2011 Gibson Custom Shop '57 Les Paul Standard VOS - Charcoal Frost Metallic#71281

The 2011 Gibson Custom Shop '57 Les Paul Standard VOS in Charcoal Frost Metallic captures the timeless elegance and unmistakable character of one of Gibson's most celebrated designs. Built around a solid, non-weight-relieved mahogany body, this Les Paul features a carved plain maple top finished in the sophisticated Charcoal Frost Metallic color, complemented by subtle VOS treatment that gives the instrument a beautifully aged and understated appearance. At 9 pounds 3 ounces, it carries the substantial presence associated with a classic Les Paul, while its 24.75 inch scale length delivers the familiar feel and resonant response players have cherished for generations.

The one-piece mahogany neck features Gibson's '57 neck profile, offering the substantial, rounded feel associated with the golden-era Les Pauls. Its rosewood fingerboard has a 12 inch radius, 22 frets, and classic cellulose trapezoid inlays, creating a traditional visual and playing experience. The fingerboard is finished with hand-filed, rolled binding, while the top receives single-ply cream binding that beautifully frames the maple. With a 1 11/16 inch nut width, the neck provides a comfortable foundation for everything from expressive bends to powerful rhythm work.

Two Gibson humbuckers provide the voice of this Custom Shop instrument, delivering the rich, authoritative character expected from a vintage-inspired Les Paul Standard. The control layout remains beautifully straightforward, with two volume controls, two tone controls, and a three-way toggle switch for shaping a wide range of tones. Nickel hardware adds a classic touch, while the ABR-1 bridge and lightweight aluminum stopbar tailpiece provide a responsive and resonant foundation. Kluson "Deluxe" tuners complete the vintage-minded specification, staying true to the aesthetic and spirit of the original era.

Presented in a black hard shell case, this 2011 Gibson Custom Shop '57 Les Paul Standard VOS is a compelling blend of vintage-inspired construction, refined Custom Shop craftsmanship, and enduring Les Paul character. From the carved plain maple top and cream binding to the substantial mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, cellulose trapezoid inlays, and pair of Gibson humbuckers, every detail speaks to the classic formula that made the original '57 Les Paul so revered. The Charcoal Frost finish gives this example its own distinctive identity, combining a period-inspired foundation with a striking appearance that feels both elegant and unmistakably Gibson.

Other specifications include:

• Top Wood Carved Plain Maple
• Body Wood Solid Non-Weight Relieved Mahogany
• Neck Wood 1-Piece Mahogany Neck
• Neck Shape '57 Neck Profile
• Fingerboard Rosewood attached
• Fingerboard Radius 12"
• Inlays Cellulose Trapezoids
• Scale Length 24.75"
• Width at Nut 1 11/16"
• Frets 22
• Binding Single-Ply Cream on Top and Hand filed rolled Fingerboard Binding
• Pickups 2 Gibson Humbucker
• Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone and 3-way Toggleswitch
• Hardware Nickel
• Bridge ABR-1
• Tailpiece Lightweight Aluminum Stopbar
• Tuners Kluson "Deluxe"
• Case Hard Shell Black
• 9 lbs 3 oz
• #71281

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