Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Special Single Cut Reissue VOS, TV Yellow Overview
Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Special Single Cut Reissue VOS, TV Yellow Overview.
Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail.
Legend has it that the famous ""TV Yellow"" color of the Les Paul Special was named for its vivid appearance on black & white televisions in the 1950s. That's debatable. What's not up for debate is the indelible imprint this model had on music history since its inception. The classy looks and thick, meaty tones of the Les Paul Special have been preferred by players of all genres. And this 1957 Les Paul Special Reissue from Custom Shop revives every single feature in spectacular detail for the ultimate vintage ownership experience -- from the solid mahogany construction to the roaring P90s.
- NECK
- Material Solid Mahogany
- Profile Chunky C-Shape
- Scale Length 24.75"
- Fingerboard Material Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
- Fingerboard Radius 12"
- Number Of Frets 22
- Nut Material Nylon
- Nut Width 1.687"
- End of Board Width 2.24"
- Inlays Pearloid Dot
- BODY
- Body Material 1-Piece Solid Mahogany
- Binding Fingerboard 1-Ply Cream
- WeightRelief None
- Finish Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
- HARDWARE
- Finish Nickel
- Tuner Plating Nickel
- Bridge Wraparound
- Tailpiece Wraparound
- Pickguard Black Multi-Ply
- TrussRod Authentic 1950s No-Tube
- Truss Rod Cover Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
- Control Knobs Black Top Hats
- Switch Tip Amber
- Switchwasher Black
- Jack Plate Cover Black Multi-Ply
- Strap Buttons Aluminum
- Pickup Covers Black Soapbar
- ELECTRONICS
- Neck Pickup Custom Soapbar P90
- Bridge Pickup Custom Soapbar P90
- Under Saddle Pickup LR Baggs™ Element
- Controls CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
- Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft
- Output Jack Switchcraft
- MISCELLANEOUS
- Strings .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
- Case Custom Shop Hardshell
- Accessories Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Black Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags
