Gibson LP 57 Black Beauty VOS
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Gibson
LP 57 Black Beauty VOS
Product Info
Article Number:
429300
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
LP 57 Black Beauty VOS
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$7,060.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a serious instrument, folks. The 57 Black Beauty VOS nails that vintage Les Paul vibe – the wood choices, the hide glue construction, and those Custombucker pickups give you a warm, powerful tone perfect for blues, rock, and beyond. It’s a premium-priced guitar built for players who appreciate the finer details and the authentic feel of a historic instrument.
Product Description
- Gibson Les Paul 57 Black Beauty 2PU
- Electric Guitar
- Custom Shop - Historic Collection
- VOS - Vintage Original Specifications
- Hand-selected
- one-piece solid mahogany body (non-chambered)
- One-piece mahogany neck
- Ebony fretboard
- LP Custom pearl 'Blocks' fretboard inlays
- Split Diamond headstock inlay
- LP Custom neck profile
- Long neck tenon
- All hide glue construction
- Scale: 628 mm
- Holly veneer headstock
- 2 Unpotted Custombucker (AlNiCo 3) humbucker pickups
- Gold-plated Waffle Back machine heads
- ABR-1 bridge and aluminium stopbar
- Gold-plated hardware
- Colour: Vintage Ebony
- Includes a case and certificate
- Made in the USA
PROS
- • Hand-hide glue construction yields exceptional resonance and sustain.
- • Custombucker pickups deliver a thick, warm tone ideal for classic rock.
- • One-piece mahogany body and neck provide incredible tonal depth and sustain.
- • Vintage Ebony finish enhances the vintage aesthetic and feels smooth.
CONS
- • The weight, typical of Les Pauls, can be fatiguing for extended playing.
- • The 'Custom' neck profile may not suit all players’ preferences.
- • The premium-priced tag makes it inaccessible for many musicians.
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Key Features
Body Material
One-piece solid mahogany (non-chambered)
Neck Material
One-piece mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
2 Unpotted Custombucker (AlNiCo 3) humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22, likely medium-jumbo
Bridge
ABR-1 with aluminium stopbar
Weight
Approximately 9.5 - 10.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Custombuckers aim for that vintage PAF character, but they're slightly hotter with a tighter low-end, offering a more focused and articulate tone.
The 'Custom' profile is a bit slimmer and more sculpted than a traditional '59 neck, offering a faster feel for some players, but may feel less vintage to purists.
VOS (Vintage Original Spec) means the finish is applied thinly and then heavily distressed to mimic the wear of a decades-old guitar, enhancing the vintage aesthetic and feel.
