






A Murphy Lab Light Aged 1957 Les Paul Standard in All-Ebony
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.
The iconic '57 Les Paul™ has been the tool of choice for countless guitar heroes. Its classic solid mahogany/maple construction and versatile humbucking pickups represent everything one could possibly need in a Les Paul model. This authentic recreation exemplifies Gibson Custom Shop's tireless quest for accuracy to the original year of production, from the woods to the construction to the parts and precise contours throughout. Each Custom Shop Reissue is every bit the instrument and statement piece as the priceless vintage examples, providing an ownership experience that is endlessly fun. It also features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of natural play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.
Body Style
Les Paul
Body Shape
Les Paul
Body Material
One-piece Lightweight Mahogany
Top
2-piece Plain Maple
Binding
Cream, Top and Fretboard
Body Finish
Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Profile
50s Rounded Medium C
Scale Length
628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material
Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius
304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fret Count
22
Frets
Authentic Medium-Jumbo
Nut Material
Nylon
Nut Width
42.85 mm / 1.687 in
Inlays
Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Joint
Hide Glue Fit
Finish
Murphy Lab Aged Nickel
Bridge
ABR-1
Tailpiece
Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines
Kluson Reissue
Pickguard
True Historic
Truss Rod
Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover
True Historic
Control Knobs
True Historic Gold Top Hat with Dial Pointer
Switch Tip
Cream
Switch washer
True Historic Cream
Control Covers
Brown
Strap Buttons
2 - Aluminum
Mounting Rings
True Historic Cream
Pickup Covers
True Historic, Murphy Lab Aged Nickel
Neck Pickup
Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup
Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Controls
2 Volume, 2 Tone, 500k CTS Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Pickup Selector
3-way Switchcraft
Output Jack
1/4" Switchcraft
Strings Gauge
.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case
Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch
Accessories
Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Brown Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags