Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Reissue 2-Pickup VOS - Ebony
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Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue Ebony 2-Pickup
The Gibson 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue, also known as the "Black Beauty," exudes elegance with its striking Ebony finish, gold hardware, and pearl inlays. Crafted by the Gibson Custom Shop, this guitar features a single-piece solid mahogany body paired with a solid ebony fingerboard, delivering a warm, dark midrange complemented by a clear, articulate high-end. Its design and tone represent the pinnacle of vintage guitar craftsmanship.
Faithfully recreating the iconic original, the '57 Les Paul Custom Reissue includes period-correct details such as precise inlay patterns, authentic contours, and meticulously re-engineered plastics. The dual humbucking pickups deliver the rich, expressive tone that has made this model a favorite among players and collectors alike. Whether for performance or display, this reissue embodies the artistry and legacy of Gibson's most elegant creation.
Weight-8.9 lb.
Guitar Specs
Body Style: Les Paul
Body Shape: Les Paul
Body Material: Solid Mahogany
Binding: Multi-ply
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Weight Relief: None
Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Fret Count: 22
Frets: Historic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
End Of Board Width: 56.89 mm / 2.239 in
Inlays: 1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl
Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Finish: Gold
Bridge: No-Wire ABR-1
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar (or Bigsby if applicable)
Tuning Machines: Kluson Waffleback w/ Pearloid Tips
Pickguard: Multiply Laminated Acrylic
Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply Les Paul Custom
Control Knobs: Butyrate Black Top Hats
Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
Switch washer: Silkscreened Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Jack Plate Cover: Multiply Laminated Acrylic
Control Covers: Black Royalite
Strap Buttons: Brass
Mounting Rings: M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver
Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
Middle Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (if applicable)
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
Controls: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack: Switchcraft
Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case: Black/Gold Lifton case
Accessories: Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Black Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags
