. They only make these in small batches on occasion, so here's your chance to grab one before we don't see them again for quite a while. Great weight at 8.82 pounds. Very resonant and lively.

Low neck set angle making for a low bridge height off the body - perfect for great play. Neck is straight with little relief and the guitar plays clean up and down the neck.

Neck profile is average for the '58 Reissue model and is very comfortable with well rounded shoulders.

A great sounding guitar, it is very lively played acoustically and has plenty of punch and clarity plugged in.

 
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SOLD $2949 208  
New 2009 Les Paul Traditional Plus, Iced Tea, 9.28 pounds
Iced Tea Sunburst finish with some very nice top figuring. Nice dark fingerboard with great looking inlays. The back appears to be one-piece (often times multiple pieces on this model). Great feeling neck, very comfortable to play. Not too large, not too small! Plays and sounds fantastic with a lot of punch. The '57 Classic and '57 Classic Plus pickups really sound great in this guitar!

The TonePros tuners provide for very nice tuning stability and smooth adjustment. Ready for rockin!

 
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SOLD $2049 209  
New 2009 Gibson Les Paul '58 VOS, Bourbon Burst, 8.98 Pounds
Beautiful Bourbon Burst Finish over a very nice grained top. The Bourbon Burst finish is similar to Faded Tobacco, but with more red hues around the perimeter of the burst. My personal favorite finish on a plaintop '58! This is one of the less common finish colors Gibson applies, along with Lemon Burst and Sunrise Teaburst. They only make these in small batches on occasion, so here's your chance to grab one before we don't see them again for quite a while.

Weighs 8.98 pounds.

Neck profile is perhaps slightly smaller than average for the '58 Reissue model. It is quite comfortable and easy to navigate for average hand sizes. I can easily wrap my thumb around this neck. Well rounded neck shoulders; they have really improved on the '58 neck profile in 2009.

A great sounding guitar, it is very lively played acoustically and has plenty of punch and clarity plugged in.

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SOLD $2899 206  
New 2009 Gibson Les Paul '58 VOS, Lemon Burst, 9.2 Pounds
Beautiful Lemon Burst Finish over a very nice grained top with lots of character and some mineral flecks. A very cool top on this one! This is one of the less common finish colors Gibson applies, along with Bourbon Burst and Sunrise Teaburst finishes. They only make these in small batches on occasion, so here's your chance to grab one before we don't see them again for quite a while.

Weighs 9.2 pounds.

Neck profile is on the smaller side for the '58 Reissue model, making it a very playable guitar for those without huge hands. I can easily wrap my thumb around this neck. Really about the size of a '59 reissue neck (perhaps a tad larger). Well rounded neck shoulders.

A great sounding guitar, it is very lively played acoustically and has plenty of punch and clarity plugged in.

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SOLD $2899 205  
New 2009 Les Paul Traditional Plus, Washed Cherry, 9.08 pounds.
Nice dark fingerboard. Gorgeous Washed Cherry finish with real nice back color. Plays and sounds fantastic with a lot of punch. The '57 Classic and '57 Classic Plus pickups really sound great in this guitar!

This guitar weighs 9.08 pounds.

We received several Traditionals factory equipped with TonePros locking bridges from Gibson, so even better! Fantastic bridge that stays in tune and offers increased resonance.

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SOLD SALE: $1899 200  
New 2009 Les Paul VOS 1958 Reissue, Iced Tea, 8.9 pounds.

Super sweet looking iced tea sunburst over a very nice grained top that really sets it apart from many other '58 reissues. Weighs 8.9 pounds. Very lively guitar.

The new 2009 changes include an ABR-1 bridge with no retaining wire, coarse knurled switch nut, single-slotted pickguard bracket screw, more correct top carve, '50s wiring, new volume pots with improved taper and rounded neck shoulders. These welcome changes for 2009 make the VOS reissues that much more closer to their vintage original counterparts.

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SOLD SALE: $2749 199  
New 2009 Les Paul Traditional Plus, Iced Tea, 9.4 pounds
Iced Tea Sunburst finish with some very nice top figuring. Nice dark fingerboard with great looking inlays. The back appears to be one-piece (often times multiple pieces on this model). Great feeling neck, very comfortable to play. Not too large, not too small! Plays and sounds fantastic with a lot of punch. The '57 Classic and '57 Classic Plus pickups really sound great in this guitar!
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SOLD SALE: $1949 202  
SOLD - New 2009 Gibson Les Paul Traditional, Gold Top, 9.85 Pounds

Nice dark fingerboard. Gorgeous goldtop finish with real nice back color. Plays and sounds fantastic with a lot of punch. The '57 Classic and '57 Classic Plus pickups really sound great in this guitar!

 

SOLD - New 2009 Les Paul VOS 1958 Reissue, Iced Tea, 9.05 pounds.

Looking for a killer, solid, non-weight relieved new 2009 '58? This one's for you. It weighs 9.05 pounds and is very resonant and lively. This has a solid back with no weight relief or chambering. Just a nice light piece of mahogany.

The top has some great grain pattern and mild figuring that really sets it apart from many other '58 reissues. Great looking top!

 

SOLD - New 2009 Gibson Les Paul Traditional Plus, Iced Tea Sunburst, 8.88 Pounds

Great new 2009 Les Paul Traditional in beautiful Iced Tea Sunburst, weighing in at 8.88 pounds.

Everyone is raving about these guitars, and for good reason: excellent quality, tone and value for the price!

Nice dark fingerboard. Plays and sounds fantastic with a lot of punch. The '57 Classic and '57 Classic Plus pickups really sound great in this guitar! Has some nice top figuring that becomes more visible depending on viewing angle.

 

 

 

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New 2009 Gibson Flying V Custom, Gunmetal Gray, 7.32 pounds

Flying V fan? You know you want this one! These really are the ultimate Flying V.

New 2009 Gibson Flying V Custom in a beautiful Gunmetal Gray metallic finish. This finish appears as a very dark charcoal gray, almost black. It will appear as black in certain lighting. There is a hint of metallic flake. It is almost impossible to capture the stunning beauty of this finish with a camera - it must be seen to be fully appreciated. I can't emphasize this enough - this is an absolutely drop-dead gorgeous guitar.

Specs: unaged nickel hardware, '57 Classic pickups, Grover tuners, ABR-1 bridge with no-wire (new for 2009), bound body and neck, split-diamond headstock, ebony fingerboard, block inlays, and fast, but not thin neck profile with nice tall frets. Badass guitar.

 

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New 2009 Les Paul VOS 1958 Reissue, Faded Tobacco, 8.36 pounds.

Every once in a while I come across a truly exceptional piece, and this one is just that. It has by far the most comfortable neck I've put my hand around on a '58; fantastic profile that is not ridiculously clubby like in some prior years, with nice rounded shoulders. The back is gorgeous with real nice stain color (some used to almost have an orange hue, this one is cherry). The top has some mild figuring (flame) and excellent burst transition. And at 8.36 pounds, won't break your back.

You want a hand picked one? You want one that the dealer himself wants to keep? Grab it before I get itchy (well, I do need to pay taxes). Sounds great, plays great, looks great. What's not to like?

$2899

 

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New 2009 Gibson VOS 1968 Les Paul Custom - Ebony, 8.96 Pounds

Awesome new Gibson Les Paul '68 Custom VOS. This one weighs only 8.96 pounds, making it one of the lightest we've ever seen!

Here is a limited edition, new 2009 Custom Shop Gibson '68 Les Paul Custom VOS (Authentic). These guitars were discontinued as a core model at the end of the 2005 model year, but they continue t be produced in limited runs on occasion; you won't find these listed on Gibson's website.

Fantastic playability and tone. The ebony fingerboard combined with nice tall frets, makes for easy bending and vibrato. The '57 Classic pickups compliment this guitar well. It produces full, round and clear tone with great depth and dimension. The neck is a full, rounded profile with rounded shoulders and is very comfortable. It is not quite as large as a '57 Standard reissue.

This is a serious, professional level instrument that the most demanding Les Paul enthusiast will be pleased with. All of these that I have sold have been outstanding examples from the custom shop.

$3299
 

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New 2009 Les Paul VOS 1958 Reissue, Iced Tea, 8.4 Pounds

Looking for a killer, solid, non-weight relieved new 2009 '58 that weighs under 8.5 pounds? This one's for you. It weighs only 8.4 pounds and is very resonant and lively. This has a solid back with no weight relief or chambering. Just a nice light piece of mahogany.

The new 2009 changes include an ABR-1 bridge with no retaining wire, just like the originals had, only better - the saddles don't fall out when the strings are loosened. Other changes include a single-slotted pickguard bracket screw and a coarse knurled switch nut, like the originals had in the late 50s. Other changes include a more correct top carve, '50s wiring, new volume pots with improved taper and rounded neck shoulders. See pics for details.

This guitar is very lively played acoustically, and has plenty of punch and clarity plugged in. Neck profile is average for the '58 Reissue model. Plays clean up and down the neck. All-around, a very nice '58 indeed!

$2849

 

SOLD

New 2008 Gibson Les Paul Custom, LEFT HANDED, Alpine White, Gold Hardware

Great new 2008 LEFT HANDED Les Paul Custom in Alpine White.

Fantastic new 2008 Les Paul Custom for you lefty players! We don't see many left handed Customs and this one is a great example of workmanship and tone.

Beautiful Alpine White finish with gold hardware.

Great tone and resonance with long sustain. Neck profile is fantastic and not nearly as large as a '58 reissue Standard - very comfortable and easy to play. The ebony board and nicely polished frets make string bending a breeze.

This guitar sells for $3799 from major online retailers. Save a bunch of money on a great lefty LP Custom!

$3299

 

SOLD

New 2008 Gibson VOS 1968 Les Paul Custom - Ebony

Another incredible new '68 Custom VOS.

Here is a limited edition, new 2008 custom shop Gibson '68 Les Paul Custom VOS (Authentic). These guitars were discontinued as a core model at the end of the 2005 model year. A very few were produced in 2006, and a some more have now been produced in 2008. You won't find these listed on Gibson's website as this model is part of a limited run. Grab this one before there are no more!

Fantastic playability and tone. The ebony fingerboard combined with nice tall frets, makes for easy bending and vibrato. The '57 Classic pickups compliment this guitar well. It produces full, round and clear tone with great depth and dimension. The neck is a full, rounded profile with rounded shoulders and is very comfortable. It is not quite as large as a '57 Standard reissue.

These are not to be confused with the "regular" Gibson USA Les Paul Custom that has weight relief holes and a short neck tenon. This guitar features a non-weight relieved solid mahogany back with a long neck tenon.

$3299
 

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New 2009 Les Paul VOS 1958 Reissue, Faded Tobacco

The new 2009s are arriving! These have some cool new changes (read below).

Great new 2009 '58 Reissue in Faded Tobacco Sunburst, weighing 8.95 pounds. This is one nice piece of solid mahogany and is not chambered or weight relieved. This is a dream Les Paul for someone wanting a solid, non-weight relieved guitar.

The new 2009 changes include an ABR-1 bridge with no retaining wire, just like the originals had, only better - the saddles don't fall out when the strings are loosened. Other changes include a single-slotted pickguard bracket screw and a coarse knurled switch nut, like the originals had in the late 50s. See pics for details.

This guitar is very lively played acoustically, and has plenty of punch and clarity plugged in. Neck profile is average for the '58 Reissue model. Plays clean up and down the neck. All-around, a very nice '58 indeed!

$2899

 

SOLD

New 2008 Gibson Flying V Custom, Gunmetal Gray

Flying V fan? You know you want this one! These really are the ultimate Flying V.

New 2008 Gibson Flying V Custom in a beautiful Gunmetal Gray metallic finish. This finish appears as a very dark charcoal gray, almost black. It will appear as black in certain lighting. There is a hint of metallic flake in the finish. It is almost impossible to capture the stunning beauty of this finish with a camera - it must be seen to be fully appreciated. I can't emphasize this enough - this is an absolutely drop-dead gorgeous guitar. It features unaged nickel hardware.

This one weighs 7.76 pounds and is a joy to play with its fast neck and ebony fingerboard. Plugged in for testing, the '57 Classic pickups make this guitar sound amazing. A lot of punch and dynamics that you'd expect from a great V. Tall, polished frets combined with the smooth ebony fingerboard make string bending a breeze.

$3299

 

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New 2008 Gibson Les Paul Traditional Plus, Desert Burst

Great new 2008 Les Paul Traditional in beautiful Desert Burst finish, weighing in at 9.25 pounds.

What a fantastic guitar this is! Super comfortable neck that is fast playing. Great tone with plenty of punch and clarity. Nice dark fingerboard. The '57 Classic and '57 Classic Plus pickups really sound great in this guitar!

The factory Plek laser fret leveling provides for a very smooth playing Les Paul. This process ensures great consistency in fretwork from guitar to guitar and provides for very level frets that are a pleasure to play on.

$2099

 

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Great new 2008 Les Paul Traditional Plus

You asked for it—you got it. Introducing the Les Paul Traditional from Gibson USA. With all the fat, sweet, snarling Les Paul tone that purists love, the Traditional plays, sounds, and weighs like the Les Pauls today’s players grew up loving and lusting after. Taking design and visual cues from the Les Pauls of the ’80s and '90s, the Les Paul Traditional starts with an un-chambered mahogany body with traditional weight-relief holes for a beefy tone that maintains the resonance of modern Les Pauls. Each Les Paul Traditional also comes with Gibson USA’s standard black snakeskin case.

Nice dark fingerboard. Plays and sounds fantastic with a lot of punch. The '57 Classic and '57 Classic Plus pickups really sound great in this guitar!

Has what appears to be a one-piece back which is somewhat rare for this model as many are two-piece. 9.3 pounds.

$1999

 

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New 2008 Gibson VOS Les Paul '57 Goldtop, Dark Back, 8.5 Pounds

Great new 2008 '57 Goldtop, Left-Handed Reissue with a dark back. You lefties out there don't have to settle for less. If you are a lefty looking for a great custom shop Les Paul, this is fine example!

Beautiful Goldtop finish. Great feeling neck, big tone. This guitar weighs only 8.5 pounds. Nice tight-grained fingerboard has some red highlights.

Features side dot markers on both sides of the neck, just like the originals did in 1958. Also note that on left handed custom shop reissue guitars, the "Les Paul" logo will appear upside down when in the playing position, just like the originals did in the late '50s (this is a period correct detail).

This guitar sells for $3799 at major online retailers. Save some serious cash on a great Les Paul!

Dream guitar for a lefty wanting a Custom Shop '57. Weighs only 8.5 pounds!

$3199

 

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New 2008 Gibson Slash Goldtop Les Paul

Brand new, never played 2008 Limited Edition Gibson Slash Signature Les Paul Goldtop. Only 1000 of these will be produced worldwide. Only removed from the original shipping box to photograph and inspect.

This is not to be confused with the Epiphone version which is less money.

Very cool guitar for the Slash enthusiast without breaking the bank!

This guitar features a fast, Slash profile neck, mahogany body, Seymour Duncan Alnico II pickups, TonePros™ locking bridge and tailpiece. Beautiful goldtop finish that looks stunning.

Also comes with a certificate of authenticity hand signed by Slash himself and custom Slash signature case. A nice package indeed!

$2249

 

New 2008 Epiphone Slash Goldtop Les Paul

Wow, we just can't seem to get enough of these!

Brand new, never played 2008 Limited Edition Epiphone Slash Signature Les Paul Goldtop. Only 2000 of these will be produced worldwide. Only removed from the original shipping box to photograph and inspect.

Very cool guitar for the Slash enthusiast without breaking the bank!

This guitar features a fast, Slash profile neck with long neck tenon, mahogany body, Seymour Duncan Alnico II pickups, locking bridge and tailpiece. Beautiful goldtop finish that looks stunning.

Also comes with a certificate of authenticity hand signed by Slash himself, Slash leather strap, presentation binder and a Slash silk-screened case with plush interior. A nice package indeed!

$899 - Limited Quantities Available!

 

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New 2008 Gibson VOS 1958 Les Paul - Faded Tobacco, 8.66 Pounds!

Great new 2008 '58 Reissue in Faded Tobacco Sunburst, weighing in at an incredibly light 8.66 pounds. This is one nice piece of solid mahogany and is not chambered or weight relieved. This is a dream Les Paul for someone wanting a solid, non-weight relieved guitar weighing less than 8.7 pounds - they don't come around often!

Fingerboard is pretty dark with some red figuring in it - very cool. This guitar is very lively played acoustically, and has plenty of punch and clarity plugged in.

Neck profile is average for the '58 Reissue model. Plays clean up and down the neck. All-around, a very nice '58 indeed!

Note that these have now increased $200 as of 9/1/2008 due to Gibson's Custom Shop price increase. This guitar sells for $3699 at major online retailers. Save some serious cash on a great Les Paul!

$2899

 

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New 2008 Gibson VOS 1958 Les Paul - Faded Tobacco

Great new 2008 '58 Reissue in Faded Tobacco Sunburst. This one has a very nice burst over a great plaintop with some nice grain character. The burst finish transitions well from edge to center.

Fingerboard is pretty dark with some red figuring in it - very cool. Weight is 9.5 pounds, which I find ideal for this model. This guitar is very lively played acoustically, and has plenty of punch and clarity plugged in. I found myself playing this one for a good 30 minutes while doing my evaluation - really an excellent sounding and playing instrument.

Neck profile is average for the '58 Reissue model. Plays clean up and down the neck. All-around, a very nice '58 indeed!

$2699

 

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New 2008 Gibson VOS 1958 Les Paul - Left Handed - Washed Cherry

Great new 2008 '58 Left-Handed Reissue in Washed Cherry Sunburst. You lefties out there don't have to settle for less. If you are a lefty looking for a great example of a custom shop Les Paul, this is fine example!

Beautiful Washed Cherry Sunburst finish. Great feeling neck, big tone. This guitar weighs 9.35 pounds. Nice tight-grained fingerboard.

Features side dot markers on both sides of the neck, just like the originals did in 1958. Also note that on left handed custom shop reissue guitars, the "Les Paul" logo will appear upside down when in the playing position, just like the originals did in the late '50s (this is a period correct detail).

SALE: $2799, was $2999!

 

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New 2008 Gibson VOS 1956 Les Paul Goldtop - 8.95 Pounds

A Custom Shop '56 Les Paul with P-90s! A force to be reckoned with!

Brand new 2008 '56 Goldtop with VOS finish. Weighs in at only 8.95 pounds, which is quite nice for this model.  Has a tight grained fingerboard with some great coloring. Nice feeling neck profile that is not too large.

The P-90 pickups really shine on this guitar. They produce just amazing tone and dynamics that are tough to beat with humbuckers. Very touch sensitive. Just a beautiful, full, round tone.

The neck profile is very comfortable and is about average size for this model.

$2679

 

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New 2008 Gibson VOS 1958 Les Paul - Left Handed - Iced Tea

Great new 2008 '58 Left-Handed Reissue in Washed Cherry Sunburst. You lefties out there don't have to settle for less. If you are a lefty looking for a great example of a custom shop Les Paul, this is fine example!

Beautiful Washed Cherry Sunburst finish. Great feeling neck, big tone. This guitar weighs 9.4 pounds. Nice tight-grained fingerboard.

Features side dot markers on both sides of the neck, just like the originals did in 1958. Also note that on left handed custom shop reissue guitars, the "Les Paul" logo will appear upside down when in the playing position, just like the originals did in the late '50s (this is a period correct detail).

$2999

 

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2005 Gibson Flying V in Natural Finish with Gold Hardware

Fantastic Natural finish 2005 Flying V with Gold Hardware. This is a now discontinued finish; new V's are only available in ebony, cherry and classic white. Most of the natural finished Vs of this era had knobs in a straight line, but this one has the traditional '67 layout, making it a bit of a rarity in this regard.

This has been my personal guitar for some time and it plays remarkably well. I have it set for low action and slight relief. There is no fret wear up and down the neck. Nice straight neck and level frets make for a very nice playing V. The neck on these guitars is to die for - one of my favorite Gibson neck profiles. It is not too thin, but not fat either - it plays very fast.

Lightweight and great to play standing up. Unlimited upper fret access. Absolutely driving amplified sound. The guitar is quite acoustically resonant and has great tone through many tube amps I've run it through. The stock ceramic 496R/500T humbuckers are quite powerful, but articulate at the same time. They respond well to volume roll-off.

The guitar is stock with the exception of RS 500K pots and Russian tone caps. Very, very good sounding V with no issues, no breaks and no repairs.

Cosmetics are easily 9/10 with no significant dings or scratches. Extremely minor buckle mark on the back which may not show in pics. One minor ding in finish on one of the horns. Finish is unchecked and beautiful. Very slight tarnishing on gold parts, typical of gold hardware, but still very minor.

If you want a seriously great V without issues, grab this one - it really is a great guitar!

Comes with original white plush case.

$1095
 

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New 2008 Gibson VOS 1958 Les Paul - Left Handed - Iced Tea - 9.5 Pounds

Another great new 2008 lefty '58 Reissue in Faded Tobacco! We just can't seem to get enough of these left-handed '58s in and they move quickly. If you are a lefty looking for a great example of a Les Paul, this is fine example! This one weighs 9.5 pounds and sounds excellent.

This one has great tone and a nice feeling neck profile that is about average in size. Each string can be heard clearly and the guitar has a full, round resonance with great sustain. Beautiful faded tobacco sunburst with some great top grain.

$2979

 

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New 2008 Gibson VOS 1958 Les Paul - LEFT HANDED - Iced Tea - 8.75 Pounds

Another great new 2008 lefty '58 Reissue in iced tea! We just can't seem to get enough of these left-handed '58s in and they move quickly. If you are a lefty looking for a great example of a Les Paul, this is fine example! This one weighs only 8.75 pounds and sounds excellent.

This one has great tone and a nice feeling neck profile that is about average in size. Each string can be heard clearly and the guitar has a full, round resonance with great sustain. Beautiful iced tea sunburst with some great top grain.

Features side dot markers on both sides of the neck, just like the originals did in 1958. Also note that on left handed custom shop reissue guitars, the "Les Paul" logo will appear upside down when in the playing position, just like the originals did in the late '50s (this is a period correct detail).

$2979

 

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2008 Gibson VOS 1958 Les Paul - Washed Cherry Sunburst

Looking for a lightweight '58 Reissue? You found it - 8.65 pounds!

New 2008 Gibson VOS Les Paul '58 Reissue in a beautiful, washed cherry sunburst finish with nice grain pattern on the top. Fantastic burst with real warm coloring and good transition of colors. This guitar weighs only 8.65 pounds. Great looking fingerboard.

I sell a lot of '58 reissues and I very impressed with this one in particular. The washed cherry sunburst on this one looks very nice and approximates the look and patina of a vintage Les Paul sunburst. A very sweet guitar, indeed!

Great feeling neck with a dark fingerboard that has some nice figuring and color. Neck size is about average for this model and is very comfortable to play. Super resonant and big sounding guitar. Straight neck with no buzzing of fretting out. Sounds absolutely great and will make a discriminating player quite happy.

$2649

 

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New 2008 Gibson GLOSS Les Paul '58 Reissue in Iced Tea Sunburst.

You know you want it - just give in before someone else does. :-)

New 2008 Gibson Les Paul '58 Reissue in a Faded Tobacco Sunburst with the rare GLOSS finish (not VOS). The gloss finishes are rare and are offered with unaged hardware and unaged gloss finish, which is a premium upcharge over VOS - it is a more expensive finish to produce.

This is probably the most beautiful faded tobacco '58 I've seen yet. The gloss finish is just the icing on the cake - this guitar is stunning. Nice top grain, fantastic burst with nice gradient transition of colors.The mahogany back on this particular guitar has a very nice grain pattern to it - just beautiful.

Great feeling neck with a nicely colored fingerboard. Neck size is real comfortable and not too large at all - very comfortable to play. Resonant and big sounding guitar. Sounds absolutely great and will make someone quite happy. This guitar weighs 9.55 pounds. I find I prefer the tone of the reissues in the 9+ pound range.

$2849

 

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New 2008 Gibson VOS 1958 Les Paul - Washed Cherry Sunburst

New 2008 Gibson VOS Les Paul '58 Reissue in a beautiful, washed cherry sunburst finish with nice grain pattern on the top. Fantastic burst with real warm coloring and good transition of colors.

I sell a lot of '58 reissues and I very impressed with this one in particular. The washed cherry sunburst on this one looks very nice and approximates the look and patina of a vintage Les Paul sunburst. A very sweet guitar, indeed! A great looking, great sounding and fine playing Les Paul.

Great feeling neck with a dark fingerboard that has some nice figuring and color. Neck size is about average for this model and is very comfortable to play. Super resonant and big sounding guitar. Straight neck with no buzzing of fretting out. Sounds absolutely great and will make a discriminating player quite happy. This guitar weighs 9.4 pounds and sounds as good as she looks!

Some of the pictures were taken in semi-direct sunlight and are a bit brighter than the guitar presents in person.

$2599

 

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New 2008 Gibson VOS Les Paul '58 Reissue in Iced Tea Sunburst.

Looking for a lightweight '58 Reissue? This is the lightest one I have ever come across, weighing only 8.5 pounds! It is rare to even find a '59 Reissue at this weight. Someone is going to get an amazing solid mahogany Custom Shop Les Paul that sounds, looks and plays amazing, and it only weighs 8.5 pounds.

This is not a weight relieved production model, this is a solid, one-piece mahogany body with maple cap.

Beautiful new 2008 '58 reissue that has a great eastern maple top with some nice top grain, with a super dark and rich looking rosewood fingerboard. Great iced tea burst that transitions well into the center.

This guitar is very resonant and you can feel it vibrate against you while strumming.

$2699

 

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New 2008 Gibson VOS Les Paul '58 Reissue in Iced Tea Sunburst.

Beautiful new 2008 '58 reissue that has a great eastern maple top with some nice top grain and mineral flecks. Great iced tea burst that transitions well into the center.

Real comfortable neck with well rounded shoulders and a nicely colored fingerboard. Great player with arrow straight neck and nice low action. Has a real full tonal spectrum and is loud and dimensional unplugged. Plugged in for testing, this guitar produces classic Les Paul tones. A particularly fine Les Paul reissue. This guitar weighs 9.05 pounds and is quite resonant.

The side dot markers on the neck are some of the best looking tortoise shell markers I've seen yet on any reissue Les Paul, but don't show up well on the photographs.

$2679

 

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New 2008 Gibson Les Paul VOS '58 Reissue - Faded Tobacco

New 2008 Gibson VOS Les Paul '58 Reissue in a Faded Tobacco Sunburst. This is absolutely one of my favorite finish colors on the VOS reissues, and this one is exceptional. Fantastic burst with real warm coloring and good transition of colors.  The mahogany back on this particular guitar has a very nice grain pattern to it - just beautiful.

Great feeling neck with a nicely colored fingerboard. Neck size is real comfortable and not too large at all - very comfortable to play. Super resonant and big sounding guitar. Sounds absolutely great and will make someone quite happy. This guitar weighs 9.5 pounds and is super resonant - one of the finer '58s I've had, definitely above average.  I find I prefer the tone of the reissues in the 9+ pound range.

A note on the pictures - the guitar does not appear as yellow in person. I have the exposure set a little too hot on these pictures.

$2699

 

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New 2008 Gibson Les Paul 295 (LP-295) - Guitar of the Month, April 2008

This is such a cool new Les Paul model that I'm really pleased with! Super cool Goldtop combined with a Bigsby and upgraded hardware including a locking bridge with graphite saddles for improved tuning stability.

Great neck profile which is very similar to a 50s neck LP Standard. Very cool split-parallelogram inlays like the Super 400s.

This guitar weighs 8.7 pounds.

This is a limited edition guitar of the month for April 2008. Production is limited to 1000 pieces.

Click the thumbnail picture at left for lots of pictures and details...

$2399

 

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New 2008 Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded - Honey Burst

Weighs a mere 7.62 pounds and has unbelievable resonant, woody and dimensional tone, like a great old Les Paul. Great feeling 50s style neck that is super comfortable with the satin finish. Nice fingerboard that is tight grained. Inlays look very nice with no filler.

The satin finish yields the appearance of a well cared for vintage instrument without all the wear and tear. The nickel hardware is unaged.

The BurstBucker Pro pickups produce a great dimensional and powerful tone that cleans up nicely when you back off the volume controls. Many people feel that the Faded Standards are among the best sounding new Les Paul Gibson makes, and this one does deliver!

At their price point, this is really an incredible value on a great Les Paul.

$1525

 

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New 2008 Gibson SG Standard - Left Handed - Heritage Cherry

Fantastic new 2008 SG Standard for you lefty players! We don't see many left handed SG's and this one is a great example of workmanship and tone.

Great feeling neck that is fast and easy to play. Beefy tone due to the 490/498 pickup combination. An all around great guitar at a price point well below a Les Paul Standard or Custom Shop model.

Nothing beats an SG for its speedy neck and unlimited upper fret access. If you are a lefty looking for a great SG Standard, this one is sure to please. A lean, mean rock machine.

Weighs 6.85 pounds - nice and light for those long playing sessions.

Comes with Gibson USA case, all hang tags and original shipping box, just like it left the Gibson USA Shop. Switch tip located in small plastic bag along with the hangtags.

$1549

 

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New 2008 Gibson Les Paul Custom - Left Handed - Cherry Sunburst

Fantastic new 2008 Les Paul Custom for you lefty players! We don't see many left handed Customs and this one is a great example of workmanship and tone.

Beautiful cherry sunburst over a very nice grained maple top. Looks even better than in the pics (reds are always hard to photograph).

Great tone and resonance with long sustain. Neck profile is fantastic and not nearly as large as a '58 reissue Standard - very comfortable and easy to play. The ebony board and nicely polished frets make string bending a breeze.

Weighs 9.85 pounds, which is average for a Custom.

This guitar sells for $3799 from major online retailers. Save a bunch of money on a great lefty LP Custom!

$3299

 

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New 2008 Left-Handed '58 VOS Les Paul - Washed Cherry Sunburst

Wow, this one went very quickly within a few hours of being listed.

$2949

 

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New 2008, Gibson Les Paul Standard Faded in Honey Sunburst.

Note: 2008 prices have increased from Gibson on Gibson USA models.

Weighs a mere 6.78 pounds and has unbelievable resonant, woody and dimensional tone, like a great old Les Paul. Great feeling 50s style neck that is super comfortable with the satin finish. Nice fingerboard that is tight grained. Inlays look very nice with no filler.

The satin finish yields the appearance of a well cared for vintage instrument without all the wear and tear. The nickel hardware is unaged.

The BurstBucker Pro pickups produce a great dimensional and powerful tone that cleans up nicely when you back off the volume controls. Many people feel that the Faded Standards are among the best sounding new Les Paul Gibson makes, and this one does deliver!

At their price point, this is really an incredible value on a great Les Paul.

$1599

 

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New 2008 Left-Handed '58 VOS Les Paul - Washed Cherry Sunburst

This is a new 2008 at 2007 pricing. Gibson is raising prices on 2008's soon and this is quite likely to be the last lefty '58 at the old price.

Another great left-handed '58 VOS Les Paul. You lefties will be pleased with this one - lively and resonant as it is beautiful. Pictures don't do it justice.

Weighs in at 9.3 pounds, which is average for this model.  Has a nice tight grained fingerboard with some great coloring. Nice feeling neck profile that is not too large.

Features side dot markers on both sides of the neck, just like the originals did in 1958.

$2969

 

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New 2008 Gibson VOS Les Paul '58 Reissue - Faded Tobacco

New 2008 Gibson VOS Les Paul '58 Reissue in a Faded Tobacco Sunburst. This is absolutely one of my favorite finish colors on the VOS reissues, and this one is exceptional. Fantastic burst with real warm coloring and good transition of colors.

Great feeling neck with a nicely colored fingerboard. Neck size is real comfortable and not too large at all - very comfortable to play. Super resonant and big sounding guitar. Sounds absolutely great and will make someone quite happy. This guitar weighs 9.5 pounds and is super resonant - one of the finer '58s I've had, definitely above average.

** Gibson is raising prices on these beginning in March, so don't miss out on a great deal on a new 2008 '58 VOS! **

$2699

 

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