Limited-edition Les Paul Custom Luxury Meets Classic Korina
Inspired by Gibson’s legendary Explorer and Flying V models of the late 1950s, this Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue boasts a distinctive set of specs available only through the brand's adventurous Limited Edition Collection. Natural-finished korina wood forms both the top and the back of this handsome 6-string, beaming with an amber glow that recalls the glint of a gold top — only with plenty of rustic wood grain. Under the hood, period-correct Custombuckers provide you with all the warmth, depth, and dynamic range of Gibson’s mythologized PAF humbuckers. And for those who favor the feel of a tree-trunk grip, the korina neck’s 1950s Chunky D profile delivers big. A luxurious arrangement of traditional Les Paul features then takes things over the edge with multi-ply double binding, a split-diamond headstock design, and charming block inlays atop the ebony fingerboard. Lastly, a golden hardware package splits the difference between form and function, providing stage-ready stability with a high-class gleam. Impeccably refined yet ready to rock with the best of them, this Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue is the dictionary definition of an heirloom instrument.
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A tonewood homage to Gibson's wildest vintage creations
Far from your traditional ’57, this Limited Edition Collection guitar trades in the Les Paul’s maple-topped mahogany recipe for classic korina wood. Gibson has a long, storied history with korina wood that goes all the way back to the 1950s. In fact, Gibson invented the term "korina" for its space-age Flying Vs and Explorers — korina is just a Gibson-crafted marketing term for limba wood. More importantly, this 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue wears its korina top and korina body well, offering a more organic-looking twist on the usually opaque Les Paul Custom recipe. A stout 1950s Chunky D-profile korina neck ties things together with a full-bodied, vintage-inspired grip.
Vintage magic from Custombucker pickups
You’ll absolutely adore the Custombucker pickups in this 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue. These pickups were meticulously designed to replicate the sonic magic of the original ’50s-era Patent Applied For humbucker — the mighty PAF. Each Custombucker features Alnico III magnets, delivering a warm, sweet tone that captures the essence of these highly prized early humbuckers. Additionally, Custombuckers boast the same 42-gauge wire and unbalanced coils as the original PAFs, along with a historically accurate unpotted design. Whether you want to nail chimey country licks, dial in searing rock leads, or conjure up warm jazz or dirty blues tones, these pickups are guaranteed to satisfy your craving for classic electric guitar sounds.
Hair-raising vintage-style hardware
One of Gibson's many accomplishments during the 1950s was the development of the ABR-1 — the famous Tune-o-matic bridge — which allows for precise intonation of each string. The patent for this design was granted to Gibson president Ted McCarty, a fact that has never been in dispute. However, it wasn't until more recently that McCarty's many innovations have been fully recognized. Since then, millions of guitars have been built with variations on this theme. This 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue includes an ABR-1 bridge, further enhanced by a stopbar tailpiece and Kluson Waffleback tuning machines.
Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue Features:
- A korina-bodied twist on the Les Paul Custom from the Limited Edition Collection, boasting specs unavailable on off-the-shelf models
- Korina body and korina top take inspiration from the iconic Flying V and Explorer, offering a more natural take on the luxurious Les Paul Custom
- Korina neck shaped into a 1950s Chunky D-shaped profile to fill out your palm, fitted to the body with an old-school long tenon
- Bound ebony fingerboard loaded with light-catching MOP block inlays
- Alnico III-powered Custombuckers channel the unsurpassed depth, richness, and dynamic range of Gibson’s legendary PAFs
- Vintage-style gold hardware includes a rock-solid ABR-1 bridge, stopbar tailpiece, and Kluson Waffleback tuning machines
- High-class Les Paul Custom enhancements include multi-ply double binding, headstock binding, and a split-diamond headstock inlay
- VOS nitro lacquer finish is ready to naturally age in as you play
