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Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue Electric Guitar - Ebony, VOS


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Experience one of the most iconic electric guitars ever created with the Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue Electric Guitar in Ebony VOS, available from Sky Music Australia. Handcrafted by the Gibson Custom Shop, this extraordinary "Black Beauty" faithfully recreates the legendary 1957 Les Paul Custom with unmatched vintage accuracy, premium craftsmanship, and unmistakable PAF-inspired tone. From its all-mahogany construction to its authentic Vintage Original Spec finish, every detail has been meticulously recreated to capture the magic of one of Gibson's most celebrated instruments.

The 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue features a one-piece mahogany body paired with a chunky C-shaped mahogany neck and a premium ebony fingerboard for exceptional sustain, warmth, and effortless playability. The VOS nitrocellulose lacquer finish recreates the subtle sheen and character of a well-preserved vintage instrument, while period-correct appointments including multi-ply binding, mother-of-pearl '50s Pattern inlays, gold hardware, and Kluson Waffleback tuners complete its unmistakable Black Beauty aesthetic.

Loaded with a pair of Gibson Custombucker Alnico III unpotted humbuckers, this Custom Shop masterpiece delivers authentic vintage PAF character with remarkable clarity, warmth, articulation, and dynamic response. Combined with a historically accurate ABR-1 bridge, aluminium stopbar tailpiece, and expertly Plek'd frets, the 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue offers the perfect blend of vintage tone, premium craftsmanship, and modern playability.

Features

  • Authentic Gibson Custom Shop 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue
  • Vintage Original Spec (VOS) nitrocellulose lacquer finish for genuine vintage appearance and feel
  • One-piece mahogany body delivers exceptional warmth, sustain, and resonance
  • Chunky C-shaped mahogany neck recreates the feel of an original 1957 Les Paul Custom
  • Premium ebony fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo Plek'd frets for outstanding playability
  • Mother-of-pearl '50s Pattern block inlays provide classic Custom styling
  • Dual Gibson Custombucker Alnico III unpotted humbuckers deliver authentic vintage PAF tone
  • Historically accurate ABR-1 bridge with lightweight aluminium stopbar tailpiece
  • Vintage-style Kluson Waffleback tuners ensure excellent tuning stability
  • Elegant multi-ply body binding and gold hardware complete the iconic Black Beauty appearance
  • Includes Gibson Custom Shop hardshell case

Specs

Special Release 1957 Reissue
Number of Strings 6
Orientation Right-handed
Body Type Solidbody
Body Shape 1957 Les Paul Custom
Body Material 1-Piece Mahogany
Finish VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Colour Ebony
Neck Material Mahogany
Neck Profile Chunky C
Neck Joint Set Neck
Scale Length 24.75"
Fingerboard Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 12"
Frets 22 Medium Jumbo (Plek'd)
Inlays Mother-of-Pearl '50s Pattern
Nut Width 1.69"
Nut Material Nylon
Bridge ABR-1 with Aluminium Stopbar
Tuners Kluson Waffleback
Neck Pickup Custombucker Alnico III Unpotted Humbucker
Bridge Pickup Custombucker Alnico III Unpotted Humbucker
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone
Pickup Switching 3-Way Toggle Switch
Strings Gibson .010-.046
Case Gibson Custom Shop Hardshell Case