The R8 is Gibson Custom Shop's reissue of the 1958 Les Paul Standard, built in Nashville to vintage-correct specs. This 2007 example has a mahogany body and neck under a plain maple top, a chunky '58 C neck profile, an Indian rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays, 22 narrow tall frets and a 24.75" scale length. Burstbucker 1 and 2 pickups, an ABR-1 bridge and Kluson-style tuners round out the vintage-minded hardware, and the Faded Tobacco finish is a thin VOS nitrocellulose. It suits players who want the classic Les Paul look, feel and sound without the price of a true vintage original.
This one is a definite player. It has gorgeous classic looks in the plaintop, and it delivers that iconic classic rock sound. Our shop set it up with low action, and it feels and plays great. The frets show very minimal wear with plenty of life left in them. It's all original. Cosmetically, there are small dings throughout and some minor buckle rash on the back.
\- Make: Gibson
\- Model: Custom Shop '58 Les Paul Standard Reissue (R8)
\- Year: 2007
\- Finish: Faded Tobacco
\- Serial Number: 8 7053
\- Body: Mahogany with plain maple top
\- Neck: Mahogany, '58 C profile
\- Fingerboard: Indian rosewood, 22 frets
\- Scale Length: 24.75"
\- Pickups: Burstbucker 1 and 2
\- Weight: 9 lb 2 oz
\- Condition: Very Good
\- Known Issues: Small dings throughout; minor buckle rash on the back
\- Includes: Original hardshell case, case candy (no COA)
Ships carefully packed and insured for full value. International buyers are welcome — please contact us for a shipping quote before purchasing.
About Mill River Music
Mill River Music is an independent, human-powered music shop located in downtown Northampton, MA, run by a team of players, enthusiasts, and certified repair technicians. Every piece of used gear we sell is personally inspected, tested, and set up before it ships — we don't list it until we'd be happy to play it ourselves.
As Martin and Taylor certified techs, we hold our guitar work to a high standard, and we're committed to full transparency about the condition of everything we sell. No surprises.
When you buy from Mill River, you're supporting an independent local business that genuinely cares — about gear, about players, and about doing things right. We're here every step of the way. Reach out anytime.
