The Royal Gibson Showdown: ’57 Reissue vs Modern Les Paul Custom

Two Les Paul Customs — one a ’57 Reissue with that vintage feel, the other a modern Custom built for today’s player. Both look incredible, both sound great, but they definitely have their own personalities. In this video, Sam goes through the feel, tone, and overall character of each guitar — clean, gain, and lead tones included — to see how they compare in the real world. No hype, just an honest look at what makes each one special.

Guitars Featured:

Gibson Custom Shop 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue Ebony (Pre-Owned, 2023, EC) – https://guitarvillage.co.uk/product/gibson-custom-shop-1957-les-paul-custom-reissue-ebony-pre-owned-2023-ec-73609

Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Custom w/Ebony Fingerboard Ebony Gloss – https://guitarvillage.co.uk/product/gibson-custom-shop-les-paul-custom-ebony

Amp Used: Mesa-Boogie Express 5:25 Black (Pre-Owned, 2012, EC+) – https://guitarvillage.co.uk/product/mesa-boogie-express-525-black-pre-owned-2012-ec-e25007329

Pedal Used: DOD Looking Glass Overdrive – https://guitarvillage.co.uk/product/dod-looking-glass-overdrive

Mic used: Soyuz 1973