The 1971 Gibson Les Paul Standard 1954/58 Reissue is a vintage Gibson solid-body electric guitar combining the classic Les Paul formula with a number of replacement and reproduction components. Its mahogany body features a carved maple top, while the mahogany neck has a rounded profile and a rosewood fingerboard with 22 frets and traditional trapezoid inlays.

This particular example is fitted with Seymour Duncan P90 pickups in the neck and bridge positions, giving it a distinctive single-coil voice within the familiar Les Paul format. The guitar also features replacement Kluson Deluxe tuners, a reproduction bridge, replaced jackplate and reproduced studs.

Finished in a classic Sunburst, it retains the familiar shape, substantial feel and visual character associated with vintage Les Paul guitars, while its replacement components make it important to view the instrument as a modified example rather than a completely factory-original guitar.

At A Glance

Key Detail	Information
Model	Gibson Les Paul Standard 1954/58 Reissue
Year	1971
Body	Mahogany
Top	Carved maple
Neck	Mahogany, rounded profile
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Frets	22
Inlays	Trapezoid
Scale Length	24.75"
Pickups	Seymour Duncan P90, neck and bridge
Controls	2 volume, 2 tone
Pickup Selector	3-way
Bridge	Reproduction
Tuners	Replacement Kluson Deluxe
Jackplate	Replaced
Studs	Reproduced
Finish	Sunburst
Headstock	Gibson logo

Condition Overview

Modified Vintage Example

This guitar should be understood as a vintage Gibson with replacement and reproduction components.

The supplied information identifies the Seymour Duncan P90 pickups, Kluson Deluxe tuners, reproduction bridge, replaced jackplate and reproduced studs as modifications or replacement parts. These details are important for collectors and players alike and should be considered when assessing the guitar against a fully original example.

The underlying Les Paul construction and overall vintage character remain central to the instrument, but it should not be represented as factory-original throughout.

What's Included?

• ✔ 1971 Gibson Les Paul Standard 1954/58 Reissue

• ✔ Seymour Duncan P90 pickups

• ✔ Replacement Kluson Deluxe tuners

• ✔ Reproduction bridge

• ✔ Replaced jackplate

• ✔ Reproduced studs

• ✔ Sunburst finish

Condition Notes

The supplied information confirms several replacement and reproduction components. The bridge, tuners, jackplate and studs are not all original factory components, while the guitar is fitted with Seymour Duncan P90 pickups.

For a vintage instrument, these details are significant because originality can have a major bearing on collector interest and value. The guitar therefore offers a combination of vintage Gibson construction and later/replacement components rather than an entirely original specification.

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

For a vintage modified instrument, our assessment focuses on both the underlying guitar and the condition of its replacement components.

• ✔ Vintage Gibson Les Paul construction identified

• ✔ Mahogany body with carved maple top

• ✔ Mahogany neck

• ✔ Rosewood fingerboard

• ✔ 22-fret specification

• ✔ Seymour Duncan P90 pickups installed

• ✔ Replacement Kluson Deluxe tuners identified

• ✔ Reproduction bridge identified

• ✔ Replaced jackplate identified

• ✔ Reproduced studs identified

• ✔ Modifications clearly disclosed

Service / Setup Work

The supplied information does not specify any additional Fair Deal Music setup or servicing work carried out on this individual instrument.

As with any vintage electric guitar, setup requirements can vary according to the instrument's current condition, playing preferences and intended use.

What Makes The 1971 Gibson Les Paul Standard 1954/58 Reissue Special?

The appeal of this guitar lies in the combination of its 1971 Gibson Les Paul construction and modified specification.

The carved maple top over a mahogany body provides the classic Les Paul foundation, while the mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard and trapezoid inlays reinforce its traditional styling.

The most significant tonal departure is the installation of Seymour Duncan P90 pickups. Rather than reproducing the more familiar humbucker-equipped Les Paul sound, the P90s give this guitar a different character and make it particularly interesting for players who want vintage Gibson aesthetics with a more immediate single-coil response.

Key Features & Benefits

Mahogany Body & Carved Maple Top

The guitar features a mahogany body topped with carved maple, following the fundamental construction associated with the Les Paul design.

This gives the instrument the substantial construction and visual profile expected from a Les Paul while retaining the classic carved-top aesthetic.

Mahogany Neck With Rounded Profile

The mahogany neck features a rounded profile, providing a traditional Les Paul feel.

For players accustomed to vintage-style Gibson necks, the combination of mahogany construction and a rounded profile provides a familiar alternative to slimmer modern neck designs.

Rosewood Fingerboard & Trapezoid Inlays

The rosewood fingerboard features 22 frets and trapezoid inlays, maintaining the instantly recognisable Les Paul visual language.

The traditional inlay pattern complements the Sunburst finish and classic body design.

Seymour Duncan P90 Pickups

The guitar's most significant modification is its pair of Seymour Duncan P90 pickups.

Installed in the neck and bridge positions, the P90s provide a different tonal approach from the humbucker configurations commonly associated with Les Paul models. They make this particular guitar especially interesting for players looking for a vintage Gibson platform with a more direct, articulate pickup character.

Two Volume & Two Tone Controls

The traditional two-volume, two-tone control layout gives independent control over the neck and bridge pickup sounds.

Combined with the three-way selector, this provides the familiar Les Paul-style control arrangement while working with the P90 pickup configuration.

Replacement Kluson Deluxe Tuners

The original tuners have been replaced with Kluson Deluxe tuners.

These should be regarded as replacement components rather than original factory hardware, and their presence forms part of the guitar's documented modified specification.

Reproduction Bridge

The guitar is fitted with a reproduction bridge.

This preserves the familiar Les Paul bridge arrangement while making clear that the currently fitted component is not being presented as the original factory bridge.

Replacement Jackplate & Reproduced Studs

Further replacement components include a replaced jackplate and reproduced studs.

These details are particularly relevant to collectors assessing originality but do not change the fundamental identity of the instrument as a 1971 Gibson Les Paul example.

Tone & Playing Experience

The Seymour Duncan P90 configuration gives this Les Paul a notably different tonal identity from a conventional humbucker-equipped model.

P90s are known for combining some of the immediacy associated with single-coil pickups with a thicker and more powerful character than many traditional Fender-style single coils. In this guitar, that pickup configuration sits within the substantial Les Paul platform, creating an interesting blend of vintage Gibson aesthetics and a more open, responsive pickup voice.

The three-way selector allows quick switching between neck, bridge and combined pickup settings, while the two volume and two tone controls provide additional control over the guitar's output.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

Original-Style Gibson Les Paul

A conventional Les Paul configuration will generally appeal to players specifically seeking the familiar Gibson humbucker sound. This example offers something different through its Seymour Duncan P90s.

Gibson Les Paul Custom

A Les Paul Custom provides a more elaborate traditional Gibson specification, whereas this guitar's appeal is centred on its vintage Les Paul platform and modified P90 configuration.

P90-Equipped Les Paul

For players specifically seeking P90 tones, this guitar offers the advantage of combining that pickup configuration with a vintage Gibson Les Paul platform rather than a modern reproduction.

Fully Original Vintage Example

A fully original vintage Gibson will generally be more attractive to collectors prioritising factory specification. This guitar instead offers an opportunity to own a vintage Les Paul with documented replacement and reproduction components, potentially making it more attractive to a player who prioritises use and character over strict originality.

Who Is It For?

This guitar could be particularly appealing to:

• Players who love vintage Gibson Les Paul guitars

• P90 enthusiasts

• Fans of Seymour Duncan pickups

• Players seeking a vintage instrument with a modified specification

• Collectors interested in 1970s Gibson instruments

• Musicians who value character over strict originality

• Studio players looking for an alternative Les Paul voice

• Rock, blues and classic rock players

Suitable Genres & Applications

The combination of Les Paul construction and P90 pickups makes this guitar suitable for:

• Blues

• Blues rock

• Classic rock

• Rock

• Garage rock

• Alternative rock

• Indie

• Punk

• Studio recording

• Live performance

The P90 configuration can also make it an interesting choice where a traditional humbucker-equipped Les Paul sounds too smooth or compressed for the application.

Story & Context

The 1954/58 Reissue designation places this guitar within Gibson's efforts to reproduce the appearance and characteristics of earlier Les Paul designs.

This particular example, however, has its own history through the replacement and reproduction components fitted to it. The Seymour Duncan P90s, Kluson Deluxe tuners, reproduction bridge, replaced jackplate and reproduced studs mean that its present specification differs from a completely original example.

That distinction is important and is part of the guitar's story. Rather than simply being assessed as an untouched vintage instrument, it is better understood as a 1971 Gibson Les Paul with a combination of vintage construction and later replacement components.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Detail
Brand	Gibson
Model	Les Paul Standard 1954/58 Reissue
Year	1971
Body	Mahogany
Top	Carved maple
Neck	Mahogany
Neck Profile	Rounded
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Frets	22
Fingerboard Inlays	Trapezoid
Scale Length	24.75"
Pickups	Seymour Duncan P90
Pickup Configuration	Neck / Bridge
Controls	2 volume, 2 tone
Selector	3-way
Bridge	Reproduction
Tuners	Replacement Kluson Deluxe
Jackplate	Replaced
Studs	Reproduced
Finish	Sunburst
Headstock	Gibson logo

Vintage Specification Note

This is a 1971 example with documented modifications and replacement components.

The supplied information supports the identification of the mahogany body, carved maple top, mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, 22 frets, trapezoid inlays and 24.75" scale length. It also specifically identifies several components as replacements or reproductions.

No additional claims about originality of individual components have been made where the supplied information does not establish this.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★☆

A compelling vintage Gibson Les Paul for players who value the instrument's construction, character and P90 voice more than complete factory originality.

The combination of a 1971 Gibson Les Paul platform and Seymour Duncan P90 pickups makes this a particularly interesting instrument. Its replacement tuners, reproduction bridge, replaced jackplate and reproduced studs are important considerations for collectors, but they are also clearly documented.

For a player looking for a vintage Les Paul with a distinctive P90 character, this example offers a compelling alternative to a conventional humbucker-equipped model.

Why Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?

With vintage guitars, transparency matters.

Replacement components and modifications can significantly affect how an instrument should be assessed, particularly for collectors. That's why the known modifications on this Les Paul are clearly identified rather than hidden within the specification.

For a working musician, those same modifications can offer an opportunity to own a genuine vintage Gibson platform without needing every component to remain in factory-original condition.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

• Independent UK music retailer

• Specialist knowledge across vintage and modern instruments

• Clear and transparent product descriptions

• Practical advice from experienced music retail specialists

• Honest disclosure of known modifications

• Secure online ordering

• Fast UK delivery

• Friendly customer support

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Frequently Asked Questions

What year is this Gibson Les Paul Standard 1954/58 Reissue?

This particular example is from 1971.

What is the body made from?

The guitar has a mahogany body with a carved maple top.

What pickups are fitted?

It is fitted with Seymour Duncan P90 pickups in the neck and bridge positions.

Does this guitar have the original pickups?

No. The supplied specification identifies the fitted pickups as Seymour Duncan P90s.

What type of fingerboard does it have?

The guitar has a rosewood fingerboard with 22 frets and trapezoid inlays.

What is the scale length?

The scale length is 24.75 inches.

Does it have the original tuners?

No. The guitar has replacement Kluson Deluxe tuners.

Is the bridge original?

The supplied information identifies the bridge as a reproduction component.

Has the guitar been modified?

Yes. In addition to the P90 pickups and replacement tuners, the supplied information identifies a reproduction bridge, replaced jackplate.

Is this a completely original 1971 Gibson?

No. It is a vintage 1971 Gibson Les Paul with documented replacement and reproduction components.

Does it still have the classic Les Paul shape?

Yes. The guitar retains the familiar Les Paul body shape and overall vintage Les Paul character.

What kind of music is this Les Paul suitable for?

Its P90 configuration makes it particularly well suited to blues, blues rock, classic rock, rock, garage rock, alternative and indie, as well as recording and live performance.

Is this guitar better suited to a collector or player?

The documented replacement components make it less suited to someone seeking strict factory originality. For a player wanting a vintage Gibson with an interesting P90 configuration, however, those modifications can make it a particularly appealing instrument.