1957 Les Paul Special SERIAL: 7 0342
Legend has it that the famous TV Yellow finish of the Les Paul™ Special was named for its vivid appearance on black & white televisions in the 1950s. That's debatable. What's not up for debate is the indelible imprint this model had on music history since its inception. For decades now, the classy looks and thick, meaty tones of the Les Paul Special have been preferred by players of all genres.
This 1957 Les Paul Special comes from the personal collection of Gibson President and CEO Cesar Gueikian. Cesar purchased the guitar from Gibson’s current Director of Brand Experience, Mark Agnesi, during Mark’s time at Norman’s Rare Guitars. Cesar sought out the instrument after seeing it on one of Mark’s famous “Guitar of the Day” videos.
This fine ‘57 is in excellent overall condition and, of course, has the original, iconic TV Yellow finish. It is all original except for a re-fret and a new nut, though the original nut is also included. There is some light playwear, including small surface scratches and lacquer checking throughout, that provide a visual accompaniment to its nearly 70-year sonic history. It ships with a brown Lifton™ 5-Latch Reissue hardshell case.
Availability Date: The purchased instrument will be available for pickup at the Gibson Garage in Nashville, or shipment to an address in the US, starting May 30, 2024.
See Online Store Policies Page for Sales Terms & Conditions for Gibson Certified Vintage.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding Single-ply, Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Les Paul
Body Styles Les Paul
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Brazilian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Medium Jumbo
Inlays Dot
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material One Piece Mahogany
Nut Material Replacement Bone (Original Nut Also Included)(
Nut Width 42.93mm / 1.69in
Profile 50s Rounded Medium C
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup P-90 Soapbar 86k
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone
Neck Pickup P-90 Soapbar 74k
Output Jack 1/4"
Pickup Selector 3-way Toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Wraparound
Control Covers Black
Control Knobs Black Top Hat
finish Nickel
Jack Plate Cover Black
Pickguard 4-ply Black/White
Pickup Covers Black
Plastic Parts Black
Strap Buttons Nickel
Switch Tip Amber
Switchwasher Black
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Bell
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Kluson Deluxe with White Button
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity, Limited Lifetime Warranty, Signed Letter of Appraisal
Model: GCVP0031
Case Reissue Brown Lifton Hardshell
Strings Gauge .010 .013 .017 .026 .036 .046
Gibson Certified Vintage 1957 Gibson Les Paul Special, TV Yellow
Gibson Certified Vintage 1957 Gibson Les Paul Special, TV Yellow
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1957 Les Paul Special SERIAL: 7 0342
Legend has it that the famous TV Yellow finish of the Les Paul™ Special was named for its vivid appearance on black & white televisions in the 1950s. That's debatable. What's not up for debate is the indelible imprint this model had on music history since its inception. For decades now, the classy looks and thick, meaty tones of the Les Paul Special have been preferred by players of all genres.
This 1957 Les Paul Special comes from the personal collection of Gibson President and CEO Cesar Gueikian. Cesar purchased the guitar from Gibson’s current Director of Brand Experience, Mark Agnesi, during Mark’s time at Norman’s Rare Guitars. Cesar sought out the instrument after seeing it on one of Mark’s famous “Guitar of the Day” videos.
This fine ‘57 is in excellent overall condition and, of course, has the original, iconic TV Yellow finish. It is all original except for a re-fret and a new nut, though the original nut is also included. There is some light playwear, including small surface scratches and lacquer checking throughout, that provide a visual accompaniment to its nearly 70-year sonic history. It ships with a brown Lifton™ 5-Latch Reissue hardshell case.
Availability Date: The purchased instrument will be available for pickup at the Gibson Garage in Nashville, or shipment to an address in the US, starting May 30, 2024.
See Online Store Policies Page for Sales Terms & Conditions for Gibson Certified Vintage.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding Single-ply, Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Les Paul
Body Styles Les Paul
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Brazilian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Medium Jumbo
Inlays Dot
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material One Piece Mahogany
Nut Material Replacement Bone (Original Nut Also Included)(
Nut Width 42.93mm / 1.69in
Profile 50s Rounded Medium C
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup P-90 Soapbar 86k
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone
Neck Pickup P-90 Soapbar 74k
Output Jack 1/4"
Pickup Selector 3-way Toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Wraparound
Control Covers Black
Control Knobs Black Top Hat
finish Nickel
Jack Plate Cover Black
Pickguard 4-ply Black/White
Pickup Covers Black
Plastic Parts Black
Strap Buttons Nickel
Switch Tip Amber
Switchwasher Black
Truss Rod Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Bell
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Kluson Deluxe with White Button
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Certificate of Authenticity, Limited Lifetime Warranty, Signed Letter of Appraisal
Model: GCVP0031
Case Reissue Brown Lifton Hardshell
Strings Gauge .010 .013 .017 .026 .036 .046
