Description
If you're looking for a Les Paul that channels the golden era of electric guitar with unfiltered energy and timeless appeal, this Gibson Custom 1958 Les Paul Standard Heavy Aged BOTB 153 is the one that instantly speaks to collectors, enthusiasts, and serious players alike. Built to capture the soul of the "Beauty of the Burst" era, this instrument isn't just a guitar; it's a story you can play, touch, and own-a direct homage to the legendary Page 153 from the iconic BOTB (Beauty of the Burst) book. For anyone drawn to vintage magic or the unmistakable vibe of a heavily-played original, this is the closest you can get to the real thing without spending a lifetime on the hunt.
Meticulously crafted at Gibson Custom, this '58 Les Paul showcases a handpicked figured plain maple top over a solid mahogany back, finished in a jaw-dropping Murphy Lab Heavy Aged Full Cherry A-Dye. The heavy aging is more than just cosmetic; every weather check and nick feels organic, echoing decades of stories and late-night sessions. Under the hood, a pair of CustomBucker Aged AL3 pickups (uncovered, double black) deliver those dynamic, vintage-voiced tones that made the '50s Les Pauls so legendary, fat, clear, and full of harmonic richness. The historic ABR-1 bridge and lightweight aluminum stop bar ensure rock-solid sustain and old-school resonance, making this guitar a beast on stage and in the studio.
Playability is everything on this model. The chunky 1950s D-shape neck profile (.900"/.1000") fills the hand just right, perfect for players who want that substantial, vintage grip. The 1-piece rosewood board with historic trapezoid inlays and Jescar narrow-tall frets feels authentic under your fingers, offering excellent response for both intricate runs and big, soulful bends. The attention to detail continues with tortoise side dots, aged cream binding, and a nylon reissue nut that helps keep your tuning solid night after night.
Every visual detail tells a story: from the unmistakable heavy-aged nickel hardware to the true historic knobs and toggle, every inch feels like a page pulled from vintage guitar history. Even the exposed double black pickups, with covers left in the case, add to that raw, pure vibe; it's a nod to the way original 'bursts were often modded by their earliest owners. Whether you're capturing the look for a video shoot or searching for the right feel in a dimly lit club, this guitar absolutely commands attention.
This is more than just a reissue, it's a living tribute to the Les Paul legend. Cream City Music is proud to offer this exceptional instrument, a guitar that blurs the line between collectible and playable art. If you want an unforgettable connection to the heart of rock and blues history, the BOTB 153 is ready to become part of your story.
Specifications:
- Body: Mahogany back, handpicked figured plain maple top
- Finish: Murphy Lab Heavy Aged, Beauty of the Burst Page 153 Full Cherry A-Dye
- Neck: Mahogany, 17° headstock angle, 24 3/4" scale, 1950s Chunky D-Shape (0.900"/1.000"), black (standard) headstock face, truss rod assembly reissue, maple spline
- Fingerboard: 1-piece rosewood, 9mm, 24 3/4" scale, tortoise side dots, 1-piece '58 reissue celluloid trapezoid inlays, aged cellulose thin cream binding, 24 3/4" length, 22 frets (Jescar FW50078, historic narrow-tall), nylon reissue nut
- Pickups: CustomBucker Aged AL3 15.5K Unpotted Double Black (uncovered, exposed double black, both neck and bridge), covers not mounted-put in case
- Electronics: Les Paul reissue harness, top hat gold true historic knobs, dial pointers, switchcraft switch, amber true historic toggle cap
- Hardware Finish: Heavy aged nickel (matched)
- Bridge: ABR-1 historic reissue, no retainer wire, notched
- Tailpiece: Lightweight aluminum stop bar, historic nickel
- Tuning Machines: Kluson Deluxe SD90 (single band), historic nickel
- Strap Buttons: Butt and shoulder, historic
- Pickguard: Reissue cream, historic
- Truss Rod Cover: Historic, advanced
- Control Plate: Black, LP '09 reissue
- Jack Plate: Cream, true historic
- Case: Includes Gibson Custom Case
Sku: LPR58PSL22406
