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Gibson 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 2-Pickup, Ultra Light Aged, Ebony
Gibson

1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 2-Pickup, Ultra Light Aged, Ebony

ElectricLes PaulUS
No ratings yet$7,799

The Original Black Beauty Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail. With its elegant lines and ebony/pearl/gold aesthetic, the 1957 Les Paul™ Custom is easily one of the most iconic and beautiful guitars ever made. It features a body carved out of a single large piece of solid mahogany, unique among Les Paul models. The resulting dark mid-range tone from the body pairs perfectly with its bright-sounding solid ebony fingerboard. Altogether, it's the pinnacle of guitar craftsmanship, design, and tone. Gibson Custom Shop is proud to revive every last detail of the original "Black Beauty" for this '57 Les Paul Custom Reissue, from the dimensions and contours to the precise inlay patterns, to the entire ownership experience. It features Ultra Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.

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Score

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77
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
74
Build
87
Value
67

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Specifications

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Specifications for 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 2-Pickup, Ultra Light Aged, Ebony
BrandGibson
TypeElectric
CountryUS
Body woodSolid Mahogany
Neck woodSolid Mahogany
FretboardEbony
Strings6
Frets22
Scale length24.75"
PickupsCustombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3
AccessoriesCertificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case
BindingMulti-ply
Body FinishMurphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body shapeLes Paul
Body StylesLes Paul
BridgeNo-Wire ABR-1
Bridge pickupCustombucker Alnico 3
CaseBrown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch
Control CoversBlack Royalite
Control KnobsButyrate Black Top Hats
Controls2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
End Of Board Width56.89mm / 2.24in
FinishGold; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Fretboard inlay1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl
Fretboard radius304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count22
Headstock InlayGibson logo and Split Diamond inlay in Mother of Pearl
Jack Plate CoverMulti-ply Laminated Acrylic
JointLong Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
ModelLPB57ULEBGH1
Mounting RingsM69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Neck pickupCustombucker Alnico 3
NutNylon
Nut width42.85mm / 1.69in
Output Jack1/4" Switchcraft
PickguardMulti-ply Laminated Acrylic
Pickup CoversAuthentic Profile Gold-plated Nickel Silver
Pickup Selector3-Way Switchcraft
Profile50s Rounded Medium C
Strap ButtonsBrass
String gauges.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Switch TipAmber Catalin
SwitchwasherReplica Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
TailpieceLightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Truss rodAuthentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod CoverAuthentic Stepped 2-Ply Les Paul Custom
Tuner PlatingGold
TunersKluson Waffleback with Pearloid Tips
Weight ReliefNone
Street price$7,799

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