Key Features
- Weight: 8.73 lb
- Actual guitar photographed
- A perfect recreation of the original iconic Black Beauty
- Solid mahogany body delivers rich sustain and dark mid-range punch
Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 2-Pickup VOS, Ebony #751129 Overview
The Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 2-Pickup VOS, Ebony is a faithful recreation of the legendary Black Beauty, bringing back the style and tone that made it one of the most iconic guitars of all time. Built from a single solid piece of mahogany, this guitar is all about rich sustain and warm, dark mids that stand out in any mix. Paired with an ebony fingerboard, you get that bright snap and definition on every note, giving the perfect balance of warmth and clarity. With its gold hardware, pearl inlays and multi-ply binding, this guitar has the unmistakable look that defined the late '50s era of Gibson craftsmanship.
Loaded with Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups, the '57 Les Paul Custom delivers the classic PAF tone that players chase, smooth, articulate and bursting with vintage character. The no-wire ABR-1 bridge, lightweight aluminium stop bar, and Kluson waffleback tuners keep everything feeling authentic, right down to the smallest detail. Finished in Gibson's Nitrocellulose VOS for that vintage patina, this reissue doesn't just look the part, it feels and plays like a true original. Complete with a Lifton-style case, certificate of authenticity, and historic appointments, this guitar is something truly special.
Product Ref: 371002
Full Description
View Full DescriptionSingle-piece mahogany body
The Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 2-Pickup VOS, Ebony is carved from a single solid piece of mahogany with no weight relief, giving you that thick mid-range growl and piano-like sustain players swear by. The long tenon, hide-glue neck joint offers exceptional sustain so chords bloom and single notes hang on. Paired with the no-wire ABR-1 bridge and lightweight aluminium stop bar, resonance is front and centre every time you hit a chord
Ebony fingerboard clarity
There’s a reason this model comes with an ebony board: it adds snap and definition to balance the mahogany warmth. The 12" radius and historic medium-jumbo frets make bends smooth and intonation precise, while the 50s rounded medium C profile fills the hand without feeling bulky. Fast runs feel articulate, chords ring evenly across the neck, and the nylon nut keeps the top end sweet and consistent no matter how hard you play
Custombucker alnico 3 tone
Loaded with a matched set of Custombucker Alnico 3 humbuckers, this reissue captures the airy, open character of great late-50s PAFs. Expect crisp attack, full mids, and a sweet top that never gets harsh. CTS 500K audio taper pots and paper-in-oil caps give a smooth sweep from clean to growl, so you can sit right in the mix or jump to the front with a flick of the Switchcraft selector
Vintage details, modern reliability
From the multi-ply binding to the authentic mother-of-pearl inlays and gold hardware, the look is pure Black Beauty. The nitrocellulose VOS finish brings a gentle, played-in patina that feels familiar from the first strum. Kluson waffleback tuners with pearloid tips hold tune confidently, while period-correct plastics and hardware round out the vibe. It ships in a black/gold Lifton case with a certificate of authenticity and historic reissue tags, completing the full Custom Shop experience
Specifications
- Product Name: Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 2-Pickup VOS, Ebony
- Product Code: LPB57VOEBGH1
Body
- Body material: Solid mahogany
- Body finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (vintage patina)
- Body binding: Multi-ply
- Body shape: Les Paul
- Weight relief: None
Neck & fretboard
- Neck material: Solid mahogany
- Neck profile: 50s rounded medium C
- Neck joint: Long tenon, hide glue fit
- Scale length: 628.65mm / 24.75in
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fingerboard radius: 304.8mm / 12.0in
- Frets: 22, historic medium-jumbo
- Inlays: 1950s pattern mother of pearl
- Nut material: Nylon
- Nut width: 42.85mm / 1.69in
- End of board width: 56.89mm / 2.24in
- Truss rod: Authentic 1950s no-tube
- Truss rod cover: Authentic stepped 2-ply Les Paul Custom
Hardware & electronics
- Pickups: Custombucker Alnico 3 (neck), Custombucker Alnico 3 (bridge)
- Controls: CTS 500K audio taper potentiometers, paper-in-oil capacitors
- Pickup selector: 3-way Switchcraft
- Output jack: Switchcraft
- Bridge: No-wire ABR-1
- Tailpiece: Lightweight aluminium stop bar
- Tuning machines: Kluson waffleback with pearloid tips
- Tuner plating: Gold
- Pickup covers: Gold-plated nickel silver (authentic profile)
- Control knobs: Butyrate black top hats
- Control covers: Black Royalite
- Pickguard: Multiply laminated acrylic
- Mounting rings: M69 cellulose acetate butyrate
- Jack plate cover: Multiply laminated acrylic
- Switch tip: Amber Catalin
- Switch washer: Silkscreened cellulose acetate butyrate
- Hardware finish: Gold
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