Fine art meets music in the Gibson Custom Shop '57 Custom Les Paul Black Beauty Electric Guitar. In 1957, the Les Paul collection entered a new age of sound, featuring a new humbucking pickup that launched the sound heard around the world. Offering tone variations unavailable on any other Les Paul, the '57 Black Beauty is equipped with three BurstBucker pickups to offer a unique palette of vintage sound. Other features include a carved mahogany top and solid mahogany body, a one-piece mahogany neck with 22-fret ebony fingerboard, ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece, 24-3/4" scale, 1-11/16" nut width, body/neck/peghead binding, and ebony finish
Gibson's Custom Shop produces some of the finest electric guitars on earth. Using the best materials money can buy, a staff of skilled luthiers reproduce some of the greatest Gibsons of the past and create stunning new instruments for players and collectors who demand the best.
NOTE: optional gold Bigsby tailpiece may vary with Bigsby script over gold background or over black background.
Gibson Custom '57 Custom Les Paul Black Beauty Electric Guitar Features:
3 BurstBuckers
Carved mahogany top and solid mahogany body
One-piece mahogany neck
22-fret ebony fretboard
ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece (optional Bigsby tremolo)
Body, neck, and headstock binding
Long neck tenon
Gold hardware
Classic ebony finish
Includes hardshell case, Custom Care Kit, Certificate of Authenticity
Gibson Custom '57 Custom Les Paul Black Beauty Electric Guitar Includes:
Custom Shop hardshell case and certificate of authenticity
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Gibson Custom '57 Custom Les Paul Black Beauty Electric Guitar Specifications:
Top wood: Carved mahogany
Back wood: Solid mahogany
Binding: Multi-ply white/black on top and back
Neck construction: 1-piece mahogany
Fingerboard wood: 22 fret ebony
Inlays: Pearl block
Binding: Single-ply white
Profile: Rounded
Scale length/Nut width: 24-3/4"; 1-11/16"
Pickups: BurstBucker 1 (rhythm) and 2 (treble); BurstBucker 1 in middle position on 3 pickup configuration
Other: CTS pots and bumblebee caps
Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way switch
Hardware color: Gold
Bridge/Tailpiece: ABR-1/Bigsby tremolo or aluminum stopbar
Other: Thin, original-style toggle switch washer and jackplate
Tuner style: Kluson vintage tulip tuners
Strings: Brite Wires .010-.046
Gibson Custom '57 Custom Les Paul Black Beauty Electric Guitar
I considered buying the Gibson 57 Black Beauty for a long time. I finally plugged one into a stack of Marshall's in a guitar shop. I was blown away by the tone and variety of different sounds.
So I had to have one. I selected the Bigsby version. When I finally got my hands on it the first time I took it out of the case and began to tune up one of the volume knobs fell off. So I glued it back on.
I noticed during close up inspection the high e string was actually between the bushing and tailpiece on the Bigsby. I loosened the string to enable putting it back on the bushing. However it visually appears that the bridge and Bigsby are physically out of line. This would cause the string to tend to fall between the bushing and tailpiece. I noticed that I am re-tuning regularly.
Important note: this guitar is heavier that some other LPs so you may find this shoulder issue after a session or two. Be sure you install strap locks.
I would say I am somewhat disappointed with the quality. Seems like you pretty much have to fix up everything you buy now days.
Jam till your fingers bleed- Piketooth
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Posted by Anonymous Musician on Jan 11, 2009
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: N/A
Reviewer's Play Style: N/A
I was lucky enough to buy one used for 3 g's when it still cost 3700 new instead of the crazy 4800 they are now, without the Bigsby. It's my dream guitar though...great fat, smooth tones for clean, and warm, crunchy tones when played through an overdriven amp. The "fretless wonder" low profile frets and 24 3/4 inch scale make playing easy, and the ebony 'board provides a nice feel. Great instrument, and investment. However, I don't think Gibson should have raised the price so high.
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My Favorite Les Paul
Posted by michaeld29 from West Paterson, NJ on Aug 21, 2008
Experience w/product: I own it
Reviewer's Background: Band Member
Reviewer's Play Style: Rock, Hard Rock, Pop.
I worked for 3.5 months to get this Les Paul. Oh man it was worth it. I got the Bigsby gold hardware and it's a beauty. The gold shines, it's light and just a joy to play. My only complaint is the price, but like I said, it was all worth it. Next to my wine red Les Paul studio, this is my favorite Les Paul in my collection.
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The ultimate Les Paul
Posted by GibbyPaulson from Los Angeles on Jul 10, 2008
Experience w/product: I have used it
Reviewer's Background: In a band and 5 years expierience
Reviewer's Play Style: Pretty much all of them...
This guitar is just phenomenal! I've played it at a local guitar shop and just fell in love with it till I saw the price. The neck is pretty slick and the frets are great IMO. The 3 pickups really gives the guitar character and the bibsy worked really well. Of course, this is NOT a metal guitar (unless of course you do some mods) but in probably every other genre of music, this will not let you down.
The price is a tad high and is NOT recommended for beginners. It is tempting to buy it straight away but make sure you look at EVERYTHING ELSE before making a huge decision like this one.
Used: Marshall JVM410 amp, no effect pedals, straight to guitar. Played on clean, dirty, and everything else you can think of setting on amp.
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GREATGUITAR, AWESOMETONES
Posted by LPguy from Ca on Apr 21, 2008
Experience w/product: I have used it
Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist
Reviewer's Play Style: rock, alternative, blues
I've seen a guy play an original '59 Black Beauty with 3 PU's, and the sounds are awesome, good for jazz, blues, rock, alternatives. Haighly recommend this one from quality to sweet tones, must have for a guitar lovers.
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