Gibson Les Paul Custom Historic '57 Reissue "Black Beauty" Ebony 1997 w/ Bigsby (Pre-Owned)

Gibson Les Paul Custom – Ebony (1997)

A true icon of the Gibson lineup, this 1997 Les Paul Custom showcases the premium craftsmanship and unmistakable tone that have made the model a favourite of professional musicians for decades. Finished in classic Ebony with elegant multi-ply binding and gold hardware.

Built in Gibson's Nashville factory, this Les Paul Custom features a full solid mahogany body, delivering exceptional sustain, warmth and clarity. The ebony fingerboard provides a fast, smooth playing surface.

This guitar has been upgraded in several ways. A Bigsby tremolo system has been installed. The neck pickup is a Lollar Imperial humbucker. The middle pickup is a Gibson '57 classic. The bridge pickup is a Seymour Duncan Jeff Beck SH4-JB. The bridge tone also acts as a coil split. The neck tone has been swapped for a middle volume. 

Body: Mahogany
Finish: Ebony 
Neck: Mahogany, set neck
Fingerboard: Ebony
Inlays: Mother-of-pearl Block
Scale Length: 24.75" (628mm)
Nut Width: 1.6875" (43mm)
Radius: 12"
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Pickups: Lollar Imperial (Neck), Gibson '57 Classic (Middle), Seymour Duncan SH4-JB (Bridge)
Controls: 3× Volume, 1× Tone (Push Pull)
Bridge: Bigsby Tremolo
Tuners: Grover Rotomatic
Hardware: Gold
Manufactured: Nashville, Tennessee, USA (1997)
Case: Includes original Gibson hard case

All of our instruments, pre-owned or new, are supplied professionally setup by our in-house tech team and include a 12-month warranty.

This guitar is in excellent condition for its age, with honest signs of play wear that add to its character while remaining in fantastic overall condition.