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Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Standard (1957 Western Desert Fade) (No Longer Available)

Item ID: LPSTD7WDFNH

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Maple Top, Mahogany Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and Two Humbucking Pickups - Western Desert Fade

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A Magnificent 1957 Reissue Les Paul Standard!

From 1952 to 1957, all Les Paul guitars had gold-painted tops. In 1957, Gibson began to experiment with new finishes, showing off the unostentatious yet elegant mild figuring of the maple tops they used. New finishes emerged, such as the Western Desert Fade used on this magnificent guitar. 1957 also was the year that the Les Paul began featuring a pair of humbucking pickups, the configuration we've all come to think of as standard. Gibson has released a stunning reissue of the 1957 Les Paul Standard, featuring a captivating Western Desert Fade finish and two BurstBucker pickups, which combine all the best aspects of the original PAFs with a slightly better frequency response. When you hold this beautiful 1957 Les Paul Standard, you'll know exactly why this was the guitar that changed rock forever. From the carve of its '50s-style fat neck profile to the solid reliability of its Tune-o-matic bridge, this amazing instrument is sure to captivate and inspire you!

Gibson 1957 Les Paul Standard Solidbody Electric Guitar Features at a Glance:
  • Finish: Western Desert Fade
  • Body type: Solidbody
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Neck shape: '50s fat profile
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Top wood: Maple
  • Back wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 24.75"
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Position markers: Trapezoid
  • Pickups: BurstBucker 1 and 2
  • Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone
  • Pickup switching: 3-way toggle
  • Bridge/tailpiece: Tune-o-matic with stop tailpiece
  • Hardware: Nickel
  • Custom Shop hardshell case included

Take home a Gibson timeless classic: the 1957 Les Paul Standard!
Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number HB196C
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