What pickups does the 1957 Les Paul Reissue use?

It uses two humbuckers in the 1957 Patent Applied For style, the pickups that replaced P-90s across the Les Paul line that year. They are warmer and quieter than P-90s, with the midrange and output that made the PAF famous.

How is this different from a Les Paul Standard?

It is a Custom Shop build with 1957 specs: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic bridge, Stop Bar tailpiece, medium jumbo frets and a thin antique lacquer coat. The birdseye maple top and small-batch Custom Select spec are not part of the core Standard line.

Is the birdseye top solid maple?

The top is handpicked birdseye maple over a mahogany body, finished in gloss Natural so the figuring shows through. Each top is a single piece of figured wood, so the pattern differs from guitar to guitar.

What is included with the guitar?

It is a Gibson Custom Shop instrument, which typically ships in a Custom Shop hardshell case with a certificate of authenticity. Check the specific listing for the case and case candy included with that guitar.

Does it have weight relief?

No. The 1957 reissue is built as a solid, non-weight-relieved Les Paul, so expect typical solidbody Les Paul weight. A wide strap helps on long shows.

Who is this guitar for?

Players and collectors who want vintage-correct humbucker tone and a unique figured top in one instrument. It is less suited to players who want modern switching, chambered weight or a lower-cost Les Paul.