The Gibson LPR-8 is a faithful Custom Shop reissue of the legendary 1958 Les Paul Standard—an icon that marked the beginning of the "Burst" era. While the '58s lacked the highly figured tops of later '59 models, they remain revered for their chunky neck profiles, solid build, and powerful tonal character. This 2003 example in Lemonburst comes from the early years of the Historic series, when Gibson’s Custom Shop was deepening its commitment to vintage-correct details and premium craftsmanship.
This guitar features a solid, non-weight relieved mahogany body with a carved maple top, paired with a one-piece mahogany neck and rosewood fretboard. The rounded ’50s neck profile offers a comfortable yet substantial feel, while the twin Burstbucker humbuckers deliver a rich and articulate tone—bold in the low end, vocal in the mids, and smooth on the top. Whether clean or overdriven, it responds beautifully to touch and dynamics, making it equally at home in blues, rock, or vintage-inspired Americana.
Condition is excellent overall with only light tarnishing on the nickel hardware, enhancing its naturally aged aesthetic. Frets show minimal wear, and the finish has mellowed nicely, giving it that soft vintage glow you want in a Lemonburst LP. Playability is smooth, with great setup and sustain for days.
A brilliant opportunity to pick up a golden-era Historic that nails the look, feel, and tone of an original Burst without the collector price tag.
Comes in its original Gibson Custom Shop hardshell case.
Features:
Action at 1st Fret: 0.5mm
Action at 12th Fret: 1.25mm
Neck Depth at 1st Fret: 23.61mm
Neck Depth at 12th Fret: 25.93mm
Nut Width: 43.11mm
Width at 12th Fret: 52.29mm
Weight: 4.12kg / 9.08lb
Model: Gibson Custom Shop LPR-8
Year: 2003
Finish: Lemonburst
Body: Solid Mahogany
Top: Carved Maple
Neck: One-piece Mahogany, ’50s Rounded Profile
Fingerboard: Rosewood with Trapezoid Inlays
Pickups: Gibson Burstbuckers
Bridge: ABR-1 with Stopbar Tailpiece
Tuners: Kluson Deluxe
Hardware: Nickel
Frets: Original
Case: Original Gibson Custom Shop hardshell case
