Description
The Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Standard Mahogany Top Murphy Lab Heavy Aged in Walnut is more than just a tribute to one of the most iconic years in Gibson's golden era; it's a love letter to players who crave uncompromising tone and vintage-authentic feel. Whether you're a seasoned blues veteran, a classic rock devotee, or a collector with an ear for historically-accurate builds, this '57 Les Paul reissue brings a soulful, worn-in personality that's hard to replicate.
With the Murphy Lab's Heavy Aging, every lacquer check, ding, and relic detail tells a story. This isn't faux aging for looks alone; it mirrors decades of real-world play wear to give the guitar the responsiveness and resonance of a true vintage instrument. From the tonewood selection to the hardware specs, it's built with reverence for the original-featuring a solid mahogany top, lightweight mahogany back, and a chunky '50s-style neck that plays like a dream.
Sonically, this Les Paul is armed with CustomBucker Alnico 3 pickups, both unpotted and meticulously wound for extra clarity, bloom, and that singing midrange Les Pauls are loved for. Paired with period-correct electronics and True Historic hardware, this guitar offers rich harmonic complexity and dynamic response that excels in studio and stage environments alike. The vintage-accurate ABR-1 bridge and stopbar tailpiece keep things grounded and tonally pure.
Playability is effortless thanks to the 1950s chunky C-shape neck (measuring .900" at the 1st fret to 1.000" at the 12th), narrow-tall Jescar frets, and a smooth rosewood fingerboard with aged cellulose trapezoid inlays. Tuning stability and intonation are rock-solid with Kluson Deluxe tuners and historically correct nickel hardware throughout.
Visually, the Walnut finish with no toner lends a darker, moodier aesthetic that feels both vintage and timeless. Accents like cream binding and tortoise shell side dots complete the vibe with understated elegance. This is a guitar that looks like it's lived a hundred lives-and is ready for a hundred more.
At Cream City Music, we're thrilled to offer this expertly crafted piece of Gibson Custom history. It's not just a reissue; it's a soulful, stage-ready heirloom for serious players and collectors who want the real deal in tone, feel, and vibe.
Specifications:
- Body Material: Mahogany (Lightweight, 8.3-9.2 lbs)
- Top: Mahogany
- Finish: Walnut, Murphy Lab Heavy Aged (No Toner)
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: 1950s Chunky C-Shape (0.900" / 1.000"), 17° Headstock Angle
- Fingerboard: 1-Piece Rosewood
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Frets: 22, Jescar FW50078 Narrow-Tall Historic
- Nut: Nylon Reissue
- Inlays: Aged Cellulose Trapezoids
- Binding: Cream (Body and Fingerboard)
- Side Dots: Tortoise Shell
- Bridge: ABR-1 Historic Reissue (No Retainer Wire, Notched Saddles)
- Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
- Tailpiece Anchors: Vintage Long Style
- Tuners: Kluson Deluxe, Single Band, Nickel Reissue
- Hardware: Nickel, Heavy Aged
- Pickguard: True Historic Cream
- Control Plates: Brown Reissue
- Jack Plate: True Historic Cream
- Switch: 3-Way Toggle with Amber Tip, Gold-Lettered Cream Washer
- Knobs: Gold Top Hat, True Historic
- Dial Pointers: Nickel (Bleeders)
- Pickups: Custombuckers (Unpotted, Aged Alnico III)
- Pickup Covers: True Historic Nickel
- Pickup Rings: Aged Cream (True Historic, Medium Neck / Extra-High Bridge)
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, Vintage Wiring
- Case: Hardshell
Sku: CUS24236
