Gibson Custom Shop Limited Edition 1957 Les Paul Standard Reissue Ultra Heavy Aged Refin Burst

Description

The Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul™ Reissue, Ultra Heavy Aged, Refin Burst, captures the magic, muscle, and mystique of the instrument that shaped the sound of modern music. Created as part of Gibson Custom’s Limited Edition Collection, a family of exclusive, small-batch instruments inspired by standout Made to Measure builds and the ingenuity of the Nashville Custom Shop team, this reissue brings together the essence of a true 50s Les Paul with a striking, stage-ready finish that sets it apart from anything that came before.

This model has been meticulously Ultra Heavy Aged by the artisans of the Murphy Lab, giving it the character, texture, and unmistakable personality of a well-loved original from the first Gibson Golden Age. The Ultra Heavy Aged nitrocellulose lacquer finish shows authentic lacquer checking and softened edges and offers the tactile feel of a long-cherished vintage instrument. Every mark, line, and accent is applied by hand, ensuring a uniquely convincing vintage appearance.

Asolid mahogany body topped with a carved maple cap delivers the classic Les Paul tonal foundation, with warmth, sustain, and definition. It is framed with single-ply top binding and uses traditional solidbody construction, with no weight relief. The mahogany neck features a 1950s Chunky D profile and is joined to the body with a long neck tenon, offering the substantial feel prized by 50s-era Les Paul players. It’s paired with a rosewood fretboard featuring cellulose trapezoid inlays, narrow/tall frets, a 12-inch radius, and a period correct nylon nut.

At the heart of this reissue are a pair of Custombucker Alnico 3 pickups with Double Classic White bobbins—no covers, pure attitude. This pickup set is celebrated for its airy top end, sweet midrange bloom, and dynamic responsiveness, echoing the tonal character of the earliest Patent Applied For—era humbuckers™. From warm cleans to growling overdrive, these Custombuckers emphasize nuance and musicality, and are paired with two volume and two tone controls and a three-way toggle switch.

The hardware includes an ABR 1 Tune O Matic™ bridge, a Stop Bar tailpiece, Kluson® Deluxe tuners, cream plastics, and heavy aged nickel-plated components aged to match the guitar’s aesthetic. Each instrument includes a Certificate of Authenticity and a Lifton™ reissue hardshell case.

The 1957 Les Paul Reissue, Ultra Heavy Aged, Refin Burst, is a vivid expression of Gibson Custom craftsmanship—bold, expressive, beautifully aged, and unmistakably built for players who appreciate both history and individuality.

Chicago Music Exchange

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Make Gibson

Color Sunburst Refin Burst 000000 FFFFFF

Condition Brand New

$7,999

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Shipping

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Returns

3-Day / 15-day Return Policy If you are not completely satisfied with any product, return it for a full refund of the product purchase price, full credit, or exchange of your choice. We give you 3 days from the shipping date on Vintage instruments, and 15 days on New instruments. Credit card returns are issued a credit for purchase price. Refunds are made for product value only, excluding shipping and handling charges. New, Unopened items: You may return most NEW, untouched, unopened items within 15 days of delivery for a full refund. if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.) we'll also pay the return shipping costs. AmEx credit cards: Note that if your order was paid using an AmEx card we may pass on a 3.5% fee of the purchase price to process your refund. Vintage, Used items: We have to evaluate vintage and used guitars, amps, and other items on a case by case basis. We spend a lot of time with you and the item before your purchase to try to avoid any surprises after your purchase. AmEx credit cards: Note that if your order was paid using an AmEx card we may pass on a 3.5% fee of the purchase price to process your refund. You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, we strive to issue your refund sooner. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days). Send your return to: Chicago Music Exchange 3316 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL 60657 The following items are returnable only if defective OR unopened or unused: strings, harmonicas, microphones, cleaners, polishes, and polishing cloths. Software/soundware, cassettes, CDs, DVDs, and videos may be returned for credit only if they are in their original, sealed packaging. If defective, these items will only be exchanged for the same product. For complete details on our guarantees, shipping, and return policies, please contact our Customer Service Department at 773-525-7773; fax us at 773-525-2775; visit our website at www.chicagomusicexchange.com, or write us at Chicago Music Exchange, 3316 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657.