Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom 1957 Reissue 2P VOS Ebony CSHR
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A "Black Beauty" Reissued in the Spirit of 1957
This 1957 Les Paul Custom from the Gibson Custom Shop revives one of the most iconic variations of the Les Paul range, with a level of precision focused on the curves, inlays, and the "period instrument" experience. The choice of a one-piece large mahogany body (a distinctive feature of this model) enhances the dense and mellow character, while the ebony fingerboard provides the clarity needed to maintain control even at high gain.
Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?
With its Chunky C-shaped neck, high-end craftsmanship, and very present acoustic balance, this Les Paul is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists who want an expressive response to their playing and an "old school" feel. It excels in blues, rock, hard rock, jazz, and all genres where full notes, good note sustain, and rich harmonics are sought after, from thick cleans to singing crunch tones.
Sound Characteristics
The combination of one-piece solid mahogany and ebony fingerboard delivers a very structured spectrum: deep mids, precise attack, and a clean high end without harshness. The Long Tenon joint combined with the Hide Glue Fit assembly promotes vibration transmission, with a "solid block" sustain feel typical of large Les Pauls. On the amplification side, the Custombucker Alnico III pickups offer a nuanced vintage response: rounded lows, singing mids, and silky highs. The electronics (CTS 500K potentiometers and Paper-in-Oil capacitors) maintain musicality throughout the control sweep, and the ABR-1 + lightweight aluminum Stop Bar combo contributes to resonance and balanced string tension on the short scale length.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay true to the original spirit and feel, choose 10-46 gauge strings (equivalent to .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046) as factory-installed. For amplifier connection, a 6.35 mm / 1/4" instrument jack cable is perfectly suitable.
Technical specifications
| Body shape | Les Paul |
| Body material | One-piece solid mahogany |
| Binding | multiple |
| Weight relief | none |
| Finish | Nitrocellulose VOS (vintage patina) |
| Material | solid mahogany |
| Profile | Chunky C-shape |
| Scale length | 24.75" / 629 mm |
| Fingerboard material | solid ebony |
| Radius | 12" / 305 mm |
| Number of frets | 22 |
| Frets | vintage medium-jumbo size |
| Nut material | nylon |
| Nut width | 1.687" / 43 mm |
| Width at fingerboard end | 2.24" / 56.9 mm |
| Inlays | 1950s style mother-of-pearl |
| Joint | Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit |
| Hardware | gold |
| Tuners | gold-plated |
| Bridge | ABR-1 No-Wire |
| Tailpiece | lightweight aluminum Stop Bar |
| Pickguard | laminated acrylic |
| Truss Rod | Authentic 1950s No-Tube |
| Truss rod cover | Authentic Stepped 2-Ply Les Paul Custom |
| Control knobs | black butyrate hats |
| Switch tip | Amber Catalin |
| Selector washer | screen-printed, cellulose acetate butyrate |
| Jack plate | laminated acrylic |
| Control plates | black Royalite |
| Strap buttons | brass |
| Pickup rings | M69, cellulose acetate butyrate |
| Pickup covers | authentic profile, nickel silver plated gold |
Questions frequently asked
What sound do the Custombucker Alnico III pickups produce?
Both Custombucker Alnico III pickups deliver warm lows, singing mids, and smooth highs. The CTS 500K potentiometers and Paper-in-Oil capacitors maintain a musical response throughout the adjustments.
Is the Chunky C neck suitable for blues and rock playing?
The Chunky C profile, combined with a short 24.75 inch (629 mm) scale length, provides an old-school feel and an expressive response well-suited for blues, rock, and hard rock.
Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom 1957 Reissue VOS: what does the VOS finish mean?
The nitrocellulose VOS finish gives the Ebony appearance a vintage patina. The body is made from a single piece of mahogany, without weight relief. The hardware is gold-plated, including gold-plated tuners and gold-plated pickup covers.
What strings and cable should be used with this Les Paul Custom?
A set of 10-46 gauge strings, specifically .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046, matches the factory-installed gauge. Connection to an amplifier is made with a 6.35 mm (1/4 inch) instrument jack cable.
What is the bridge and fingerboard configuration?
The lightweight aluminum ABR-1 No-Wire bridge and Stop Bar contribute to resonance and balanced string tension. The ebony fingerboard has a 12-inch (305 mm) radius, 22 frets, and a 43 mm nylon nut.
