Gibson LP 57 Black Beauty 3PU VOS
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Gibson
LP 57 Black Beauty 3PU VOS
Product Info
Article Number:
455503
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
LP 57 Black Beauty 3PU VOS
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$7,139.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously gorgeous and authentic recreation of a '57 Black Beauty. The 3PU configuration gives it that warm, thick, and instantly recognizable vintage Les Paul voice – perfect for blues, classic rock, and players seeking that historic vibe. It’s a top-tier instrument, built with incredible attention to detail and premium materials.
Product Description
- Gibson LP 57 Black Beauty 3PU VOS
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop Historic Collection Model
- VOS - Vintage Original Specifications
- One-piece solid body - Non-chambered
- Body: Mahogany
- One-piece neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Fretboard inlays: LP Custom Pearl Blocks
- Neck profile: LP Custom
- Long neck tenon
- All hide glue construction
- Headstock inlays: Split Diamond
- Headstock: Holly veneer
- Scale: 628 mm
- Pickups: 3 Unpotted Custombucker (AlNiCo 3) humbuckers
- Machine heads: Gold Waffle Back
- Bridge: ABR-1 and aluminium stopbar
- Hardware: Gold-plated
- Colour: Vintage Ebony
- Includes a case and certificate
- Made in the USA
PROS
- • One-piece mahogany body delivers exceptional resonance and sustain
- • Custombucker 3PU provides a thick, warm vintage tone with clarity
- • All-hide glue construction promotes exceptional vibration transfer and responsiveness
- • Vintage Ebony fretboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience with a distinct feel
CONS
- • The all-mahogany construction makes it quite heavy, potentially fatiguing for some players
- • The 3PU configuration limits versatility for modern or heavily distorted styles
- • Premium-priced, placing it out of reach for many aspiring guitarists
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
AlNiCo 3 Custombuckers
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22 Vintage Style
Bridge
ABR-1 with Aluminium Stopbar
Weight
Approximately 10.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The three pickups provide a focused sound – primarily warm and vintage – leaning towards a mid-range emphasis. It’s less versatile for extreme gain or scooped tones compared to a standard two-pickup configuration.
VOS, or Vintage Original Specification, means the finish is intentionally aged to mimic the appearance of a decades-old guitar. It's thinner and more porous, allowing the wood to breathe and contribute to the instrument's tone.
The neck profile is modeled after the 'LP Custom' profile of the era, known for its comfortable, full feel. While it's a recreation, Gibson strives for accuracy in neck dimensions and feel.
