The Gibson Custom Shop 1957 Les Paul Custom VOS in Ebony is a masterfully crafted tribute to one of the most revered instruments in Gibson’s storied legacy. With its elegant all–black aesthetic, multi-ply binding, and unmistakable Custom silhouette, this ’57 reissue embodies the sophistication and authority that earned the Les Paul Custom its nickname—the “Black Beauty.” Built using historically accurate tonewoods and construction techniques, it delivers both the visual grandeur and the unmistakable sonic character that define the golden age of Gibson craftsmanship.

This model features a carved mahogany top paired with a solid, non–weight-relieved mahogany body, producing the dark, resonant warmth and sustain that made the original Customs legendary. The one-piece mahogany neck is shaped to the updated ’57 neck profile, offering a substantial but exceptionally comfortable feel that suits both rhythm and lead work. A meticulously fitted ebony fingerboard, attached using hot hide glue just like the originals, provides a smooth, articulate playing surface with a 12" radius, pearl block inlays, and 22 frets. Traditional multi-ply white/black binding extends across the top, back, headstock, and fingerboard, giving the guitar its iconic, highly appointed appearance.

Sonically, the 1957 Les Paul Custom VOS delivers vintage tonal authority thanks to a pair of Custom Bucker pickups, engineered to capture the clarity, warmth, and harmonic complexity of late-’50s PAFs. With 2 Volume, 2 Tone controls, and a 3-way toggle switch, players can access a wide range of expressive tones—from smooth, velvety jazz textures to biting, articulate rock lead tones. Premium gold hardware enhances the instrument’s stately character, featuring an ABR-1 bridge, lightweight aluminum stopbar tailpiece, and vintage-correct Kluson “Deluxe” tuners for stable performance and classic aesthetic authenticity.

Presented in a high-quality hardshell case, the Gibson Custom Shop 1957 Les Paul Custom VOS Ebony is a stunning recreation of one of the most iconic electric guitars ever built. Its timeless look, painstaking historic accuracy, and exceptional tonal depth make it a crown jewel for players and collectors who demand nothing less than true Custom Shop excellence.

Other Features Include:

  • Top Wood Carved Mahogany
  • Body Wood Solid Non-Weight Relieved Mahogany
  • Neck Wood 1-Piece Mahogany Neck
  • Neck Shape Updated '57 Neck Profile
  • Ebony attached with Hot Hide Glue
  • Fingerboard Radius 12"
  • Inlays Pearl Blocks
  • Scale Length 24.75"
  • Width at Nut 1 11/16"
  • Frets 22
  • Binding Multi-ply White/Black on Top and Back, Fingerboard and Headstock
  • Pickups 2 Custom Buckers
  • Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone and 3-way Toggleswitch
  • Hardware Gold
  • Bridge ABR-1
  • Tailpiece Lightweight Aluminum Stopbar
  • Tuners Kluson "Deluxe"
  • Case Included Hardshell
  • LPB57VOEBGH1
  • 9 lbs 10 oz
  • #751830

For more information on this Gibson Custom Shop '57 Les Paul Custom, please contact us.

ConditionBrand New (New)
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Brand
Model
  • Custom Shop Historic 2-Pickup '57 Les Paul Custom Black Beauty Reissue
Categories
Made In
  • United States
Body Material
  • Mahogany
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Shape
  • Single Cutaway
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Model Family
Model Sub-Family
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Series
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Stop-Bar
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Color Family
  • Black
Number of Frets
  • 22

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