Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom 1957 Reissue 3-Pickup Bigsby Light Aged Ebony CSHR
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Essential Information About the "Les Paul Custom 1957 Reissue 3-Pickup Bigsby Light Aged Ebony" Guitar
- "Black Beauty" Icon true to 1957: one-piece solid mahogany body, multi-ply binding, and Murphy Lab Light Aged nitro finish.
- 3 Custombucker Alnico 3 Humbucker Set unpotted for rich, articulate vintage tones loaded with midrange.
- Bigsby Vibrato for smooth, musical vibrato, mounted with a No-Wire ABR-1 bridge for stability and sustain.
- Ebony Fingerboard, 22 historic Medium-Jumbo frets, 24.75" / 628 mm scale length, and 12" / 305 mm radius for classic Gibson comfort.
The "Black Beauty" According to the Custom Shop
A meticulous reinterpretation of the 1957 Les Paul Custom, this reissue pays tribute to the golden era Gibson specifications. The Custom Shop revives the contours, inlays, and material choices, while the Murphy Lab applies a light aging that replicates decades of natural patina without compromising modern performance.
Who Is It For and Which Styles?
Designed for intermediate to expert guitarists seeking a collectible instrument ready for stage and studio. Its 3-humbucker configuration and Bigsby excel in jazz, blues, rock'n'roll, and classic rock, as well as soul and pop where noble sustain, precise attack, and vintage textures are desired.
Sound Characteristics
The all-mahogany body (without chambering) delivers deep mids and generous sustain. The ebony fingerboard adds clarity and definition in the highs. The three unpotted Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups offer an open and dynamic response: neck position for creamy cleans, middle position with a 50s-typical blend, and bridge position sharper for drive. The Bigsby adds a slight softness to the attack and expressive vibrato, while the ABR-1 bridge maintains intonation and resonance.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Steel/nickel strings 10-46 (factory set), standard strap for classic strap buttons, capo for 6-string electric guitar (approx. 12" radius). Lifton Reissue hard case included.
Technical specifications
| Shape | Les Paul | Hardware finish | gold; Murphy Lab Light Aged |
| Material | one-piece solid mahogany | Tuners | Kluson "waffle back" with pearl buttons |
| Binding | multi-ply | Bridge | No-Wire ABR-1 |
| Chambering | none | Tailpiece | Bigsby |
| Finish | nitrocellulose lacquer; Murphy Lab Light Aged | Pickguard | multi-ply acrylic |
| Profile | C shape | Truss rod | authentic 50s style without sleeve |
| Scale length | 24.75" / 628 mm | Truss rod cover | "Les Paul Custom" 2-ply stepped |
| Fingerboard | solid ebony | Control knobs | Butyrate Black Top Hats |
| Radius | 12" / 305 mm | Selector tip | amber Catalin |
| Frets | 22 historic Medium-Jumbo | Selector washer | butyrate cellulose acetate replica |
| Nut | nylon | Jack plate | multi-ply acrylic |
| Nut width | 1.687" / 42.9 mm | Cavity covers | black Royalite |
| Width at fingerboard end | 2.24" / 56.9 mm | Strap buttons | brass |
| Inlays | 1950s style mother-of-pearl | Pickup rings | M69 butyrate cellulose acetate |
| Neck/body joint | long tenon, hand-glued | Pickup covers | authentic gold-plated nickel silver profile |
Questions frequently asked
What tones do the three Custombuckers of this Les Paul Custom 1957 offer?
The three non-paraffin-coated Alnico 3 Custombuckers deliver an open and dynamic response. The neck position favors creamy clean tones, while the bridge position provides more bite when overdriven. The combination including the middle pickup offers a characteristic 1950s tone.
Does the Bigsby affect the sound and tuning?
The Bigsby adds an expressive vibrato and a slight softness to the attack. The No-Wire ABR-1 bridge is paired with this setup to maintain intonation and resonance.
What is the neck of the Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom 1957 Reissue 3-Pickup Bigsby?
The neck features a C-shape profile, a 24.75-inch (628 mm) scale length, and a 12-inch (305 mm) fretboard radius. The ebony fingerboard has 22 Medium-Jumbo vintage frets, with a nut width of 42.9 mm.
Is this Les Paul weight-relieved?
The all-mahogany body has no weight relief, which contributes to its deep mids and generous sustain.
What accessories are included or recommended?
A Lifton Reissue hard case is included. The original setup uses 10-46 steel/nickel strings; a strap with standard strap locks and a capo for electric 6-string guitars with about a 12-inch radius are recommended.
