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Ebony, gold, triple-pickup threat, unmatched craftsmanship – the legendary 1957 "Black Beauty" has returned, perfected by the Gibson Custom Shop.

Experience the guitar that defined elegance and power – meticulously recreated by the Gibson Custom Shop in its original 1957 glory. This 2023 Custom Shop Black Beauty features three powerful CustomBucker Alnico III unpotted pickups, a mahogany body and neck, ebony fingerboard, and a VOS finish.

The 1957 reissue from the Gibson Custom Shop features a body carved from a single piece of solid mahogany, which is unique among Les Paul models. The guitar has a dark mid-range tone from the body that pairs well with the bright-sounding solid Ebony fingerboard with 22 Historic medium jumbo frets. It has a 50s Rounded Medium C neck profile. Premium appointments include gold hardware, mother-of-pearl '50s Pattern inlays, and Kluson Waffleback tuners. Comes with original case

Bought new from Sweetwater in 2023, this guitar has been professionally setup by my local luthier here in Silver Spring, Maryland. The guitar looks amazing and plays wonderfully. I'm selling to thin the herd ahead of tax day.

Listeda month ago
Condition
Brand
Model
  • Custom Shop Historic 3-Pickup '57 Les Paul Custom Black Beauty Reissue
Finish
  • Ebony VOS
Categories
Year
  • 2023
Made In
  • United States
Body Material
  • Mahogany
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Pickup Configuration
  • HHH
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Shape
  • Single Cutaway
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Offset Body
  • No
Model Family
Model Sub-Family
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Series
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Stop-Bar
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Color Family
  • Black
Number of Frets
  • 22

About the Seller

Robert's Gear Locker

Silver Spring, MD, United States
(26)
Joined Reverb:2016
Items Sold:7
Product Overview
  • The Custom Shop Historic '57 Les Paul Custom features a mahogany body, ebony fretboard, Custombucker pickups, and True Historic appointments.
  • Available with two or three pickups and with or without a Bigsby.
  • Comes in VOS and Gloss Ebony.
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