Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom 1957 Reissue 3-Pickup Bigsby VOS Ebony CSHR
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The Custom Shop "Black Beauty": The 1957 Icon Revisited
Born in the late 1950s, the Les Paul Custom established itself as the "Black Beauty," a synthesis of Gibson luxury and sonic modernity. This 1957 Custom Shop reissue replicates the dimensions, inlays, and period details to offer an authentic experience, while benefiting from premium wood selection and meticulous craftsmanship.For Whom and Which Styles?
Ideal for intermediate to expert guitarists seeking solid playability and a distinctive sonic identity. Perfect for blues, classic rock, vintage hard rock, jazz, or soul, it also excels in the studio where its definition and note sustain shine.The Sound
The combination of one-piece mahogany body and ebony fingerboard delivers firm lows, present mids, and precise attack. The unfinished Alnico III Custombuckers provide the clarity, natural compression, and responsiveness of vintage PAFs. The ABR-1 bridge faithfully transmits vibrations, enhancing sustain. In the 2-pickup configuration, the classic neck/bridge positions are available via a 3-way selector; the 3-pickup version adds additional intermediate tonal options, useful from mellow jazz to cutting rock.Recommended Compatible Accessories
Nickel electric string set 10-46, high-quality 6.35 mm jack cable, leather strap, microfiber cloth. A "nitro finish compatible" stand or support is recommended to preserve the Ebony finish.Technical specifications
| Shape | Les Paul | Number of frets | 22 |
| Wood | one-piece solid mahogany | Bridge | ABR-1 stopbar |
| Weight relief | none | Tailpiece | lightweight aluminum stopbar (or Bigsby depending on version) |
| Binding | multi-ply | Tuners | Kluson Waffleback, "pearl" buttons |
| Color | Ebony | Knobs | Butyrate Black Top hats |
| Profile | Chunky C-Shape | Hardware finish | gold |
| Fingerboard | solid ebony | Neck pickup | Custombucker Alnico III, unfinished |
| Inlays | pearloid blocks | Middle pickup | Custombucker Alnico III (depending on configuration) |
| Scale length | 24.75" / 628 mm | Bridge pickup | Custombucker Alnico III, unfinished |
| Nut width | 1.69" / 42.85 mm | Controls | 2 volumes, 2 tones (Paper-in-Oil capacitors), 3-way selector switch |
| Nut material | nylon | Case | Lifton Reissue 5-Latch brown/pink |
Questions frequently asked
Which pickups equip this Les Paul Custom 1957 Reissue?
The three-pickup configuration includes non-potted Alnico III Custombucker pickups, including a middle pickup. These pickups are paired with 2 volume controls, 2 tone controls with Paper-in-Oil capacitors, and a 3-position selector switch.
Is the Bigsby installed on this Gibson Custom Les Paul Custom 1957 Reissue?
This version features Bigsby in its title. Therefore, the tailpiece is a Bigsby, paired with a wirelessly mounted ABR-1 bridge.
What tone does the mahogany body and ebony fingerboard provide?
The combination of a one-piece mahogany body and ebony fingerboard delivers a firm low end and precise attack. The Alnico III Custombuckers offer natural compression and clarity. The ABR-1 bridge enhances vibration transfer and sustain.
What are the neck dimensions?
The neck features a Chunky C-Shape profile, a 24.75-inch (628 mm) scale length, and a nut width of 42.85 mm. It has 22 frets, a nylon nut, and pearloid block inlays.
Which case is provided with the Black Beauty Ebony?
A brown and pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch case is included.
