Gibson Custom Shop - 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue VOS - 3-Pickup - w/Bigsby- Ebony
Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail. 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.
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The Nantel Verdict
The Nantel Verdict
Hand-selected mahogany body with carved maple top for the iconic Les Paul tonal balance. PAF-inspired humbuckers delivering thick, warm, endlessly sustaining tone. Set-neck construction for enhanced resonance and sustain. Nitrocellulose lacquer finish that lets the wood breathe and mature.
Keep the neck pickup volume at 7 with the bridge at full, then switch to the middle position - you'll discover a shimmering clarity and chime that most Les Paul players never explore. It's like finding a hidden third voice.
A Gibson Les Paul is rock history in your hands. From Slash's searing 'November Rain' solo to Joe Bonamassa's devastating blues tone, this guitar has defined what electric guitar should sound like for generations. The combination of mahogany warmth, maple brightness, and humbucker power creates a voice that's instantly recognizable and endlessly inspiring. Once you play a well-set-up Les Paul, nothing else quite scratches the same itch.
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| Body | |
| Body Shape | Single Cutaway |
| Body Type | Solid Body |
| Body Material | Solid Wood |
| Top Wood | |
| Body Wood | Mahogany |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Orientation | Right Handed |
| Neck | |
| Neck Shape | Medium Chunky |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany |
| Joint | Set-In Long Tenon |
| Scale Length | 24.75 In. |
| Truss Rod | Dual-Action |
| Neck Finish | Gloss |
| Fingerboard | |
| Material | Maple |
| Radius | 12 In. |
| Fret Size | Vintage-Style "Fretless Wonder" |
| Number Of Frets | 22 |
| Inlays | Pearl Block |
| Nut | Width/Material 1.687 In. (42.8 Mm) Nylon |
| Pickup Switch | |
| Configuration | Ss |
| Neck | Custombucker |
| Middle | Custombucker |
| Bridge | Custombucker |
| Brand | Gibson Custom |
| Active Or Passive Pickups | Passive |
| Series Or Parallel | Parallel |
| Piezo | No |
| Active Eq | No |
| Special Electronics | |
| CONTROLS | |
| Control Layout | Volume 1, Volume 2, Tone 1, Tone 2 |
| Pickup Switch: 3 | Way |
| Coil Tap Or Split | No |
| Kill Switch | No |
| Hardware | |
| Bridge Type | Fixed |
| Bridge Design | Abr-1 |
| Tailpiece | Aluminum Original Tailpiece |
| Tuning Machines | Kluson Waffleback |
| Color | Nickel |
| Other | |
| Number Of Strings | 6-String |
| Special Features | |
| Case | Hardshell Case |
| Accessories | |
| Country Of Origin | United States |
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Gibson is one of the most recognized names in musical instruments worldwide. Known for exceptional build quality, innovative design, and reliable performance across every price range, Gibson instruments are trusted by beginners and touring professionals alike.
at nantel musique, we carry a curated selection of gibson electric guitars — each one inspected, set up, and backed by our expert team. every purchase includes our satisfaction guarantee and dedicated after-sales support.
