Gibson Custom Shop Historic Collection ’58 Les Paul Standard Flame Top Reissue 2002 – Factory Worn Butterscotch

Description

2002 Gibson Custom Shop ’58 Les Paul Standard Historic Reissue – Factory Worn Butterscotch

This 2002 Gibson Custom Shop R8 is the real deal—dripping with vintage character, dialed‑in playability, and that unmistakable Les Paul swagger. Finished in a rare factory‑worn butterscotch relic, it has the look and feel of a well‑loved late‑’50s original without the six‑figure price tag.

Highlights

• Factory Worn Butterscotch Finish – Authentic aging straight from the Custom Shop
• Highly Flamed Maple Top – Eye‑catching figure with tons of movement
• Comfortable ’58 Neck Profile – Full, rounded carve that feels great in the hand
• Low‑Action Pro Setup – Smooth, fast, and ready to play
• Original Case + COA + Hang Tags – Fully intact collector’s package

Specs

• Model: 2002 Gibson Custom Shop ’58 Les Paul Standard Historic Reissue (R8)
• Body: Solid mahogany with carved flamed maple top
• Neck: Mahogany, ’58 rounded profile
• Fingerboard: Rosewood with trapezoid inlays
• Scale Length: 24.75″
• Pickups: Gibson CustomBucker‑style PAF reissues (year‑correct spec)
• Hardware: Nickel
• Bridge: ABR‑1 with stopbar tailpiece
• Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 3‑way toggle
• Weight: 8lbs 7oz

Between the flamed top, the factory relic work, and the early‑2000s Custom Shop build quality, this R8 has all the mojo you want in a Historic. It’s a player’s dream and a collector’s keeper.