
1957 Les Paul Special Single Cut Reissue, Ultra Light Aged, TV Yellow
As Seen on TV... 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. Legend has it that the famous "TV Yellow" color of the Les Paul™ Special was named for its vivid appearance on black & white televisions in the 1950s. That's debatable. What's not up for debate is the indelible imprint this model had on music history since its inception. The classy looks and thick, meaty tones of the Les Paul Special have been preferred by players of all genres. And this 1957 Les Paul Special Reissue from the Gibson Custom Shop revives every single feature in spectacular detail for the ultimate vintage ownership experience -- from the solid mahogany construction to the roaring P-90s. It also 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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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 P-90 |
| Accessories | Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case |
| Binding | Fretboard 1-ply Cream |
| Body Finish | Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Body shape | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Les Paul |
| Bridge pickup | Custom Soapbar P-90 |
| Case | Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch case |
| Control Knobs | Black Top Hats |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors |
| End Of Board Width | 56.89mm / 2.24in |
| Finish | Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged |
| Fretboard inlay | Celluloid Dot |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Jack Plate Cover | Black Multi-Ply |
| Joint | Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit |
| Model | LPSPSC57ULTVNH1 |
| Neck pickup | Custom Soapbar P-90 |
| Nut | Nylon |
| Nut width | 42.85mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" 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 |
| Tuners | Kluson Strip with White Buttons |
| Weight Relief | None |
| Street price | $4,699 |





