Rapid City, SD, United States
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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
Price$6,899
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