May 14, 2009 · Goldtops were the standard finish in '57 and the first half (more or less) of '58. Sunburst finishes were introduced in mid-or-later '58. (uber-flamey tops are distributed …

Mar 31, 2019 · The '58 Les Paul was mostly identical to a late '57 until the summer of 1958 and then changed to the new spec, the sunburst finish. I recently looked at the '57-'58 goldtop …

Apr 8, 2009 · 58s are plaintops with thicker necks (usually). 59 and 60 are flametops. 58s tend to be heavier. 60s have reflectors. Speaking strictly about the originals; 58 was a big neck. 59 …

Mar 29, 2007 · I can't decide between a '57 or '58 VOS Les Paul. As far as I can tell from the specs, the only difference between them is the color choice. The '57 comes in Goldtop (or …

Feb 25, 2020 · 60‘s slim taper are known to be relatively slim and flatter. Do you have experience with other Gibson neck shapes? Which ones do you love? Which ones do you dislike? Why? I …

Last part of Mr. Brownstone (Guns N' Roses) to make a comparison between a Gibson Les Paul Reissue 58 and a Gibson Les Paul 57. The amp is a Marshall Mini Ju...

Jan 9, 2009 · Is the '57 thinner than the '58 or are the basically the same? Comparing two 2007 R9s, a 2007 R8 and a 2007 G0 (a Guitar Center plain top version of an R0), the G0 was by far …

Jul 25, 2001 · 58 Reissue has '57 classic pickups. The Authentic 58 reissue is lightly aged and has Burstbucker pickups which are a lot stronger. Mine are anyway. My 58 Authentic has push …

Dec 1, 2023 · Gibson Custom PSL (Pre-Sold Limited) Historic 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue-Factory Burst Gloss (MusicForce In Stock) https://musicforce.co.kr/product/deta...

Jul 19, 2011 · Given that you can find some of these in about the same price range, depending on condition and other variables, which is more desirable. Both are goldtop standards but 57 or …

Jul 6, 2010 · Given the 58 was too big, how do the 57 and 59 necks compare to the 58? I had a Standard with a so-called "50's neck" and it was quite small. I'd say it was somewhere …

The Les Paul Standard, built between 1958 and 1960 are certainly the most sought-after instruments by collectors around the world, but their success was a delayed one.

Nov 15, 2007 · The difference between the 58, and 59 necks is variable, but not as big a difference in neck size to the '57. I am fonder of the '58 neck size and I consider the '59 to be thin.

Aug 1, 2011 · Some 57 standards are found with mahogany tops. I own a black 57 which gibson confirms to be mahogany. The 57 has a slightly larger neck than the 58's but sound the same.

Jun 22, 2002 · IMO the 58s and 59 neck are different... I know there are some that come close due to the hand finishing (smaller end product 02 58 and a larger end product 2001 59 might …

Jun 2, 2020 · For those who have experience with the new Gibson Original collection Standard 50’s/60’s guitars, how do they compare to an R7/R8? Are the reissues worth ~$1000 or so …