The 1971 Gibson Les Paul Standard 1954/58 Reissue is a fascinating and comparatively rare early-1970s Les Paul, built during a period when Gibson briefly revisited the construction and simplicity of its original 1950s Goldtop design.

Although historically marketed as a ’58 Reissue, the specification is much closer to a 1954 Les Paul Standard, combining a mahogany body with carved maple top, one-piece mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, P-90 pickup configuration and wraparound-style bridge design.

This particular example has been fitted with a pair of Seymour Duncan P90 pickups. The tuners, jackplate and bridge have also been changed, while the remaining hardware is original.

This vintage Gibson is in Good condition, weighs an actual 9.4 lbs, and includes a hardcase.

AT A GLANCE

Detail	Specification
Brand	Gibson
Model	Les Paul Standard 1954/58 Reissue
Year	1971
Type	Vintage Solid Body Electric Guitar
Pickups	Seymour Duncan P90s
Changed Parts	Tuners, Jackplate & Bridge
Remaining Hardware	Original
Weight	9.4 lbs
Condition	Good / Vintage Pre-Owned
Case	Hardcase Included

PRE-OWNED / VINTAGE CONDITION REPORT

This is a Pre-Owned 1971 Gibson Les Paul Standard 1954/58 Reissue in Good condition.

As expected from a genuine early-1970s instrument, there are signs of previous ownership, cosmetic wear and ageing consistent with its history.

Several components have been changed during the guitar’s life:

• The tuners have been replaced

• The jackplate has been replaced

• The bridge has been replaced

• The original pickups have been replaced with Seymour Duncan P90s

The remaining hardware is original.

This individual guitar weighs 9.4 lbs.

A hardcase is included.

MODIFICATIONS & ORIGINALITY

This guitar should be viewed as a genuine vintage Gibson with a combination of original and replacement components rather than as a completely untouched collector example.

The most significant changes are the Seymour Duncan P90 pickups, replacement tuners, replacement jackplate and replacement bridge.

Importantly, the remaining hardware is original, preserving much of the instrument’s original early-1970s specification and character.

For many players, the combination of genuine vintage Gibson construction with practical replacement components makes an instrument like this particularly appealing as a working vintage guitar.

KEY FEATURES

• Genuine 1971 Gibson Les Paul

• Standard 1954/58 Reissue

• Early-1970s Gibson production

• Rare vintage reissue model

• Mahogany body

• Carved maple top

• One-piece mahogany neck

• No conventional Norlin-era neck volute

• Rosewood fingerboard

• 24.75" scale length

• 22 frets

• Trapezoid fingerboard inlays

• Dual Seymour Duncan P90 pickups

• Passive electronics

• 3-way pickup selector

• 2 Volume controls

• 2 Tone controls

• Replacement bridge

• Replacement tuners

• Replacement jackplate

• Remaining hardware original

• Actual measured weight of 9.4 lbs

• Good vintage condition

• Hardcase included

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

This model represents a particularly unusual chapter in Gibson history.

While many early-1970s Les Pauls followed the heavier multi-piece construction associated with the Norlin period, this reissue deliberately returned to a more traditional formula with a one-piece mahogany body and one-piece mahogany neck.

The result is a Les Paul with much more in common structurally with the company’s 1950s instruments than many contemporary Gibson models.

The fitted Seymour Duncan P90s retain the raw, immediate single-coil character that suits this design particularly well.

DETAILED FEATURES & BENEFITS

Rare 1971 Reissue

This model was produced in relatively small numbers and occupies an unusual position in Gibson’s catalogue.

It was marketed as a 1958-style reissue but actually follows the layout of a mid-1950s P90-equipped Les Paul much more closely.

Mahogany Body

The mahogany body provides the strong midrange, sustain and warmth associated with a traditional Les Paul.

Carved Maple Top

A carved maple top adds definition and attack while preserving the classic Les Paul tonal balance.

One-Piece Construction

One of the most interesting features of this model is its comparatively traditional body and neck construction.

Period examples are documented with one-piece mahogany bodies and one-piece mahogany necks, making them unusual within early-1970s Gibson production.

Mahogany Neck

The mahogany neck contributes to the guitar’s sustain and familiar Les Paul feel.

Rosewood Fingerboard

The rosewood fingerboard provides a traditional playing surface and classic visual appearance.

24.75" Scale Length

The traditional 24.75" Gibson scale length gives the strings a slightly softer feel than a 25.5" design.

This makes expressive bends and vibrato particularly comfortable.

22-Fret Layout

The guitar uses the traditional 22-fret Les Paul layout.

Seymour Duncan P90 Pickups

This example has been fitted with Seymour Duncan P90 pickups.

P90s occupy a useful middle ground between conventional Fender-style single coils and humbuckers, providing more midrange weight and output than many narrow single coils while retaining excellent attack and harmonic detail.

Neck P90

The neck pickup provides a warm, full sound that works particularly well for blues, jazzier cleans and smooth lead work.

Bridge P90

The bridge P90 delivers greater bite and upper-mid presence, making it especially effective for classic rock, blues and overdriven rhythm tones.

Traditional Controls

The familiar Gibson layout provides individual Volume and Tone controls for each pickup.

This allows the neck and bridge pickups to be balanced independently.

Three-Way Selector

The 3-way toggle provides neck, both-pickups and bridge settings.

Replacement Bridge

The bridge has been replaced during the guitar’s life.

This is disclosed clearly as part of the guitar’s current vintage specification.

Replacement Tuners

The tuners are replacements rather than the guitar’s original set.

Replacement Jackplate

The jackplate has also been replaced.

Remaining Original Hardware

Aside from the specified replacement components, the remaining hardware is original.

This preserves a significant amount of the guitar’s genuine 1971 componentry.

9.4 lbs Actual Weight

This individual guitar weighs 9.4 lbs.

It retains the solid, substantial feel traditionally associated with a vintage Les Paul without reaching the extreme weight of some later Norlin-era examples.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The 1971 Gibson Les Paul Standard 1954/58 Reissue is particularly well suited to vintage Gibson enthusiasts, Les Paul collectors, blues players and classic-rock musicians looking for an uncommon early reissue with genuine vintage construction.

Its replacement pickups and hardware also make it a particularly appealing proposition for a player who wants to use a genuine vintage Gibson rather than preserve a completely untouched collector piece.

PLAYING STYLES & APPLICATIONS

This Les Paul is particularly well suited to:

• Blues

• Classic rock

• Rock

• Americana

• Garage rock

• Indie

• Lead guitar

• Rhythm guitar

• Studio recording

• Low-to-medium gain valve tones

The Seymour Duncan P90s are especially effective with overdriven valve amplifiers.

HOW IT COMPARES

1971 Reissue vs Contemporary Les Paul Deluxe

Many early-1970s Gibson Les Pauls were produced as Les Paul Deluxe models with mini-humbuckers and more typical Norlin-era construction.

The 1954/58 Reissue instead revisited the earlier P90-equipped Les Paul formula.

P90s vs Humbuckers

Humbuckers generally produce a thicker and smoother sound with reduced electrical hum.

P90s provide a more immediate attack, stronger upper-mid character and greater single-coil openness.

Vintage Reissue vs Modern Historic Reissue

Modern Gibson Custom Historic models aim for extremely detailed reproductions of 1950s Les Paul construction.

This 1971 instrument is itself now a vintage guitar and represents one of Gibson’s much earlier attempts to revisit its own 1950s history.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Details
Product Type	Vintage Solid Body Electric Guitar
Brand	Gibson
Model	Les Paul Standard 1954/58 Reissue
Year	1971
Country of Manufacture	USA
Body Shape	Les Paul
Body Material	Mahogany
Top	Carved Maple
Neck Construction	Set Neck
Neck Material	Mahogany
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Scale Length	24.75"
Frets	22
Inlays	Trapezoid
Pickup Configuration	SS
Neck Pickup	Seymour Duncan P90
Bridge Pickup	Seymour Duncan P90
Electronics	Passive
Controls	2 Volume, 2 Tone
Switching	3-Way Toggle
Bridge	Replacement
Tuners	Replacement
Jackplate	Replacement
Remaining Hardware	Original
Weight	9.4 lbs
Case	Hardcase Included
Condition	Good / Vintage Pre-Owned

POWER REQUIREMENTS

None.

The Seymour Duncan P90 pickups and control circuit are passive and require no battery or external power supply.

FAIR DEAL MUSIC EXPERT VERDICT ★★★★★

Best suited for: Vintage Gibson players and collectors looking for an uncommon early Les Paul reissue with P90 character and a strong balance between originality and practical player-grade modifications.

Customers usually upgrade from: Modern Gibson Les Paul Standards, Classics, Specials and high-end P90-equipped guitars.

Most commonly paired with: Valve amplifiers, boost, low-gain overdrive, fuzz and vintage-style analogue effects.

Our tip: This is the sort of vintage guitar that makes particular sense as a player. The replaced tuners, bridge, jackplate and pickups are already disclosed, so you can enjoy the genuine 1971 Gibson construction without the same pressure to preserve a completely untouched museum-grade example.

Showroom feedback: Early-1970s Gibson production can vary enormously, which is exactly why this model is so interesting. Its traditional construction and P90 layout give it much more of a 1950s-inspired personality than many Les Pauls produced around the same period.

WHY BUY PRE-OWNED FROM FAIR DEAL MUSIC?

Buying a genuine 1971 Gibson Les Paul Standard 1954/58 Reissue offers the opportunity to own an unusual early Gibson reissue that is now itself more than five decades old.

This example has replacement Seymour Duncan P90 pickups, tuners, jackplate and bridge, while the remaining hardware is original.

It is in Good condition, weighs 9.4 lbs, and includes a hardcase.

Fair Deal Music has decades of experience buying, selling and part-exchanging vintage, rare and high-value guitars.

WHY BUY FROM FAIR DEAL MUSIC?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

Fair Deal Music combines a large Birmingham showroom with nationwide ecommerce and knowledgeable musician-led advice.

Customers benefit from:

• Family-run independent retailer established in 1987

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• Knowledgeable musician-led advice

• Extensive experience with vintage and high-value Gibson guitars

• Experience with rare and modified vintage instruments

• Large Birmingham showroom

• Secure online ordering

• Fast UK delivery

• Friendly customer support

• Part-exchange and trade-in service

• Request a Video Demo option

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PART EXCHANGE / TRADE-IN

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Trading in can remove many of the complications involved in selling valuable instruments privately while allowing their value to go directly towards your next purchase.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is this a genuine 1971 Gibson Les Paul?

Yes. This is a 1971 Gibson Les Paul Standard 1954/58 Reissue.

Why is it called a 1954/58 Reissue?

The model was historically referred to as a ’58 Reissue, but its P90 pickups and wraparound-style bridge concept more closely resemble a 1954 Les Paul Standard.

Where was it made?

It was made in the USA.

What is the body made from?

It uses a mahogany body with a carved maple top.

What is the neck made from?

It has a mahogany neck.

Is the neck one-piece?

Period examples of this model are documented with a one-piece mahogany neck.

Does it have a rosewood fingerboard?

Yes.

What is the scale length?

It uses Gibson’s traditional 24.75" scale length.

How many frets does it have?

It has 22 frets.

What pickups are fitted?

It has a pair of Seymour Duncan P90 pickups.

Are the pickups original?

No. The Seymour Duncan P90s are replacement pickups.

Are the tuners original?

No. The tuners have been changed.

Is the bridge original?

No. The bridge has been changed.

Is the jackplate original?

No. The jackplate has been changed.

Is the rest of the hardware original?

Yes. Apart from the specified replacement components, the remaining hardware is original.

Are the electronics active?

No. They are passive.

Does it require a battery?

No.

What controls does it have?

Two Volume controls, two Tone controls and a 3-way pickup selector.

What condition is it in?

This guitar is in Good condition.

How much does it weigh?

This individual guitar weighs 9.4 lbs.

Does it come with a case?

Yes. A hardcase is included.

Is the case original?

The case has not been confirmed as original, so it is simply described as a hardcase.

Is it collectible despite the modifications?

Yes. It remains a genuine and relatively uncommon 1971 Gibson reissue. The modifications affect originality but can also make the instrument more accessible as a serious vintage player.

Is it suitable for blues?

Absolutely. P90-equipped Les Pauls are exceptionally well suited to blues thanks to their strong midrange and dynamic response.

Is it suitable for classic rock?

Yes. The combination of Les Paul construction and P90 pickups is ideal for classic rock and overdriven valve tones.

Can I request a video demo?

Yes. A video demo is strongly recommended for a vintage instrument like this and is a useful way to hear the fitted Seymour Duncan P90s.

Can I arrange an in-person inspection?

Yes. A vintage Gibson is especially well suited to an in-person inspection at Fair Deal Music’s Birmingham showroom.

Can I part-exchange another vintage guitar against it?

Yes. Fair Deal Music considers vintage, collectible and modern musical instruments for part exchange.