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1997 Gibson Les Paul R8 58
Estimated price for orientation: 2 800 $
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Description Brand: Gibson Model Year: 1997
I purchased this R8 in early spring 2011. It is a gorgeous quilted maple top with exquisite figuring. The neck is not a real chunky neck as I had on my 57 RI. It is a little slimmer. It has excellent resonance. I hate to part with this, but I really do not have a choice. The guitar is listed in the local market as well on the Rev. site and it may terminate at anytime. What makes this guitar special: This magnificent R8 was manufactured in '97, making it a second year model & very rare. This particular model has a stunning quilt top finished in Amber Burst. A not-too-beefy '58 profile neck combined with a pair of Gibson humbuckers, I believe these to be Burstbuckers or paf. I remember they were original. makes this gorgeous Les Paul an awesome sounding guitar & a must have for any serious player or collector!Cosmetic Condition: Excellent condition overall with some minor nicks & dings.Neck: Super comfortable, one-piece neck with cream binding & black side-dots. Beautiful, dark fingerboard with mother of pearl trapezoid inlays. Frets are in great shape with no wear. Deluxe tuners are in perfect working condition. 1 11/16" nut width; 24 3/4" scale length. Neck is straight & truss rod
Description
Brand: | Gibson | Model Year: | 1997 |
I purchased this R8 in early spring 2011. It is a gorgeous quilted maple top with exquisite figuring. The neck is not a real chunky neck as I had on my 57 RI. It is a little slimmer. It has excellent resonance. I hate to part with this, but I really do not have a choice. The guitar is listed in the local market as well on the Rev. site and it may terminate at anytime. What makes this guitar special: This magnificent R8 was manufactured in '97, making it a second year model & very rare. This particular model has a stunning quilt top finished in Amber Burst. A not-too-beefy '58 profile neck combined with a pair of Gibson humbuckers, I believe these to be Burstbuckers or paf. I remember they were original. makes this gorgeous Les Paul an awesome sounding guitar & a must have for any serious player or collector!Cosmetic Condition: Excellent condition overall with some minor nicks & dings.Neck: Super comfortable, one-piece neck with cream binding & black side-dots. Beautiful, dark fingerboard with mother of pearl trapezoid inlays. Frets are in great shape with no wear. Deluxe tuners are in perfect working condition. 1 11/16" nut width; 24 3/4" scale length. Neck is straight & truss rod