Gibson Custom Shop 57 Les Paul Standard Reissue in Hemisphere Shift Top Gloss

£6,199.00

The iconic ’57 Les Paul has been the tool of choice for countless guitar heroes. Its elegant finish, classic solid mahogany/maple construction and versatile humbucking pickups represent everything one could possibly need in a Les Paul model. This authentic recreation exemplifies Gibson Custom Shop’s tireless quest for accuracy to the original year of production, from […]

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The iconic ’57 Les Paul has been the tool of choice for countless guitar heroes. Its elegant finish, classic solid mahogany/maple construction and versatile humbucking pickups represent everything one could possibly need in a Les Paul model. This authentic recreation exemplifies Gibson Custom Shop’s tireless quest for accuracy to the original year of production, from the woods to the construction to the parts and precise contours throughout. Each Custom Shop Reissue is every bit the instrument and statement piece as the priceless vintage examples, providing an ownership experience that is endlessly fun.SpecificationsNeck

Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
Fingerboard Inlay: Cellulose Trapezoids
Nut: Nylon
Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Neck Profile: 50’s D
Frets: 22 Historic Medium Tall
Fingerboard Binding: 1-ply Cream
Nut Width: 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
End Of Board Width: 56.89 mm / 2.24 in
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in

Body

Body Material: Lightweight Mahogany
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose
Weight Relief: None
Top Wood: 1-Piece Maple
Top Binding: 1-ply Cream
Stinger: Matching

Electronics

Neck Pickup: Custombucker
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack: Switchcraft

Hardware

Tuners: Vintage Green Keys
Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Hardware Colour: Nickle
Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminium Stop Bar
Saddles: Nickel-plated Brass
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply

Miscellaneous

Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case: Brown/Pink Reissue 5-Latch
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity

About the manufacturer

Gibson

Gibson has long stood as a symbol of American craftsmanship and musical heritage, shaping the sound of rock, blues, and jazz for over a century. Founded in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1902, Gibson became legendary with instruments like the Les Paul, SG, and ES series, each known for their rich sustain, premium tonewoods, and iconic designs. The brand’s pioneering use of humbucker pickups and carved maple tops created the warm, powerful sound that defines countless classic recordings. Played by greats such as Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, and Angus Young, Gibson guitars continue to represent timeless quality, innovation, and a deep connection between player and instrument.

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