Gibson Custom Shop 1954 Les Paul Custom Reissue in Ebony with factory Bigsby. circa 2009 (serial-based estimate)

Historic reissue of the original 1954 “Black Beauty,” featuring all-mahogany construction, ebony fingerboard, and dual P-90 pickups.

Specifications (Based on Gibson Website)

(Based on manufacturer specs and available reference information. Variations may occur.)

• Model: 1954 Les Paul Custom Reissue

• Finish: Ebony (nitrocellulose lacquer)

• Body: Solid mahogany (no maple cap)

• Top: Carved mahogany

• Neck: Mahogany

• Neck Profile: 50s Rounded / Historic carve

• Fingerboard: Ebony

• Inlays: Mother-of-pearl block

• Binding: Multi-ply (body), bound fingerboard with nibs

• Pickups: Dual P-90 single coils

• Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-o-matic

• Vibrato: Factory Bigsby (gold)

• Hardware: Gold

• Tuners: Vintage-style Kluson

• Nut Width: 1 11/16”

Condition

Very Good

• Light signs of handling consistent with careful use

• Clean top, back, and neck

• Hardware shows typical light wear/patina consistent with age and VOS finish

• Frets show minimal wear

• No cracks, repairs, or structural issues

• Electronics function properly

• Plays well

Includes

• Original Gibson Custom Shop hard shell case (black exterior, burgundy interior)

• Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

• Case candy (as shown)

⚠️ PLEASE READ

This is a used instrument.

• Light cosmetic wear, finish marks, and handling signs are normal

• P-90 pickups may exhibit typical single-coil hum or environmental noise depending on setup and surroundings

• Minor cosmetic or setup-related variances do not affect function and are not considered defects

Photos form part of the description — please review carefully.

🔢 YEAR & SERIAL DISCLAIMER (IMPORTANT)

Year is based on serial number interpretation and available reference information.

Custom Shop instruments can vary in serialization and production timelines, and exact production year may not always correspond precisely to standard dating charts.

The guitar is represented accurately to the best of my knowledge, but exact year cannot be guaranteed with absolute certainty.

Buyer preference, sensitivity to cosmetic condition, or normal characteristics of P90 pickups are not valid reasons for return.

Notes / Terms

• This is a used instrument and will show signs of handling, use, and age
• Finishes such as nitrocellulose lacquer may exhibit checking, cracking, sinking, or other changes over time due to environmental conditions; this is normal and not considered a defect
• On VOS, aged, or relic-style instruments, signs of wear such as finish checking, oxidation, patina, tarnish, and light rust on metal parts are part of the intended appearance and/or natural aging process
• Metal components (hardware, screws, bridge, tailpiece, pickups, etc.) may show oxidation, discoloration, or wear consistent with age and use
• Components may have been changed, repaired, or modified at any point in the instrument’s lifetime; no representation is made regarding complete originality unless explicitly stated
• Setup, playability, and feel may vary depending on player preference, environment, and string choice
• No guarantee is made regarding long-term stability of wood, finish, electronics, or hardware
• Instrument is sold based on its condition and functionality at the time of sale
• No returns unless the item arrives in a condition materially different from the listing