Gibson
1957 Les Paul Special Reissue, VOS, TV Yellow
ElectricLes PaulUS
No ratings yet$4,199
The Gibson 1957 Les Paul Special Reissue, VOS, TV Yellow is an electric guitar built on a Les Paul body. The build combines a Solid Mahogany body, Solid Mahogany neck and Indian Rosewood fingerboard. The neck carries a 24.75" scale and 22 frets. Pickups are Custom Soapbar P-90 / Custom Soapbar P90. Made in the United States and typically listed around $4199. It is commonly associated with Rock, Blues and Classic Rock.
Best for
RockBluesClassic RockIndie
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Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews77
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
74
Build
87
Value
67
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | Solid Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Solid Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Indian Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Custom Soapbar P-90 / Custom Soapbar P90 |
| Accessories | Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Black Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags |
| Binding | Fretboard 1-ply Cream |
| Body Finish | Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina) |
| Body shape | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Les Paul |
| Bridge | Wraparound |
| Bridge pickup | Custom Soapbar P90 |
| Case | Custom Shop Hardshell |
| Control Knobs | Black Top Hats |
| Controls | CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors |
| End Of Board Width | 56.89mm / 2.24in |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Pearloid Dot |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Jack Plate Cover | Black Multi-Ply |
| Model | LPSPSC57VOTVNH1 |
| Neck pickup | Custom Soapbar P-90 |
| Nut | Nylon |
| Nut width | 42.85mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | Black Multi-Ply |
| Pickup Covers | Black Soapbar |
| Pickup Selector | 3-Way Switchcraft |
| Profile | 50s Rounded Medium C |
| Strap Buttons | Aluminum |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Amber |
| Switchwasher | Black |
| Tailpiece | Wraparound |
| Truss rod | Authentic 1950s No-Tube |
| Truss Rod Cover | Authentic Stepped 2-Ply |
| Tuner Plating | Nickel |
| Weight Relief | None |
| Street price | $4,199 |
