Gibson Custom Shop PSL 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue Gloss Nordic Blue 8.13 #86075

he Gibson Custom Shop PSL 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue Gloss Nordic Blue is a masterfully crafted tribute to one of the most revered vintage electric guitars ever produced. Built with uncompromising attention to historic detail, this reissue captures the look, feel, and tone of an original 1958 Les Paul while presenting it in a striking Gloss Nordic Blue finish. From its hide glue construction to its period-correct plastics and hardware, every element reflects Gibson Custom Shop’s dedication to vintage accuracy and tonal excellence.

True to the original formula, the guitar features a classic Les Paul body shape with a 2-piece hand-picked maple top, fitted using traditional hide glue for maximum resonance and tonal transfer. The back is carved from a single piece of lightweight mahogany, with no weight relief, delivering the full, rich sustain and depth that defined late-’50s examples. A 1-ply Royalite binding frames the body, while the nitrocellulose lacquer finish enhances both resonance and visual authenticity, allowing the instrument to age gracefully over time.

The solid mahogany neck is carved to a substantial 1950s Chunky D profile, measuring approximately .9" to 1.0", offering a comfortable yet authoritative grip that vintage enthusiasts will immediately appreciate. It joins the body with a long tenon, hide glue fit for optimal stability and sustain. The 24.75" scale length pairs with an Indian rosewood fingerboard—also hide glue fit—featuring a 12" radius and 22 Historic Gibson narrow/tall frets for effortless bending and articulate note definition. A nylon nut, measuring 1.687" in width, enhances tuning stability and contributes to the instrument’s authentic tonal character. Aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid inlays and carefully dimensioned end-of-board width complete the historically faithful fingerboard aesthetic.

Hardware appointments are equally precise and period-correct. The nickel-finished components include a no-wire ABR-1 bridge with nickel-plated brass saddles and a lightweight aluminum stop bar tailpiece for enhanced resonance and clarity. Kluson single-line, single-ring tuning machines provide vintage styling and reliable performance. The guitar’s plastics—crafted from laminated cellulose acetate butyrate and Royalite—include M69 mounting rings, a laminated pickguard, black Royalite control covers, butyrate gold top hat knobs, and an amber Catalin switch tip, all meticulously recreated to match original late-’50s specifications. Even the truss rod system reflects authenticity, featuring an authentic 1950s no-tube design and stepped 2-ply cover.

Tonally, this instrument is equipped with a pair of Custombucker pickups, widely celebrated for their ability to replicate the airy, dynamic response of original PAF humbuckers. The neck pickup delivers warm, articulate lows and singing sustain, while the bridge pickup offers punchy mids and crisp high-end bite. CTS 500K audio taper potentiometers paired with paper-in-oil capacitors ensure smooth volume and tone control, preserving clarity as you roll back the knobs. A 3-way Switchcraft selector and Switchcraft output jack provide reliable, professional-grade switching performance. Strung with .010–.046 gauge strings, the guitar arrives ready for expressive bends, dynamic rhythm work, and soaring lead tones.

This instrument (Serial No. LPR58PSL000000629) comes housed in a Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-latch case, further reinforcing its vintage pedigree. Included accessories consist of a Gibson Custom switchplate medallion with historic black plastic cover (stored in the case), a Certificate of Authenticity booklet, and historic reissue hang tags—ensuring collectibility and provenance.

With its historically accurate construction, premium tonewoods, and meticulous craftsmanship, the Gibson Custom Shop PSL 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue in Gloss Nordic Blue stands as both a faithful recreation of a golden-era icon and a visually distinctive instrument destined to inspire players and collectors alike.

Other specifications include:

• Body Shape Les Paul
• Top 2-Piece Hand Picked Maple, Hide Glue Fit
• Back 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
• Binding 1-Ply Royalite
• Weight Relief None
• Finish Nitrocellulose
• Neck Material Solid Mahogany
• Profile 1950's Chunky D (.9" - 1.0")
• Scale Length 24.75" / 628.65mm
• Fingerboard Material Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
• Fingerboard Radius 12"
• Number Of Frets 22
• Frets Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall
• Nut Material Nylon
• Nut Width 1.687" / 42.85mm
• End of Board Width 2.2239" / 56.89mm
• Inlays Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
• Joint Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
• Hardware Finish Nickel
• Tuner Plating Nickel
• Bridge No-Wire ABR-1
• Saddle Material Nickel-plated Brass
• Tailpiece Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
• Tuning Machines Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
• Pickguard Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
• TrussRod Authentic 1950s No-Tube
• Truss Rod Cover Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
• Control Knobs Butyrate Gold Top Hats
• Switch Tip Amber Catalin
• Switchwasher Silkscreened Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
• Jack Plate Cover Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
• Control Covers Black Royalite
• Strap Buttons Aluminum
• Mounting Rings M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
• Pickup Covers Authentic Profile Nickel Silver
• Neck Pickup Custombucker 
• Bridge Pickup Custombucker 
• Controls CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
• Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft
• Output Jack Switchcraft
• Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Case Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch
• Accessories Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Black Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags
• LPR58PSL000000629
• 8 lbs 13 oz
• #86075

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