Pre-Owned Gibson Custom Shop 1957 Les Paul Standard Reissue, VOS, Double Gold with Hard Shell Case
The 1957 Les Paul Standard Reissue: Golden Era Authority with Custom Shop Precision
Vintage Correct Mahogany and Maple Construction
The 1957 Les Paul Standard is truly a think of beauty. The solid mahogany body paired with a two piece plain maple top delivers the fundamental recipe that defined the golden era of tone. No weight relief. No shortcuts. Just a 1 piece lightweight mahogany back with hide glue construction and a maple cap that adds snap and focus to the low end bloom. The Double Gold VOS finish captures the elegance of the original while allowing the wood to resonate freely. This example shows light pick scratches on the pickguard and top along with two small dings on the back, honest signs of careful ownership that do nothing to diminish its playability.
Chunky C Neck Profile and Historic Playability
The solid mahogany neck features the proper Chunky C profile that fills the palm the way a late 50s Les Paul should. It is substantial without being cumbersome and provides the kind of leverage that makes bends feel effortless. A 24.75 inch scale length, 22 frets and Indian Rosewood fingerboard deliver the classic feel under the fingers. The trapezoid inlays and nylon nut complete the period correct aesthetic players expect from a true Custom Shop reissue.
Custombucker Alnico III Pickups and Vintage Correct Wiring
Under the hood, this 57 Reissue is loaded with unpotted Custombucker Alnico III humbuckers in both neck and bridge positions. These pickups are known for their airy top end, woody midrange complexity and dynamic touch response. CTS 500K audio taper potentiometers and paper in oil capacitors keep the signal path true to vintage spec. Roll the volume back and it cleans up beautifully. Lean into it and you get harmonic bloom, rich sustain and the unmistakable tone that made the Les Paul legendary.
Period Correct Hardware and Appointments
The No Wire ABR 1 bridge and lightweight aluminum stop bar transfer vibration efficiently into the body, enhancing sustain and resonance. Kluson single line single ring tuners maintain tuning stability while preserving vintage authenticity. Nickel hardware, butyrate gold top hat knobs and single ply binding round out the historic details. This instrument includes the original Brown and Pink Lifton style 5 latch hard shell case along with the Certificate of Authenticity booklet, hang tags and case candy.
Specifications
• Body Shape: Les Paul
• Back: 1 Piece Lightweight Mahogany
• Top: 2 Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit
• Weight Relief: None
• Binding: 1 Ply Royalite
• Neck: Solid Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Chunky C Shape
• Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
• Scale Length: 24.75 inch
• Nut Width: 1.687 inch
• Nut: Nylon
• Number of Frets: 22
• Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
• Bridge: No Wire ABR 1
• Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
• Tuners: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
• Knobs: Butyrate Gold Top Hats
• Plating: Nickel
• Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III Unpotted
• Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III Unpotted
• Controls: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper in Oil Capacitors
• Case: Brown and Pink Lifton Reissue 5 Latch Hard Shell Case
• Included: COA Booklet, Hang Tags, Case Candy
This Pre-Owned electric guitar ships fully insured with signature required.
