2014 Gibson Les Paul R8 Bourbon Burst, (Used, Comm)

The 2014 Gibson Les Paul R8 in Bourbon Burst is a historically inspired, high‑end electric guitar built to reflect the feel, tone, and construction of late‑1950s Les Paul Standards. Its body features a two‑piece carved maple top over a solid mahogany back, finished in a vintage‑inspired Bourbon Burst gloss that accentuates the wood grain and ageing aesthetic. The set‑neck uses a mahogany neck with a rounded 1950s‑style profile, paired with a rosewood fingerboard that has 22 frets and classic Gibson trapezoid inlays. The 24.75″ scale length and traditional contours give the guitar its well‑balanced feel and familiar playability.

Electronics on the R8 consist of a pair of hand‑wound Gibson humbucking pickups — typically a ’57 Classic or similar vintage‑style set — each routed to independent volume and tone controls with a three‑way toggle switch. This configuration delivers the rich, warm, and harmonically complex tones associated with vintage Les Pauls, with smooth cleans, creamy overdrive, and pronounced sustain. The wiring and pickup response are designed to capture the classic Gibson voice while providing dynamic response and clarity across volume levels.

Hardware includes a vintage‑style Tune‑O‑Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece for solid sustain and accurate intonation, along with nickel‑finished tuning machines that help maintain tuning stability. The headstock carries the historic Gibson logo and authentic vintage appointments, while the binding around the body, neck, and headstock reinforces the premium construction. The combination of the aged Bourbon Burst finish, traditional build quality, and vintage‑voiced electronics makes the 2013 Les Paul R8 a guitar that blends classic tone with refined playability.