Gibson Custom Shop 1958 Les Paul Reissue R8 VOS – Heritage Cherry

Up for sale or trade is a spectacular, collector-owned 2007 Gibson Custom Shop Historic 1958 Les Paul Standard Reissue (R8). This guitar is in immaculate, like-new condition, comes from a smoke-free home, and represents the absolute pinnacle of Gibson Custom Shop quality. The finish is a gorgeous, understated Heritage Cherry Sunburst over a textbook maple plain-top with a prominent, wide wood grain. This particular run features premium tonewoods you simply cannot get on newer models. The Standout Specs: Premium Woods: 2007 build featuring an old-growth Honduran mahogany body/neck and a dark, tight-grained Madagascar rosewood fretboard. Weight: Beautifully balanced and resonant at 8.9 lbs (non-weight-relieved). Neck Profile: Quartersawn one-piece mahogany neck with a full, classic '58 "C" profile. Pickups & Tone: Loaded with original Burstbucker PAF reissues that deliver huge, woody, and complex vintage tones. The bridge has great snarl and cut, while the neck is warm and deep. Playability: Freshly set up with 10-46 strings. It plays effortlessly with a straight neck, solid intonation, and low, slinky action. Frets are nearly flawless with virtually zero wear. Condition & Extras: The guitar is structurally and cosmetically mint, exactly as it left the factory. Keep in mind this is a "VOS" (Vintage Original Spec) model, meaning it features a light, authentic factory patina on the hardware and panels. Includes everything from the factory: the hand-numbered original COA, all hangtags, and full case candy. It has also been upgraded to a premium, period-correct brown Gibson Lifton reissue hardshell case ($300+ value), completing the ultimate vintage package. Cash/Trade Value: $3,999 Trades: Highly interested in Novo guitars (Serus J, Miris J, Solus) with cash going either way depending on the deal. Open to other high-end, vintage and boutique gear. Can do a bit better on the price for a straightforward, cash-in-hand local deal. Available for local pickup in Novi, MI. I am more than happy to meet a serious buyer at a local guitar shop so you can inspect it and plug it in before purchasing. Keywords: Gibson Custom Shop, Historic Reissue, R8, 1958 Les Paul, VOS, Heritage Cherry Sunburst, Les Paul Standard, Novo Guitars