The Gibson Custom Shop 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 2-Pickup VOS has a 1-Piece Solid Mahogany Body, No Weight Relief, Chunky C-Shape Solid Mahogany Neck, Ebony Fingerboard w/12" Radius, ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic Bridge w/Stoptail, Kluson Waffleback Tuners w/Pearloid Tips, Custombucker Alnico III Pickups, Incl. Gibson Lifton Reissue Case & COA.
The Original Black Beauty
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. All together, 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.
Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail.
Specifications:
- Brand: Gibson
- Model: Custom Shop 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 2-Pickup VOS
- Colour: Ebony
- SKU: LPB57VOEBGH1
- Body: 1 Piece Solid Mahogany (No Weight Relief)
- Neck: Solid Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Chunky C-Shape
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlays: 1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl Blocks
- Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
- Nut Width: 1.687" / 42.85mm
- Scale Length: 24.75" / 62.865cm
- Frets: 22 Historic Medium Jumbo
- Binding: 5-Ply Binding
- Pickguard: Multiply Laminated Acrylic
- Tuners: Kluson Waffleback
- Bridge: No Wire ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
- Hardware: Gold
- Pickups: 2x Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-Way Switch
- Control Knobs: Butyrate Black Top Hats
- No. Of Strings: 6
- Case/Gigbag: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch
- Accessories: Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Black Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags
- Condition: New
Please note: Due to the value of this guitar next day delivery may not be possible. It is necessary for us to complete checks on the transaction and some additional information may be required from the buyer. We appreciate your cooperation. If you have any concerns please get in touch.