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WTB: Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Standard 1958 Reissue from 2017 (8 71465)
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A bit of an ask, but I'm looking for a specific guitar from the Peach blow-out of 2017 58 reissues.
Serial number is 8 71465.
Colour is ice tea.
Very distinct horizontal "seam" across the maple cap, and straight grain lines on the back (I downloaded the photos at the time).
No idea if anyone here bought it, but it was the one that caught my eye at the time but, sadly, couldn't buy.
If you own it and won't be parted from it in this life then perhaps you could let me know and put me out of my misery.
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In fairness, it did seem like most of those guitars from the Peach blowout ended up with members of this forum.
8 71465 was in that batch and was amongst six Iced Teas I got to choose from based on pictures and details sent to me me by email. From those six I chose 8 71472 and I still have it. Subtle flame and light weight, lovely guitar.
None of this helps much, but I was very close to buying the guitar you’re looking for.
Rob
I actually picked that one due to the distinctive horizontal stripe in the maple cap, it was something a bit different that made the guitar stand out.
It is a great guitar and I can’t see me selling it but if I ever do I know where you are.
Did we ever get an approximate total of how many were bought by members of this forum?
Well, I didn't expect a great deal of traffic in this thread but I guess this shows the power and community of this forum (all in a good way, I hasten to add).
And, lo and behold, the owner is here (as Brize rightly states, most of those R8s did head this way!).
@Ossyrocks - I thought I'd done well getting this close. Congrats on finding yourself a keeper but I guess you can always keep me in mind if you decide to move your 58 along - thanks (pics? - would be nice to see it).
A low weight ice tea is something I quite fancy, especially from this 2017 bunch, and I'm always open to offers.
@Matt4887 - well, congratulations to you too (and to me, to some extent, for finding the owner of the guitar). Pleased to hear that it's a great guitar - it's reassuring that I picked out a good 'un, if only virtually
Thanks to everyone for your comments very much appreciated.
In terms of approximate numbers - most, I think
https://www.peachguitars.com/brands/gibson-58-les-paul-limited-run/gibson-custom-58-les-paul-ltd-run-iced-tea-vos-871465.htm
Nothing better than a R8. Here is my 2013:
From Ossy's photos above, I'd also tip my cap to 871470 and 871472.
The search for a light-weight ice tea 58 (or 59) continues ...