Gibson Custom Shop M2M Danish Pete '58 Les Paul Standard in Cherry Sunburst VOS - Andertons Spec

This exquisite 'Made 2 Measure' 1958 Les Paul is one of the finest Gibson Custom Shop creations we've ever seen! Based on Danish Pete's 'True Historic' Tom Murphy '58 Les Paul Reissue — a "holy grail" guitar that he fell in love with during a visit to Gibson's London showroom a few years ago — this spellbinding instrument is an immensely-detailed recreation of that captivating LP, which evokes plenty of mouth-watering "Golden Era" charm.

'Made 2 Measure' Danish Pete 1958 Les Paul

Pete Honoré and Lee Anderton have since returned to Gibson's London HQ to spec a number of Custom Shop '58 Les Pauls through the brand's 'Made 2 Measure' programme. These instruments are heavily inspired by the Les Paul that captured Danish Pete's heart, with Gibson carefully analysing the original and copying everything from the pickups to the neck profile!

Andertons-Selected Maple Top

During the ordering process, Lee and Pete inspected several exemplary flamed/figured Maple tops from the Gibson Custom Shop menu. The pair managed to narrow down their favourite few — which have been used for this incredible M2M Custom Shop run. Trust us, there really aren't many Gibson Les Pauls out there that look as good as these!

Key Features

• Mahogany Construction — Timeless tonewood (used for the body/neck) yields the thick and sustain-rich sound synonymous with Gibson guitars.
• Non-Weight Relieved Body — Old-school design; gives the instrument a substantial feel and captures that iconic vintage sound.
• Nitrocellulose 'VOS' Finish — Traditional lacquer; allows the guitar to "breathe" and resonate more freely. It'll age beautifully over time too!
• 'Made 2 Measure' Neck Shape — Custom profile provides the same feel as Danish Pete's '58 Les Paul.
• Indian Rosewood Fingerboard — Smooth and silky material, featuring a comfortable 12" radius and 22 frets.
• Medium Jumbo Frets — Offer a controllable feel for wide vibrato and pitch-perfect string bends.
• Custom-Wound Pickups — Expertly-wired by the 'Made 2 Measure' team to capture the sound of Danish Pete's '58 Les Paul. Provide nostalgic "PAF" humbucking tones; producing a punchy mid-range character with smooth, rounded highs.
• ABR Bridge — Legendary Gibson 'Tune-O-Matic' design. Easily-adjustable and maximises string vibration transference through the body.
• Reissue Kluson Tuners — Period-correct look; high-quality construction allows for precise pitching and guarantees decades of reliable operation.
• Included Hardshell Case — Perfectly protects this remarkable Custom Shop creation against dust and damage!

Specifications

Body

• Shape: Les Paul
• Top: Figured Maple
• Back: 1-Piece Mahogany
• Weight Relief: None
• Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer, VOS

Neck

• Material: Solid Mahogany
• Profile: Custom Danish Pete 'Made 2 Measure' Shape
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Number of Frets: 22
• Frets: Medium Jumbo
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Nut Width: 1.687"
• Inlays: Aged Nitrocellulose Trapezoid
• Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Hardware

• Bridge: ABR with Thumbwheels
• Tailpiece: Reissue Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
• Tuners: Reissue Kluson Green Keys, Single Band
• Pickguard: Historic
• Knobs: Gold Top Hats
• Finish: Nickel

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Custom Danish Pete 'Made 2 Measure' Spec
• Bridge Pickup: Custom Danish Pete 'Made 2 Measure' Spec
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone
• Pickup Selector: 3-Way
• Output Jack: 1/4"

Miscellaneous

• Case: Gibson Custom Shop Hardshell Case
• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity