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The Gibson Custom Shop 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue captures the elegance and authority of one of the most iconic electric guitars ever produced. Often referred to as the “Black Beauty,” the original 1957 Les Paul Custom stood apart with its striking ebony finish, gold hardware, and refined appointments that elevated it to the top of Gibson’s lineup. This Historic Collection reissue faithfully recreates that legendary instrument, delivering the look, feel, and tone that made the model a cornerstone of electric guitar history.

Unlike standard Les Paul models, the ’57 Custom features a body carved from a single solid piece of mahogany, producing a rich midrange voice with exceptional warmth and sustain. Paired with an ebony fingerboard, the guitar gains added snap and articulation that balances its powerful core tone. Gibson Custombucker Alnico III pickups recreate the smooth, open character of late-1950s PAF humbuckers, offering clarity, depth, and dynamic response that shines in both clean and overdriven settings.

Built with meticulous Historic Collection accuracy, the guitar features a long-tenon neck joint with hide glue construction, a no-wire ABR-1 bridge, and lightweight aluminum stop bar tailpiece for authentic resonance and sustain. The VOS nitrocellulose finish gives the instrument a gently aged patina, while classic details like mother-of-pearl block inlays, waffleback tuners, and multi-ply binding complete the unmistakable Black Beauty aesthetic. The result is a faithful recreation of one of Gibson’s most luxurious and influential guitars.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Custom Shop
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Ebony

Body

• Body Material: Solid Mahogany
• Body Top Material: None
• Body Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
• Body Shape: Les Paul
• Body Style: Solid Body

Neck

• Headstock Type: Solid
• Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
• Neck Shape: 50s Rounded Medium C
• Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
• Neck Depth: 0.907" at 1st Fret, 1.011" at 12th Fret
• Neck Construction: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Position Inlays: 1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl
• Side Dots: Black
• Number of Frets: 22
• Truss Rod Style: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
• Truss Rod Nut: 5/16"
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Nut Width: 1.69"
• Fret Size: Historic Medium-Jumbo
• Scale Length: 24.75"

Hardware

• Bridge: No-Wire ABR-1
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece:Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
• Bridge Mounting: Fixed
• Pickguard: Multi-Ply Laminated Acrylic
• Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Gold-Plated Nickel Silver
• Control Knobs: Butyrate Black Top Hats
• Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
• Hardware Finish: Gold
• Tuning Machines: Kluson Waffleback with Pearloid Tips
• String Trees: None
• Strings: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
• Tremolo Arm: None
• Neck Plate: None
• Strap Buttons: Brass
• Output Jack: 1/4" Side Input

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: HH
• Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3
• Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3
• Controls: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
• Switching: 3-Way Switch
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 751715
• Manufacture Date: 2025