1957 Les Paul Standard, Exclusive, Ebony VOS
A 1957 Les Paul in Ebony VOS 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. The iconic '57 Les Paul™ has been the tool of choice for countless guitar heroes. Its classic solid mahogany/maple construction and versatile humbucking pickups represent everything one could possibly need in a Les Paul model. This authentic recreation exemplifies Gibson Custom Shop's tireless quest for accuracy to the original year of production, from the woods to the construction to the parts and precise contours throughout, and includes an all-ebony VOS finish, a non-standard feature for 1957. Each Custom Shop Reissue is every bit the instrument and statement piece as the priceless vintage examples, providing an ownership experience that is endlessly fun.
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Gibson |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Country | US |
| Body wood | One-piece Lightweight Mahogany |
| Neck wood | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Indian Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 22 |
| Scale length | 24.75" |
| Pickups | Custombucker Alnico 3 / Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| Accessories | Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (with Historic Brown Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags |
| Binding | Cream, Top and Fretboard |
| Body Finish | Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina) |
| Body shape | Les Paul |
| Body Styles | Les Paul |
| Bridge | ABR-1 |
| Bridge pickup | Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| Case | Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch |
| Control Covers | Brown |
| Control Knobs | True Historic Gold Top Hat with Dial Pointer |
| Controls | 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500k CTS Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors |
| Finish | Aged Nickel |
| Fretboard inlay | Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in |
| Fret Count | 22 |
| Joint | Hide Glue Fit |
| Model | CUS18942 |
| Mounting Rings | Black |
| Neck pickup | Custombucker Alnico 3 |
| Nut | Nylon |
| Nut width | 42.85mm / 1.69in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Switchcraft |
| Pickguard | True Historic |
| Pickup Covers | Aged Nickel |
| Pickup Selector | 3-way Switchcraft |
| Profile | Authentic '59 Medium C |
| Strap Buttons | 2 - Aluminum |
| String gauges | .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
| Switch Tip | Cream |
| Switchwasher | Cream |
| Tailpiece | Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar |
| Top wood | 2-Piece Plain Maple |
| Truss rod | Authentic 1950s No-Tube |
| Truss Rod Cover | True Historic |
| Tuner Plating | Aged Nickel |
| Tuners | Kluson Reissue |
| Weight Relief | None |
| Street price | $5,499 |
