From Gibson:
With its elegant lines and Ebony/Pearl/Gold aesthetic, the 1957 Les Paul Custom is easily one of the most iconic and beautiful guitars ever made. It features a body carved out of a single large piece of solid mahogany, unique among Les Paul models. The resulting dark mid-range tone from the body pairs perfectly with its bright-sounding solid Ebony fingerboard. All together, it’s the pinnacle of guitar craftsmanship, design and tone. Gibson Custom Shop is proud to revive every last detail of the original “Black Beauty” for this ’57 Les Paul Custom Reissue, from the dimensions and contours to the precise inlay patterns to the entire ownership experience.
Serial #: 79052
Weight: 10lbs 7.1oz
Body: Solid Mahogany
Top: Carved Mahogany
Finish: Gloss Ebony
Body Binding: Multi-Ply White and Black
Headstock: Holly Head Veneer with Split Diamond Pattern Inlay
Neck: Solid Mahogany, Long Tenon
Neck Profile: ’50s Rounded
Scale Length: 24 3/4″
Fretboard: Ebony
Frets: 22
Inlays: Pearl Block
Hardware Finish: Gold
Bridge: Tune-o-Matic with Bigsby Tremolo System
Tailpiece: Stopbar
Tuners: Vintage-Style Kidney Tulip Tuners
Pickups: Burstbuckers
Electronics: CTS Potentiometers, Bumble Bee Capacitors
Case: Hardshell