Gibson LP 57 Custom 3PU Bigsby LA
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Gibson
LP 57 Custom 3PU Bigsby LA
Product Info
Article Number:
549963
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
LP 57 Custom 3PU Bigsby LA
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$8,028.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This is a seriously gorgeous and powerful instrument. The combination of the one-piece body, Custombuckers, and Bigsby gives it a unique vibe—it's vintage-inspired but with a modern edge. It's perfect for players craving that thick, warm Les Paul tone with a touch of vibrato and the aesthetic of a meticulously aged classic.
Product Description
- Gibson LP 57 Custom 3PU Bigsby LA
- Electric Guitar
- Murphy Lab Custom Shop model
- One-piece mahogany body
- One-piece mahogany neck
- Ebony fingerboard
- LP Custom Pearl fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: LP Custom
- Holly veneer headstock
- Scale: 628 mm
- Pickups: 3 unpotted Custombuckers AlNiCo 3 humbucker
- ABR-1 bridge and Bigsby tremolo
- Gold waffle back tuners
- Gold-plated hardware
- Colour: Antique Ebony
- Finish: Light Aged - lacquer cracks and slight play marks
- Incl. case and certificate
- Made in USA
PROS
- • One-piece mahogany body delivers exceptional resonance and sustain, a hallmark of vintage Les Pauls.
- • Custombucker 3 pickups offer a thick, warm tone ideal for classic rock and blues tones.
- • Murphy Lab craftsmanship ensures meticulous detail and a beautifully aged aesthetic.
- • Bigsby tremolo adds expressive vibrato without sacrificing tuning stability – a rare find.
CONS
- • The one-piece body and aged finish contribute to a potentially hefty weight, impacting comfort.
- • The 3PU configuration limits versatility compared to more modern pickup setups.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most guitarists.
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Key Features
Body Material
One-piece Mahogany
Neck Material
One-piece Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
3 x Unpotted Custombucker AlNiCo 3 Humbuckers
Scale Length
628 mm
Frets
22 (Medium Jumbo – typical for Custom models)
Bridge
ABR-1 Bridge & Bigsby Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 10.5 lbs (estimated – one-piece bodies are dense)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The light aging primarily affects the appearance; it doesn't significantly alter the tone but can slightly smooth the feel of the neck over time.
Unpotted pickups are inherently more susceptible to noise, but the shielding in this Custom Shop model should mitigate excessive hum – it's part of the design.
While a Bigsby can subtly dampen sustain when used aggressively, the overall sustain remains excellent due to the mahogany body and high-quality hardware.
