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Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue VOS Electric Guitar

Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue VOS Electric Guitar

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Our take on the Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue VOS Electric Guitar

The Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue VOS is a Custom Shop recreation of the original black beauty: a solid mahogany body and top, ebony finish, multi-ply binding and a pair of humbuckers. It has a 24.75-inch scale, a 1.69-inch nylon nut and weighs about 4.3 kg. The VOS nitrocellulose finish is lightly aged to look like a well-kept vintage guitar. The best new price is $6,170.23 at eBay as of November 6, 2026, with two stores listing it new.

Best forLes Paul collectors and players wanting a Custom Shop reissuePlayers who prefer all-mahogany, humbucker Les Paul toneGigging players who want a vintage look without a true vintage priceBuyers who want a right-handed, single-cutaway solid body
Pros
  • All-mahogany body and top give a warm, mid-forward humbucker tone
  • Custom-style multi-ply binding and ebony finish look the part
  • VOS nitrocellulose finish is thin and lightly aged
  • 24.75-inch scale and 1.69-inch nut feel familiar to Les Paul players
  • Humbuckers suit rock, blues and clean work
Cons
  • About 4.3 kg is heavy for long standing sets
  • Custom Shop pricing puts it well above a standard Les Paul
  • VOS finish is deliberately dull and aged, not glossy
  • All-mahogany construction is darker and less bright than a maple-top Les Paul

Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue VOS Electric Guitar prices at every store

  • The Music GalleryOpen box

    In stock

    $5,500.00Observed at 2:43 PM
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  • SweetwaterNew

    In stock

    $7,199.00Observed at 1:35 PM
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  • Eddie's GuitarsCheck price at Eddie's Guitars
  • Gibson.comCheck price at Gibson.com
  • Musicians FriendCheck price at Musicians Friend
  • eBayCheck price at eBay
  • Dave's Guitar ShopCheck price at Dave's Guitar Shop
  • Humbucker MusicCheck price at Humbucker Music

Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue VOS Electric Guitar price history

Lowest price we've seen: $6,899.00 on Nov 6 at Gibson.com. Tracked across 6 stores since Nov 6.

What reviewers say

Owners of the 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue generally praise the build, the neck feel and the classic humbucker tone. Common complaints are the weight and the price.

What people mention
  • WeightCriticisedOwners note the guitar is heavy at about 4.3 kg, which tells on long gigs.
  • TonePraisedPlayers describe a warm, mid-forward humbucker sound suited to rock and blues.
  • BuildPraisedBuyers praise the Custom Shop construction and multi-ply binding.
  • FinishMixedThe VOS nitro finish is liked for its vintage look by some and seen as too dull by others.
  • PriceCriticisedBuyers say it costs far more than a standard Les Paul.

Specifications

Handedness
Right-handed
Instrument Type
Guitar
Sub Type
Electric
Nut Width
42.85 mm / 1.69 in
Nut Material
Nylon
Scale Length
628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Weight
4.318 kg

Questions and answers

Is the 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue worth it over a standard Les Paul Custom?
It adds Custom Shop construction, a VOS finish and period-correct specs. Whether that is worth the premium depends on how much you value the reissue details.
How heavy is it?
About 4.3 kg (roughly 9.5 lb). That is on the heavy side for a Les Paul, so try one with a strap before buying.
What pickups does it have?
It uses a humbucker configuration, matching the original 1957 Les Paul Custom layout.
What is the VOS finish?
VOS means Vintage Original Spec: a thin nitrocellulose finish with a light patina and aged hardware look, not a glossy new-guitar shine.
What strings does it ship with?
It comes strung with .010 to .046 gauge strings.
When is the best time to buy?
Custom Shop guitars rarely discount deeply. Watch listings around major sales and compare the two new listings; the best new price was $6,170.23 at eBay as of November 6, 2026.
Where is the Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue VOS Electric Guitar cheapest?
At Sweetwater, for $7,199.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue VOS Electric Guitar?
Rated 5 out of 5 from 8 ratings.
Where can I buy the Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Custom Reissue VOS Electric Guitar?
8 stores we checked sell it, including The Music Gallery, Sweetwater, Eddie's Guitars, Gibson.com, Musicians Friend.

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Body Orientation
Right-Handed
Body Type
Solid body
Back Material
Mahogany
Body Material
Solid Mahogany
Top Material
Mahogany
Body Color
Ebony
Body Construction
Solid Body
Body Scale Length
24.75"
Body Shape
Les Paul
Body Finish
Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Body Semi-Hollow
No
Body Binding
Multi-ply
Body Cutaway
Yes (Single cutaway)
Pickup Configuration
Humbucker
Tone Woods
Mahogany
Number Of Strings
6
String Gauge
.010,.013,.017,.026,.036,.046