How much is a 58 Les Paul worth?

Gibson shipped 256 Les Paul Customs in 1958 at a list price of $375. The No. 537 Case was an extra $47.50. The current value for the guitar with case in excellent all-original condition is $50,000.

What pickups are in a 58 Les Paul?

The Humbucking pickup replaced the P-90 on the Les Paul Model in 1957. It’s commonly called the “PAF” pickup because of the sticker on the back that reads “PATENT APPLIED FOR”. This is the pickup that helps make the 1958 Gibson Les Paul Standard such a coveted guitar.

What is a VOS guitar?

VOS stands for Vintage Original Spec, and refers to Gibson’s line of guitars that use the “original” spec of guitars from the late 50s/early 60s line of Gibson guitars that now sell for tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.

How many 59 Les Pauls does Joe Bonamassa own?

The book is just another piece of the puzzle.” Bonamassa bought his first ’59 Les Paul in 2010. He now has 10—with an additional eight 1960 Les Pauls—in his massive arsenal.

What is a Les Paul R8?

The Gibson R8 Les Paul Standard Reissue is as close as many of us can now get to the iconic late 1950’s sunburst Les Paul. Built following the original patterns, the Gibson R8 pairs a book-matched flame-Maple top on a tropical Mahogany back, with Mahogany neck and Indian Rosewood fingerboard.

Which Les Paul has the thickest neck?

Les Paul Standard 50s
The Les Paul Standard 50s has a thicker neck profile than the 60s. Most people have a preference of what kind of neck they prefer – if you don’t, I’d suggest coming down and trying them both out. Maybe if you’re used to modern Fenders, then the Slim Taper profile on the 60s might feel a little more familiar.

When did Gibson start vos?

2006
The Vintage Original Spec line (VOS) best exemplifies the Custom Shop’s unyielding dedication to historical accuracy. The line, launched in 2006, to date has released 17 Les Paul and SG models. Each guitar features solid mahogany backs and long neck tenons to reproduce the sound and sustain of the vintage instruments.

What does the T stand for in Gibson guitars?

Recently, Gibson announced their 2017 lineup of electric guitars. This largely consisted of a range of Traditional (T) and High Performance (HP) guitars.

How many guitars does Rick Nielsen own?

Equipment. Nielsen has owned about two thousand guitars over the years and as of 2018 had about 500 instruments.

What is R9 Gibson?

It stands for “re-issue”. An R9 is a 1959 Re-issue, an R0 is a 1960.

What are Gibson R numbers?

After 1960, Lles Pauls looked like SG’s. The “R” designation refers to a Gibson Custom Shop Historic reissue of a particular year. For example, an R4 refers to a 1954 Les Paul reissue.