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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.

Legend has it that the famous "TV Yellow" color of the Les Paul™ Special was named for its vivid appearance on black & white televisions in the 1950s. That's debatable. What's not up for debate is the indelible imprint this model had on music history since its inception. The classy looks and thick, meaty tones of the Les Paul Special have been preferred by players of all genres. And this 1957 Les Paul Special Reissue from the Gibson Custom Shop revives every single feature in spectacular detail for the ultimate vintage ownership experience -- from the solid mahogany construction to the roaring P-90s. It also features Ultra Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.

Body Style

Les Paul

Body Shape

Les Paul

Body Material

Solid Mahogany

Binding

Fingerboard 1-Ply Cream

Body Finish

Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer

Weight Relief

None

NECK

Profile

50s Rounded Medium C

Scale Length

628.65 mm / 24.75 in

Fingerboard Material

Indian Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius

304.8 mm / 12 in

Neck Material

Solid Mahogany

Fret Count

22

Frets

Authentic Medium-Jumbo

Nut Material

Nylon

Nut Width

42.85 mm / 1.687 in

End Of Board Width

56.89 mm / 2.239 in

Inlays

Celluloid Dot

Joint

Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit

HARDWARE

Finish

Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged

Tailpiece

Wraparound

Tuning Machines

Kluson Strip with White Buttons

Pickguard

Black Multi-Ply

Truss Rod

Authentic 1950s No-Tube

Truss Rod Cover

Authentic Stepped 2-Ply

Control Knobs

Black Top Hats

Switch Tip

Amber

Switch washer

Black

Jack Plate Cover

Black Multi-Ply

Strap Buttons

Aluminum

Pickup Covers

Black Soapbar

ELECTRONICS

Neck Pickup

Custom Soapbar P-90

Bridge Pickup

Custom Soapbar P-90

Controls

2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors

Pickup Selector

3-Way Switchcraft

Output Jack

1/4" Switchcraft

MISC

Strings Gauge

.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046

Case

Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch case

Accessories

Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case