Gibson Custom Shop 1957 Les Paul Standard Reissue Goldtop 2003 Electric Guitar

This is a Gibson Custom Shop 1957 Les Paul Standard Reissue in Goldtop finish. Made in the USA in 2003, this guitar comes from Gibson’s finest luthiers in the Custom Shop, and is a faithful recreation of the 1957 Les Paul Standard specification. Of course featuring a set-neck construction, this instrument comprises a Mahogany body with Carved Maple top, Mahogany neck and 232 fret Rosewood fingerboard with Pearloid Trapezoid inlays. Nickel hardware is fitted including a StopBar tailpiece, ABR-1 ToM bridge & a set of Gibson Deluxe tuning machines with Keystone buttons. A pair of Gibson Burstbucker humbucking pickups are installed, with a BB1 in the neck & a BB2 in the bridge. These are wired to a 3-way toggle switch & independent volume & tone controls.

The Mahogany neck plays very well, and provides an authentically vintage-inspired playing experience in all fingerboard positions. The ‘50s Rounded ‘C’ profile is certainly on the thicker side, and provides plenty of substance to grasp when chord playing & riffing. That said, there is of course still plenty of scope for melodic lead lines & solos, with a vintage feel & vibe that is really rather inspiring in the hands. The Rosewood of the fretboard is pleasant under the fingers, and with the traditional 12” radius is practical & comfortable for a wide range of playing styles & techniques.

The Burstbucker was introduced in the early ‘90s as a faithful modern recreation of the legendary PAF humbucker, the pickups make use of AlNiCo II magents, unbalanced & un-potted coils, just as the original PAFs did. This makes them uncannily similar in tone and produce an authentically vintage sound. Indeed, the neck position is round & warm, making lead lines sing through the mix. The bridge is brighter and slightly hotter, easily driving your amp into a saturated distortion.

Gibson’s legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail is legendary, and this R7 is no exception. This authentic recreation exemplifies Gibson’s tireless quest for accuracy to the original year of production, from the wood selected to the construction to the parts and precise contours throughout. Each Reissue is every bit the instrument and statement piece as the priceless vintage examples, providing an ownership experience that is endlessly fun.

Luthier Report

Our ID: 1270826236171

Weight: 9.15lbs

Serial: 7 3996

Aesthetic Condition:

Headstock: Overall very good condition. A very light chip is present at the treble side front corner, exposing the colour coat.Very light scratching to the front face is visible under direct light, as is common with high gloss finishes. This is most notable to the treble side top corner.

Neck: Overall excellent condition. Very light indentation is present to the rear of the neck behind the 4th fret. These are lightly felt beneath the thumb but do not impact the overall playability of the instrument.

Body: Overall very good condition. A light indentation is present to the treble side horn at the side of the instrument. This has very lightly pierced the finish but does not expose the wood beneath. Light indentations are scattered around the front face, the most apparent can be seen to the lower bout where they have lightly pierced the finish but not exposed the wood. Mild buckle rash is present to the rear of the body, visible under direct light & consistent with playwear. All aspects of the body display light scratching which can only be seen under direct light.

Condition of Frets:

The frets demonstrate light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is moderate material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform.

Current Set Up:

Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (5/16” socket) not included.

Hardware: Very good condition with light to mild tarnishing of the metal hardware, most notably the pickup covers.

Structural: No concerns or issues to note.

Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.5mm - Bass 2mm

Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.

Strings on Guitar - 10-46

Electrics:

Fully functional.

Case & Accessories:

Non-original Gibson USA hard case.

Excellent condition with light markings to the exterior. Gibson Owner’s Manual included. Truss rod tool not included. No COA included.