Gibson
1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 3-Pickup Bigsby VOS, Ebony
ElectricLes PaulUS
No ratings yet$7,199
The Gibson 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 3-Pickup Bigsby VOS, Ebony is an electric guitar with a Les Paul body shape. The build combines a 1-piece solid mahogany body, Solid mahogany neck and Ebony fingerboard. The neck carries a 24.75" scale and 22 frets. Pickups are Custombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3. Made in the United States and typically listed around $7199. It is commonly associated with Rock, Blues and Classic Rock.
Best for
RockBluesClassic RockBlues Rock
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews78
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
79
Build
87
Value
68
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | 1-piece solid mahogany |
| Neck wood | Solid mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Custombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| Accessories | Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Black Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags |
| Binding | Multi-ply top and back |
| Body Finish | VOS nitrocellulose lacquer |
| Body shape | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Les Paul |
| Bridge | ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic |
| Bridge pickup | Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| Case | Lifton reissue |
| Control Knobs | Black Top Hats |
| Controls | CTS 500K audio taper potentiometers, paper-in-oil capacitors |
| End Of Board Width | 56.89mm / 2.24in |
| Finish | Gold |
| Fretboard inlay | Big Block Mother of Pearl |
| Fretboard radius | 12 in. | 304.8 mm |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Joint | Long tenon, hide glue fit |
| Middle pickup | Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| Model | LPB357VOEBBG1 |
| Neck pickup | Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| Nut | Nylon |
| Nut width | 42.85mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | Switchcraft |
| Pickup Covers | Gold |
| Pickup Selector | 3-Way toggle |
| Plastic Parts | Black |
| Profile | 1950s Chunky D |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Tailpiece | Aluminum Stop Bar |
| Tuners | Kluson Waffleback |
| Weight Relief | None |
| Street price | $7,199 |
