The Original Black Beauty
Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail.
With its elegant lines and ebony/pearl/gold aesthetic, the 1957 Les Paul™ Custom is easily one of the most iconic and beautiful guitars ever made. It features a body carved out of a single large piece of solid mahogany, unique among Les Paul models. The resulting dark mid-range tone from the body pairs perfectly with its bright-sounding solid ebony fingerboard. Altogether, it's the pinnacle of guitar craftsmanship, design, and tone. Gibson Custom Shop is proud to revive every last detail of the original "Black Beauty" for this '57 Les Paul Custom Reissue, from the dimensions and contours to the precise inlay patterns, to the entire ownership experience. It also features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of natural play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Body Finish Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material 1-Piece Mahogany
Body Shape Les Paul
Body Styles Les Paul
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Historic Medium Jumbo
Inlays Mother of Pearl Custom Block
Joint Glued In, Set Neck; Hide Glue Fit
Neck Material Solid Mahogany
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 42.86mm / 1.69in
Profile 50s Rounded Medium C
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3
Controls 3 Volume, Master Tone, Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Paper in Oil Capacitors
Middle Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3
Neck Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3
Output Jack 1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup Selector 3-way Switchcraft Toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1
Control Covers True Historic; Custom Shop Medallion
Control Knobs True Historic Black Top Hat
finish Gold; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Mounting Rings True Historic Black
Pickguard True Historic
Strap Buttons 2 - Brass
Switch Tip True Historic Amber
Switchwasher True Historic Black
Tailpiece Stop Bar
Truss Rod Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover True Historic
Tuner Plating Gold
Tuning Machines Kluson Waffleback with Plastic Buttons
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Case Hardshell
Model: CUS18834
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo and Custom Split Block Inlay in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 3-Pickup, Light Aged, Ebony
Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 3-Pickup, Light Aged, Ebony
Free & Fast Shipping
Free & Fast Shipping
Orders placed by noon CST Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) will ship the same day. Orders placed after this cutoff will ship the next business day. All orders over $100 receive free ground shipping within the United States.
Lifetime Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Shop and play with confidence knowing that your instrument is protected by our limited lifetime warranty. Learn more about warranties and exclusions here .
Case Included
Case Included
Your instrument ships with a factory-supplied hard- or soft-shell case for safe storage and transportation. Please refer to the product specifications for details.
Setup Included
Setup Included
Our craftory-trained technicians perform a final thorough inspection and detailed setup moments before your instrument is packed and shipped to you.
Three Free Months of the Gibson App
Three Free Months of the Gibson App
For a limited time only, receive a three-month subscription to the Gibson App for free with the purchase of this product. Click here to learn more about the Gibson App.
The Original Black Beauty
Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail.
With its elegant lines and ebony/pearl/gold aesthetic, the 1957 Les Paul™ Custom is easily one of the most iconic and beautiful guitars ever made. It features a body carved out of a single large piece of solid mahogany, unique among Les Paul models. The resulting dark mid-range tone from the body pairs perfectly with its bright-sounding solid ebony fingerboard. Altogether, it's the pinnacle of guitar craftsmanship, design, and tone. Gibson Custom Shop is proud to revive every last detail of the original "Black Beauty" for this '57 Les Paul Custom Reissue, from the dimensions and contours to the precise inlay patterns, to the entire ownership experience. It also features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of natural play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Body Finish Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material 1-Piece Mahogany
Body Shape Les Paul
Body Styles Les Paul
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Historic Medium Jumbo
Inlays Mother of Pearl Custom Block
Joint Glued In, Set Neck; Hide Glue Fit
Neck Material Solid Mahogany
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 42.86mm / 1.69in
Profile 50s Rounded Medium C
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3
Controls 3 Volume, Master Tone, Vintage Taper Potentiometers, Paper in Oil Capacitors
Middle Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3
Neck Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3
Output Jack 1/4" Switchcraft
Pickup Selector 3-way Switchcraft Toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1
Control Covers True Historic; Custom Shop Medallion
Control Knobs True Historic Black Top Hat
finish Gold; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Mounting Rings True Historic Black
Pickguard True Historic
Strap Buttons 2 - Brass
Switch Tip True Historic Amber
Switchwasher True Historic Black
Tailpiece Stop Bar
Truss Rod Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover True Historic
Tuner Plating Gold
Tuning Machines Kluson Waffleback with Plastic Buttons
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Case Hardshell
Model: CUS18834
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo and Custom Split Block Inlay in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
