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Description
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.
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.
Specs
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Serial Number |
73531 |
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Weight |
4.42Kg |
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Type |
Solid Body |
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Colour |
Ebony |
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Orientation |
Right Handed |
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Number of Strings |
6 |
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Body Shape |
Les Paul |
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Body Material |
1-Piece Solid Mahogany; Multi-ply binding |
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Body Finish |
Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina) |
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Neck Material |
Solid Mahogany |
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Neck Shape |
Chunky C-Shape |
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Fretboard Material |
Solid Ebony |
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Number of Frets |
22 |
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Fretboard Inlays |
1950s Pattern Mother of Pearl |
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Fret Size |
Historic Medium-Jumbo |
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Fretboard Radius |
12" |
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Nut Material |
Nylon |
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Nut Width |
1.69" (42.85mm) |
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Neck Pickups |
Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) |
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Bridge Pickups |
Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted) |
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Controls |
CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors, 3-Way Switchcraft |
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Pickguard |
Multiply Laminated Acrylic |
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Bridge |
No-Wire ABR-1; Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar Tailpiece |
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Tuners |
Kluson Waffleback w/ Pearloid Tips |
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Strings |
.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046 |
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Case/ Bag |
Lifton Historic Black/Goldenrod |
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Accessories |
Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Black Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags |
