Gibson
1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 3-Pickup, Light Aged, Ebony
ElectricLes PaulUS
No ratings yet$8,999
An electric guitar from Gibson, the 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 3-Pickup, Light Aged, Ebony uses a Les Paul body. It is built with a 1-Piece Mahogany body, Solid Mahogany neck and Ebony fingerboard. It measures a 24.75" scale and 22 frets. Electronics are Custombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3. Made in the United States and typically listed around $8999. Typical styles include 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 Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Solid Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Ebony |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Custombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| Body Finish | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Les Paul |
| Bridge | ABR-1 |
| Bridge pickup | Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| Case | Hardshell |
| Control Covers | True Historic; Custom Shop Medallion |
| Control Knobs | True Historic Black Top Hat |
| Controls | 3 Volume, Master Tone, Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Paper in Oil Capacitors |
| Finish | Gold; Murphy Lab Light Aged |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother of Pearl Custom Block |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson Logo and Custom Split Block Inlay in Mother of Pearl |
| Joint | Glued In, Set Neck; Hide Glue Fit |
| Middle pickup | Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| Model | CUS18834 |
| Mounting Rings | True Historic Black |
| Neck pickup | Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| Nut | Nylon |
| Nut width | 42.86mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | True Historic |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way Switchcraft Toggle |
| Profile | 50s Rounded Medium C |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - Brass |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | True Historic Amber |
| Switchwasher | True Historic Black |
| Tailpiece | Stop Bar |
| Truss rod | Authentic 1950s No-Tube |
| Truss Rod Cover | True Historic |
| Tuner Plating | Gold |
| Tuners | Kluson Waffleback with Plastic Buttons |
| Street price | $8,999 |
