A limited number were also produced with a Brazilian rosewood fretboard. 1957 was the first year for Gibson humbucking pickups AKA "Patent Applied For" or “PAF” pickups. Options included two or three pickups and a Bigsby or stop-bar tailpiece. Gibson Custom Shop 1957 Les Paul Custom reissue 2-pickup VOS, Ebony, 4128g The Original Black Beauty Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. $5,799.00. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail. The 20th Anniversary 1957 Les Paul Black Beauty is primed for tone just as much as it is for looks, with a pair of Alnico III-loaded Custom Buckers, a solid, one-piece mahogany body, a quarter-sawn mahogany neck with rounded '50s profile, and Gibson's acclaimed hardware set, including period-correct "waffle back" tuners. Add to Compare . Get the guaranteed best price on Solid Body Electric Guitars like the Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue VOS Electric Guitar at Musician's Friend. Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul 1957 Reissue Bill Nash Relic 2000. Gibson Custom Shop 1957 Les Paul Junior Reissue VOS Vintage Sunburst. Pre-Owned. Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. There are some faint outlines on the rear of the body, possibly from a decal. Gibson Custom Wildwood Spec 1958 Les Paul Junior Double-Cut VOS.93-1.03/6.45 lbs. Available in Ebony. The Gibson Les Paul R7 is designed to be a very accurate and high quality reproduction of an original 1957 Les Paul Goldtop down to the last detail. 41 minutes ago #1 I wonder did Gibson make any Les Paul Custom’s with Alnico V and P90 pickups in 1957? $ 2,000.00. There were 1,912 Les Paul Customs shipped from 1954 through 1960, in contrast with 9,557 Les Paul Model/Les Paul Standards shipped from 1952-1960. 1 Finish Options . Now Gibson Custom brings together George Harrison and Eric Clapton, two of the greatest rock legends of all time, with one stunning instrument—the Harrison-Clapton 1957 Les Paul Standard “Lucy.” This historic Les Paul is a strictly limited edition of just 100 guitars worldwide and is offered exclusively by Guitar Center in North America. New Listing 2012 Gibson Custom Shop Historic Collection 1957 Les Paul Standard Gold Top Vos. The 1957 Les Paul Custom Black Beauty is the ultimate solid body Gibson Electric Guitar now with 2 humbucking, adjustable pickups. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail. Produced in very limited numbers, the True Historic 1957 Les Paul Goldtop employs appointments reproduced with molecular-level analysis of original vintage plastics, a double-carved and hand-sanded top and neck, hand wet-sanded finish, hand-filed rolled fingerboard binding and more to deliver an obsessively detailed recreation of an original ’57 Goldtop. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! 3 Finish Options . 2009 Gibson 1957 Les Paul Custom 3-Pickup Historic Reissue! Shop with confidence. I haven't really considered the '57/'68 Reissues much yet, but … Find great deals on eBay for gibson les paul custom 1957. 1968 Les Paul Custom Reissue. Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenti Description and Features; Amazing…simply. Get the best deals for 1957 gibson les paul at eBay.com. C $6,045.74. $4,699.00. Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. And unlike the Les Paul Model, the Custom didn’t have a maple top with a mahogany back but was instead made from solid mahogany. Condition VG+. Today's True Historic 1957 Les Paul Custom is a detailed recreation, true to every aspect of the original's stylish looks, legendary tone and distinct "fretless wonder" playability. $ 4,500.00. Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. The Custom Historic '57 Les Paul Custom Reissue was a tribute to the late-'50s Black Beauty Les Pauls. 1968 Les Paul Standard Goldtop Reissue. $ 850.00. What has your experience been with these guitars, and what year(s) would you recommend? The 3 Pickup Gibson Les Paul Custom with Factory Bigsby! It features a body carved out of a single large piece of solid mahogany, unique among Les Paul models. Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue 3-Pickup w/ Bigsby VOS, Ebony Overview. Retaining the classic gold finish of previous years, the '57 saw the introduction of the now legendary 'Patent Applied For' humbuckers to replace the earlier P-90s. There some small impressions, dings, light scratches, small chips, tarnished hardware, light worming and buckle wear on the rear. The ebony fingerboard is also attached with hot hide glue for improved energy transfer, so these guitars are quite loud and resonant when unplugged! A few observations are provided by the author on his “first version” Alnico/P-90 1957 Custom and “second version” PAF equipped 1958 Custom. Gibson Custom Shop 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue VOS Faded Cherry. 1957 was the first year for Gibson humbucking pickups AKA "Patent Applied For" or “PAF” pickups. From Japan. Les Paul Custom w/ Ebony Fingerboard Gloss. Joined Jan 18, 2012 Messages 528 Reaction score 263. I am in the market for a Gibson Les Paul Custom Black Beauty and I'm trying to determine what years I should be looking at. Gibson Les Paul … 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. Each instrument celebrates Gibson’s legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail. 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue. Features a mahogany body, ebony fretboard, and Burstbucker pickups. There's no shortage on PAF pickups in this Les Paul as it came from the factory with three. Gibson 1957 Les Paul Goldtop VOS The Goldtop Les Paul of 1957 stands as one of the most iconic electric guitars ever produced. 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. It features a body carved out of a single large piece of solid mahogany, unique among Les Paul models. 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Mats A Senior Member. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail. The iconic '57 Goldtop has been the tool of choice for countless guitar heroes. 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.