Here is a very scarce factory Bigsby-equipped Gibson Custom Shop Historic 1958 Les Paul Reissue (R8), finished in a beautifully nuanced Iced Tea Burst, built in 2012. This instrument is a superb representation of Gibson’s Custom Shop at its finest, capturing the essence of a true ‘58 plaintop. The top displays authentic, understated figuring with classic late-’50s grain character, perfectly complemented by the rich, warm burst that continues to deepen with age.

Factory Bigsby-equipped R8s are seldom encountered, and this example stands out as a particularly well-balanced and tonally impressive piece. The neck features a full, late-’50s profile, offering a substantial yet comfortable feel in the hand, paired with a notably dark and dense rosewood fingerboard of excellent quality.

Tonally, the guitar is everything one would expect from a top-tier Historic Reissue. The original Burstbucker pickups deliver articulate, dynamic response with warmth, clarity, and excellent harmonic complexity. Acoustically, it resonates beautifully, translating effortlessly into a rich amplified voice.

Weighing 4.2kg, it sits comfortably within the ideal range for a Bigsby-equipped Les Paul, maintaining both balance and sustain. The instrument remains entirely original throughout, with no modifications, breaks, or repairs. Condition is very good, presenting as a well-cared-for, moderately played example. There are minor signs of use, including small bumps and light surface wear, but nothing that detracts from its overall presentation. In fact, the guitar is beginning to exhibit a highly attractive natural patina across the hardware, lending it an increasingly vintage-correct aesthetic. The frets remain in excellent condition with ample life, the neck is straight, the truss rod operates as intended, and all binding is secure and clean. Supplied with its original Gibson Custom Shop Lifton-style hard case, certificate of authenticity, and accompanying case candy. A truly compelling example of a scarce and collectible variant, offering both visual elegance and exceptional tonal performance—an outstanding addition for the discerning player or collector seeking a distinctive take on the classic ‘58 Les Paul.

Gas Station Guitars is a UK Ltd company, and we proudly offer a no-questions 14-day refund policy on all instruments.

We have extensive experience shipping guitars safely worldwide, with professional packing methods developed to protect both hardcase and softcase instruments in transit. Every guitar is securely packaged using heavy-duty materials to ensure it arrives exactly as described.

At Gas Station Guitars, each instrument is carefully hand-selected. If a guitar doesn’t impress us in tone, feel, and overall character, it simply doesn’t make it into our inventory. If it’s listed by us, you can be confident it’s something special.

• All photos shown are of the actual guitar
• Every instrument is fully inspected and in hand—no drop-shipping
• Shipped directly from us to you

Please note:

• This guitar is not available for trades or part exchange
• We are unable to offer holds or layaways

We ship WORLDWIDE including:

• United Kingdom
• European Union
• United States
• Canada
• Australia

Professional service, accurate descriptions, and carefully curated instruments are at the core of everything we do.

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