Gibson Custom Shop 1957 Les Paul VOS Electric Guitar (with Case)

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Gibson Custom Shop 1957 Les Paul VOS Electric Guitar (with Case), Ebony, Action Position Back
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Meticulously built to '50s-spec, this '57 LP Custom features an all-mahogany body, a nitro VOS finish, and vintage-voiced Custombucker Alnico III pickups.

What's special about this item?

Feature: What it does:
Custombucker (Alnico III) pickups Sparkling tone; great articulation in the midrange
Ebony fretboard Dark color, tight grain; premium fretboard wood
Mahogany body Rich, warm, focused sound; added sustain
Nitrocellulose lacquer finish Ultra-thin, strong gloss; preserves natural tone

With its elegant lines and Ebony/Pearl/Gold aesthetic, the 1957 Les Paul Custom is among Gibson's most iconic Custom Shop models. 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.

This model reflects Gibson Custom Shop's dedication to craftsmanship, design, and tone. Gibson Custom Shop revives every 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.

Features:


- Ebony/Pearl/Gold aesthetic
- Solid Ebony Fingerboard
- 1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl inlays
- Custombucker Alnico III pickups
- Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch case


Material:
Solid Mahogany

Profile:
Chunky C-Shape

Scale Length:
24.75"

Fingerboard Material:
Solid Ebony

Fingerboard Radius:
12"

Number Of Frets:
22

Frets:
Historic Medium-Jumbo

Nut Material:
Nylon

Nut Width:
1.687"

Inlays:
1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl

Body Shape:
Les Paul

Body Material:
1-Piece Solid Mahogany

Finish:
Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)

Neck Pickup:
Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)

Bridge Pickup:
Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)

Case:
Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Ebony

  • Shipping Weight: 24 lbs
  • Shipping Dimensions: 44 x 18 x 14 in
  • Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): LPB57VOEBGH1

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-444-2766
Email: service@gibson.com
Web: https://www.gibson.com/pages/contact-support

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