Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue VOS - Ebony 3-Pickup

The Amazing 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue VOS
The Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue VOS is oozing with classic tone and vintage-original-spec authenticity. Its eye-grabbing VOS nitrocellulose lacquer finish captures the depth, and richness of a genuine '57 Custom — one of the most iconic solidbody electric guitars ever made. Handcrafted by Gibson's elite Custom Shop luthiers, the 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue VOS features top-shelf tonewoods, including a 1-piece mahogany body and a fast, comfortable Chunky C profile mahogany neck topped by a silky smooth ebony fingerboard with 22 Historic medium jumbo frets, Plek'd to perfection. Plug this beast into your favorite tube amp, and experience searing PAF tones, courtesy of three powerful CustomBucker Alnico III unpotted pickups. Premium appointments, including gold hardware, mother-of-pearl '50s Pattern inlays, and Kluson Waffleback tuners complete the amazing 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue VOS.




Every inch of this Les Paul has vintage vibe
To capture the essence of the original 1957 Les Paul Custom, Gibson painstakingly re-created each part piece by piece. The mahogany body, nitro finish, and solid ebony fingerboard are only the beginning. Not only do you get the Chunky C profile neck you've been craving, but the accuracy of the details go all the way down to the positioning of the instrument's vintage-style Kluson Waffleback tuners and the size and shape of its mother-of-pearl '50s Pattern inlays.



CustomBucker pickups deliver pure vintage PAF tone
Gibson Custom paid just as much attention to this guitar's electronics as they did to its aesthetics. Every part of its internal signal path was designed to deliver dead-on 1957 Les Paul tone. Of course, it's next to impossible to find genuine '50s PAFs (even for Gibson). Instead, the 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue VOS sports a trio of Gibson's CustomBucker humbuckers. The CustomBucker is the most historically accurate PAF copy ever. Take it from Sweetwater's guitar experts: The Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue VOS nails the look, sound, and feel of an original 1957 Les Paul Custom.


Chunky C neck and Plek'd frets for optimized playability
Comfort and playability were two of Gibson's primary concerns when they were designing the 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue VOS. You'll be delighted at how this guitar's Chunky C profile neck comfortably fills your hand in just the right way. For your playing pleasure, the bound ebony fingerboard is buffed to silky smoothness and the frets are dressed to perfection using a Plek Pro machine for optimized playability. Typically reserved for top-dollar custom guitars, this process levels the frets with pinpoint precision, providing you with the most playable fretboard you're likely to own.


Nitro finish, for the look and feel of a classic
The Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue VOS wears a gorgeous nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Lacquer finishes — standard back in the day — are significantly thinner than today's polyurethane finishes, allowing the guitar to "breathe." Nitro finishes not only look amazing; they also enhance the instrument's tonal qualities. This guitar has the look (and feel) of a lovingly cared-for classic — one that will only improve with age.



Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue VOS Features:

1-piece mahogany body; VOS nitrocellulose lacquer finish
Mahogany neck, Chunky C profile, VOS nitrocellulose lacquer finish
Ebony fingerboard, 12" radius, 22 Historic Medium Jumbo frets, mother-of-pearl '50s Pattern inlays
Plek'd frets for optimized playability
3 unpotted Custombucker Alnico III humbucking pickups
3-way pickup selector switch
Volume and Tone controls for bridge and neck pickups
ABR-1 bridge with lightweight aluminum Stop Bar
24.75" scale length; 1.69" nylon nut
Kluson Waffleback tuners
Elegant gold hardware
Factory strings: Gibson 10–46, standard tuning
Single-action truss rod, headstock access
Includes hard case and Custom Shop certificate of authenticity
Quality crafted in USA


Tech Specs

Number of Strings: 6
Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
Body Type: Solidbody
Body Shape: 1957 Les Paul Custom
Body Material: 1-piece Mahogany
Body Finish: VOS Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Color: Ebony
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Shape: Chunky C
Radius: 12"
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl '50s Pattern
Number of Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
Scale Length: 24.75"
Nut Width: 1.69"
Nut Material: Nylon
Bridge/Tailpiece: ABR-1 with Aluminum Stopbar
Tuners: Kluson Waffleback
Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III unpotted Humbucker
Middle Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III unpotted Humbucker
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III unpotted Humbucker
Controls: 2 x volume, 2 x tone, 3-way togggle pickup switch
Strings: Gibson 10s
Case Included: Hardshell Case
Manufacturer Part Number: LPB357VOEBGH1

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