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Gibson Les Paul Custom 1957 VOS EB #75346
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At the end of 1953 a more luxurious version was introduced, probably at the express request of Les Paul himself, as he wanted a more luxurious and refined-looking guitar. He wanted a black instrument so it would "look like a tuxedo". The guitar, known as the "Black Beauty", featured a mahogany body and neck, an ebony fretboard and mother-of-pearl block inlays on the fretboard. The split-diamond inlay on the headstock was taken from the carved archtop Super 400. The pickups were a P-90 in the bridge position and a newly developed Alnico V pickup by Seth Lover in the neck position.
In mid-1957 Gibson began fitting the Les Paul Custom with the new PAF pickup developed by Seth Lover. Most Customs had three PAF pickups, although there were a few that retained the traditional two-pickup configuration. The Gibson Custom Shop drew inspiration from these guitars and now presents you with a very special Custom Shop one-off model inspired by a vintage Les Paul Custom.
The Gibson Les Paul Custom 1957 VOS EB is a classic single-cut electric guitar with a two-piece mahogany body and a maple top. Mahogany was already used on the original Les Paul guitars and provides the foundation for the perfect vintage tone. The mahogany neck with rosewood fretboard is finished in a '57 Chunky C profile and fitted with a classic, relatively flat 12" fretboard radius. The guitar is equipped with a classic HH pickup combination consisting of a Gibson Custombucker at the bridge and a Gibson Custombucker at the neck position. Other features include Kluson single-line tuners, black top-hat knobs, a Tune-O-Matic bridge with stop tailpiece and a three-ply black pickguard.
This model is finished in a beautiful Ebony. The thin nitrocellulose lacquer finish allows the wood to resonate particularly well and ages more attractively. The VOS, or Vintage Original Specs instrument, looks as if it were brand new but has been played-in as if purchased in the 1950s or 60s. The instrument is built to vintage specifications but shows no wear, faded finish, dinged hardware or other signs of ageing. This kind of (non-)aging is perfect for you if you want everything that characterised Gibson guitars of that era, but prefer every scratch and dent to come from your own hands and experiences.
The Gibson Les Paul Custom 1957 VOS EB is delivered with a certificate of authenticity in a luxurious original Gibson Custom Shop case, allowing you to transport your new dream guitar safely and protect it from external influences.
- Strings: 6 string
- Country of Origin: USA
- Strings thickness ex factory: .010 - .046
- Technology: Solid Body
- Body Shape: Single Cut
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Top: Maple
- Binding: Aged White
- Body finish: High Gloss
- Neck: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: '57 Chunky C
- Neck finish: High Gloss
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Fretboard radius: 12" (305 mm)
- Fretboard Inlays: Block inlays
- Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
- Nut material: Corian
- Frets: 22
- Fret size: Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall
- Fret material: Nickel silver
- Neck construction: Set in neck
- Scale Length: 24,75" (629 mm)
- Pickup Configuration: H-H (2x Humbucker)
- Neck Pickup: Gibson Custombucker (PAF)
- Bridge Pickup: Gibson Custombucker (PAF)
- Pickup Cover: Aged Gold
- Pickup Selector Switch: 3 way toggle
- Pickup type: passive
- Controls: 2x volume, 2x tone
- Hardware: Gold
- Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line
- Translation: 1:15
- Pickguard: Black 3-Ply
- Pot Caps: Top Hat Black
- Bridge / Tremolo: Tune-o-matic Steg and Stoptailpiece
- Color/ Finish: Ebony
- Finish: Nitrocellulose
- Aging: VOS
- Includes: Case & certificate
About Gibson
The American Gibson Guitar Corporation, founded in 1902 by Orville Gibson in Kalamazoo, Michigan, first became known for the production of mandolins and banjos. Today the company’s headquarters are in Nashville, Tennessee, and Gibson is one of the world’s most renowned and respected manufacturers of electric guitars.
The model Les Paul, named after its creator Lester William Polsfuss, is one of the most famous and best‑selling electric guitar shapes of all time and established the single‑cut guitar form, which has been copied, adopted and reinterpreted by numerous other manufacturers. The Les Paul is mainly prized for its sound, characterised as warm and full. The humbucker pickup largely responsible for that sound, in its now common design, was developed by Seth Lover at Gibson.
In the early 1960s the Gibson SG appeared as another solid‑body electric from Gibson. Originally intended as the successor to the Les Paul, it became — helped by Angus Young of AC/DC — another rock‑history icon and is the basis for the double‑cutaway guitar type.
With the Flying V and the Explorer Gibson is responsible for two body shapes that, although they were far ahead of their time when introduced in the late 1950s, have over the years also achieved legendary status. They still serve as the foundation for a host of heavy guitars today, for example from makers such as Jackson or ESP.
The Gibson Custom Shop produces custom orders, high‑quality one‑offs and precise replicas of famous models and legendary instrument years. These are often subjected to an artificial ageing process called relicing.
Almost as long as the company has existed, acoustic guitars have also been produced. The J‑45, the Hummingbird, the L‑00 and the SJ‑200 are among the world’s most beloved steel‑string acoustics and were the instruments of choice for Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and John Lennon.
Besides the instruments already mentioned, you can of course also buy picks, bags and cases or merchandise from Gibson with us.
We are particularly proud to host a Gibson Flagship Store in our Frankfurt branch. There you’ll find not only a large selection and exclusive models to try out in person, but you’ll also benefit from the expertise of our Gibson‑trained and certified staff when choosing the perfect guitar.
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At Custom Reserve by session you'll find handpicked Custom Shop instruments. Whether you're looking for guitars, basses or other masterpieces, with us you'll discover the best creations the market has to offer. Each instrument, like this gem from Gibson, is personally inspected and selected by us to guarantee you an unparalleled playing experience.
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Remember, it's the only one.
Our Custom Shop instruments are not mass-produced, but true works of art crafted with meticulous handwork. They not only offer outstanding tone and exceptional playability, but are also visually unique collector's items that stand for individuality and exclusivity. This Gibson Les Paul Custom 1957 VOS EB #75346 is no exception.
With over 40 years of experience and one of the largest selections of Custom Shop instruments in Europe, you can trust that every single piece meets the highest quality standards. At Custom Reserve we place great value on offering you only the finest instruments – hand-selected and perfectly set up, exclusively for you.
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