With the Gibson 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue Ebony 2-Pickup presents Gibson Custom Shop an authentic new edition of the very Les Paul Custom first in iconic Tuxedo Look . Accordingly, the deep black VOS nitrocellulose finish conceals a one-piece mahogany body with a vaulted ceiling and a glued mahogany neck in the "Chunky C" profile whose mother-of-pearl Ebenholzgriffbrett Block inlays mark the layers. Two Gibson Custom buckers with -III Alnico magnets also promise an authentic Vintage sound in the best PAF tradition, while the hand-wired circuitry with oil paper capacitors enables optimum tuning of the sound image. Last but not least, the Gibson 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue features an authentic Hardware No-Wire ABR -1 bridge, Aluminium tailpiece and Kluson Waffleback tuners.
For the construction of the Gibson Les Paul Custom Reissue Ebony 2 Pickup, he Gibson Custom Shop naturally relies on the historically correct design. Accordingly, the body is made of mahogany in one piece, whereby the careful selection of wood ensures a comfortable weight. The glued mahogany neck with the strong "Chunky C Shape" profile also lies comfortably in the hand and thus supports the classical playing techniques of blues and Rock . Last but not least mark in Ebenholzgriffbrett "1950s Pattern " Block inlays of real mother-of-pearl the layers.
The electric sound conversion of the Gibson 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue Ebony is performed by two Custom Bucker Gibson pickups in neck and bridge position. Equipped with -III Alnico magnets, they Humbucker convince with an authentic PAF sound, whose warm midrange spectrum combined with airy highs and organic dynamics expressive electric guitar play in the genres of blues, Rock or Jazz skillfully supported. The hand-wired circuit with CTS potentiometers and historically correct "paper-in Oil " capacitors permits optimum tuning of the sound image with harmonic treble roll-offs.
Last but not least, it Gibson 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue Ebony 2-Pickup has a historically correct Hardware gilding which skilfully supports the elegant tuxedo Look of the electric guitar. The body is equipped with a Ted-designed McCarty combination of Stopbar tailpiece and No-Wire ABR -1 Tune -O-Matic bridge, which allows an optimal adjustment of intonation and string position. Behind the Nylon saddle, Kluson Waffleback mechanics with wings on Pearloid the head plate also ensure precise and stable tuning.
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Manufacturer | Gibson | PRS | Gibson | Gibson | Mayones |
Series | Gibson Custom Shop | Private Stock | Gibson Custom Shop | Gibson Custom Shop | - |
Design | Les Paul | Custom 24 | Les Paul | Les Paul | Regius |
Body | Mahogany | Mahogany | Mahogany, Trad. weight relief | Mahogany | Swamp Ash |
Top | - | Flamed Maple | Maple | Maple | Flamed Maple |
Binding | Multi-Ply | Natural | Multi-Ply | Royalite | White ABS/Gray Pearloid |
Neck | Mahogany | Mahogany | Mahogany | Mahogany | 11-ply |
Neck Construction | Set-in | Set-in | Long Neck Tenon, set | Long Neck Tenon, set | Neck-through-body |
Neck Profile | Chunky C-Shape | Pattern Thin | - | Authentic '59 Medium 'C'-Shape | 'D' |
Thickness at 1st Fret | - | 21.03 | - | - | 20.5 |
Thickness at 12th Fret | - | 22.6 | - | - | 21.5 |
Scale in mm | 628 | 635 | 628 | 628 | 645 |
Fretboard | Ebony | Kingwood | Ebony | Rosewood | Ebony |
Fretboard Type | - | Fretted | - | Fretted | Fretted |
Fretboard Radius in Inches | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 16 |
Number of Frets | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 |
Fretboard Inlays | Block | Offset Birds | Block | Trapeze | Luminlay Side Dots |
Nut width in mm | 42.9 | 42.86 | 42.9 | 42.9 | 43 |
Width at Last Fret | 56.9 | 57.15 | 56.9 | 56.9 | 58.5 |
Pickup | HH | HH | HH | HH | HH |
Manufacturer pickups | Gibson | PRS | Gibson | Gibson | Bare Knuckle |
Neck Pickup | Custom Bucker, Alnico III | 85/15 Humbucker | 490R Humbucker | Custombucker, Unpotted | TKO Neck |
Middle Pickup | - | No | - | No | No |
Bridge Pickup | Custom Bucker, Alnico III | 85/15 Humbucker | 498T Humbucker | Custombucker, Unpotted | TKO Bridge |
Piezo Pickup | No | No | No | No | No |
Active pickups | No | No | No | No | No |
Coil-splitting | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Electronic | Handwired, Paper-in-Oil Caps | Passive | - | Handwired, Paper-in-Oil Caps | Treble Bleed Circuit |
Switch | 3-Way | 3-Way | 3-Way | 3-Way | 3-Way |
Control | 2x Vol, 2x Tone | Vol, Tone (Push/Pull) | 2x Vol, 2x Tone | 2x Vol, 2x Tone | Vol (Push/Pull), Tone |
Bridge | Gibson No Wire ABR-1 | PRS Gen III Tremolo | Tune-o-Matic | Gibson ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic | Hipshot Fixed Guitar Bridge |
Tailpiece | Aluminium Stopbar | No | Stopbar | Aluminium Stopbar | No |
Tuners | Kluson Waffleback | PRS Phase III Locking | Grover Rotomatic | Kluson Single Ring Tulip | Hipshot Grip-Lock Open Locking |
Strap Button | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Schaller S-Locks |
Hardware | Gold | Nickel/Gold | Gold | Nickel | Black |
String Gauge | .010 - .046 | .010 - .046 | .010 - .046 | .010 - .046 | .010 - .046 |
Factory Tuning | Standard E | Standard E | Standard E | Standard E | Standard E |
Country of Origin | USA | USA | USA | USA | Poland |
Finish | Nitrocellulose VOS | Nitrocellulose | Nitrocellulose | Murphy Lab Heavy Aged | High-Gloss |
Colour | Ebony | Sage Dragon's Breath | Ebony | Golden Poppy Burst | Graphite Burst |
Number of Strings | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Case included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Gigbag included | No | No | No | No | No |
Certificate | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Fret Format | Historic Medium Jumbo | - | Medium Jumbo | Authentic Medium Jumbo | Extra Jumbo, stainless steel |
Nut type | Nylon | - | Corian | Nylon | Graph Tech TUSQ |