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Gibson Custom Shop 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 2-Pickup VOS Electric Guitar in Ebony

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This is the Gibson Custom Shop 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 2-Pickup VOS Electric Guitar in Ebony from Gibson, listed in Guitar on guitars pedals amps and stuff.. Read More below.

Description

With its elegant lines and ebony/pearl/gold aesthetic, the 1957 Les Paul Custom is easily one of the most iconic and beautiful guitars ever made. It features a body carved out of a single large piece of solid mahogany — unique among Les Paul models. The resulting dark mid-range tone from the body pairs perfectly with its bright-sounding solid ebony fingerboard.

Altogether, it’s the pinnacle of guitar craftsmanship, design and tone. Gibson Custom Shop is proud to revive every last detail of the original “Black Beauty” for this ’57 Les Paul Custom Reissue, from the dimensions and contours to the precise inlay patterns — to the entire ownership experience.

Specifications

Body

  • Shape: Les Paul
  • Material: 1-Piece Solid Mahogany
  • Binding: Multi-Ply
  • Weight Relief: None
  • Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)

Neck

  • Material: Solid Mahogany
  • Profile: Chunky C-Shape
  • Scale Length: 24.75″
  • Fingerboard Material: Solid Ebony
  • Fingerboard Radius: 12″
  • Number of Frets: 22
  • Frets: Historic Medium-Jumbo
  • Nut Material: Nylon
  • Nut Width: 1.687″
  • Inlays: 1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl
  • Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

Hardware

  • Bridge: No-Wire ABR-1
  • Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
  • Knobs: Butyrate Black Top Hats
  • Tuners: Kluson Waffleback with Pearloid Tips
  • Plating: Gold

Electronics

  • Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
  • Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
  • Controls: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
  • Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
  • Output Jack: 1/4″ Switchcraft

Miscellaneous

  • Strings: 10-46
  • Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch
  • Accessories: Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (with Historic Black Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags

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Gibson has long stood as a symbol of American craftsmanship and musical heritage, shaping the sound of rock, blues, and jazz for over a century. Founded in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1902, Gibson became legendary with instruments like the Les Paul, SG, and ES series, each known for their rich sustain, premium tonewoods, and iconic designs. The brand’s pioneering use of humbucker pickups and carved maple tops created the warm, powerful sound that defines countless classic recordings. Played by greats such as Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Angus Young, Gibson guitars continue to represent timeless quality, innovation, and a deep connection between player and instrument.

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