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. All together, 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.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding Multi-ply top and back
Body Finish VOS nitrocellulose lacquer
Body Material 1-piece solid mahogany
Body Shape Les Paul
Body Styles Les Paul
Weight Relief None
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
End Of Board Width 56.89mm / 2.24in
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 12 in. | 304.8 mm
Fret Count 22
Frets Reissue medium-jumbo
Inlays Big Block Mother of Pearl
Joint Long tenon, hide glue fit
Neck Material Solid mahogany
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 42.85mm / 1.69in
Profile 1950s Chunky D
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3
Controls CTS 500K audio taper potentiometers, paper-in-oil capacitors
Middle Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3
Neck Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3
Output Jack Switchcraft
Pickup Selector 3-Way toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Control Knobs Black Top Hats
finish Gold
Pickup Covers Gold
Plastic Parts Black
Tailpiece Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines Kluson Waffleback
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Black Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags
Model: LPB357VOEBGH1
Case Lifton reissue
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 3-Pickup, VOS, Ebony
Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 3-Pickup, VOS, Ebony
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.
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.
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 .
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.
Three Free Months of the Gibson App
Three Free Months of the Gibson App
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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. All together, 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.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding Multi-ply top and back
Body Finish VOS nitrocellulose lacquer
Body Material 1-piece solid mahogany
Body Shape Les Paul
Body Styles Les Paul
Weight Relief None
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
End Of Board Width 56.89mm / 2.24in
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 12 in. | 304.8 mm
Fret Count 22
Frets Reissue medium-jumbo
Inlays Big Block Mother of Pearl
Joint Long tenon, hide glue fit
Neck Material Solid mahogany
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 42.85mm / 1.69in
Profile 1950s Chunky D
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3
Controls CTS 500K audio taper potentiometers, paper-in-oil capacitors
Middle Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3
Neck Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3
Output Jack Switchcraft
Pickup Selector 3-Way toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic
Control Knobs Black Top Hats
finish Gold
Pickup Covers Gold
Plastic Parts Black
Tailpiece Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines Kluson Waffleback
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Black Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags
Model: LPB357VOEBGH1
Case Lifton reissue
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
