2019 Historic 1957 Les Paul Custom - VOS, 3-Pickup

Condition of Instrument

This 2019 Gibson Custom Shop 1957 Reissue Les Paul Custom is a stunning example of Gibson’s legendary craftsmanship. It is in excellent condition and showcases the subtle, authentic character of its VOS finish, giving it just the right amount of vintage-inspired patina. There are no additional cosmetic issues or notable signs of wear to report. Overall, it presents beautifully and is an exceptional example of this iconic Les Paul Custom. Includes the original hardshell case and certificate of authenticity.

Black Beauty Rides Again

Take yourself back in time to 1957 and imagine you're at a jazz gig. You've maybe seen one or two Les Paul Standards, but you're not that familiar with solidbody electric guitars, because few people are at this point in history. Now picture the guitarist reaching into his case and pulling out a black Les Paul Custom with three pickups and a Bigsby tailpiece. It practically oozes swagger and elegance. Wouldn't your jaw hit the floor?

It's a testament to the Custom's enduring appeal that, more than six decades after its birth, I had the same reaction as our hypothetical gig-goer in 1957. The pearl block inlays, the black-as-night ebony fretboard, the gold hardware, the cream binding, and the three pickups still create an unmatched sense of sophistication with a strong undercurrent of rock and roll menace.

These particular appointments also give the '57 Custom from the Historic Collection a voice unlike other Les Pauls in Gibson's lineup. The Bigsby tailpiece allows you to use expressive vibrato, and it also has a strong effect on the guitar's tone. The front end of each note has a little more growl, and the sustain has a bit more sweet metallic chime in the highs. Overall, this makes the '57 Custom sound more vocal and a bit brighter than usual.

Having three pickups is also a nice option. The bridge Custombucker has plenty of midrange punching power, and the neck pickup is fat and warm, which is standard territory for a Custom. However, the middle pickup gives you a thinner sound with more quack and midrange chirp and adds an additional inspiring color to your palette.

We're proud to present the 1957 Les Paul Custom from the Gibson Custom Historic Collection. We know its singular sound and jaw-dropping looks with inspire you to no end!

• Serial Number

  79127

• Brand Name

  Gibson Custom Shop

• Model

  2019 Historic 1957 Les Paul Custom

• Finish Color

  Ebony

• Weight

  8.74 lbs.

• Body Wood

  Mahogany

• Binding

  Multi-Ply Cream and Black on Top, Back and Headstock; Single-ply Cream on Fingerboard

• Neck Dimensions

  .910 1st - 1.020 12th

• Neck Wood

  Mahogany

• Fingerboard Wood

  Ebony

• Fingerboard Radius

  12"

• Fingerboard Inlays

  Mother-of-Pearl Blocks

• Frets

  22

• Scale Length

  24.75"

• Nut Material

  Nylon

• Width at Nut

  1.690”

• Pickups

  3 Custombuckers

• Controls

  2 Volume, 2 Tone and 3-way Toggleswitch

• Tailpiece

  Stopbar

• Hardware

  Gold

• Tuners

  Kluson Waffleback

• bridge

  ABR-1

• Pickguard

  5-Ply Black

• Case Candy

  Gibson Custom Shop COA

• Case

  Original Gibson Custom Brown/Pink Hardshell