The Gibson Custom Shop '57 Les Paul Special Single-Cut Reissue Gloss in Fast Black Blue Burst is a stunning homage to one of the most influential and iconic guitar designs in history. This reissue model captures the spirit and tonal prowess of the original 1957 Les Paul Special, updated with Custom Shop craftsmanship, premium materials, and a striking, modern finish that brings out the depth of its solid mahogany construction.

At the heart of this guitar is its 1-piece solid mahogany body, true to the original specifications and completely free of weight relief, delivering a pure and resonant tone with exceptional sustain and warmth. The nitrocellulose gloss finish not only pays tribute to vintage Gibson aesthetics but also allows the wood to breathe and age gracefully over time. The bold and eye-catching Fast Black Blue Burst finish sets this reissue apart visually, combining classic lines with a contemporary color palette that highlights the grain of the mahogany beautifully.

The solid mahogany neck features a comfortable Chunky C-shaped profile, offering a substantial feel that vintage purists will appreciate. Coupled with a 24.75" scale length and a 12" Indian rosewood fingerboard—meticulously attached with hide glue—the neck provides excellent playability and classic Gibson responsiveness. The 22 frets sit atop a fingerboard adorned with pearloid dot inlays, while a nylon nut and Kluson 3-on-a-side tuners with white buttons ensure smooth tuning stability and vintage-correct detail. The wraparound bridge and tailpiece add to the old-school charm and contribute to the instrument’s direct and resonant tonal characteristics.

True to its heritage, the guitar features Custom Soapbar P90 pickups in both the neck and bridge positions. These pickups deliver a wide range of tones—from warm, articulate cleans to gritty, expressive overdrive—making the guitar a versatile tool for blues, rock, punk, and more. The electronics include CTS 500K audio taper potentiometers and paper-in-oil capacitors, ensuring a smooth, musical response with every turn of the knobs. The 3-way Switchcraft selector switch and Switchcraft output jack round out the high-end electronics package.

Aesthetically, the '57 Les Paul Special Reissue is outfitted with classic hardware and appointments: nickel-finished components, black top hat control knobs, and a multi-ply black pickguard, switch tip, washer, and jack plate. Even the authentic stepped 2-ply truss rod cover and 1950s no-tube truss rod reinforce the meticulous attention to vintage detail. The guitar comes strung with .010–.046 gauge strings and is housed in a Custom Shop hardshell case, offering premium protection and style.

The Gibson Custom Shop '57 Les Paul Special Single-Cut Reissue in Fast Black Blue Burst is more than a guitar—it’s a tribute to a golden era of electric guitar craftsmanship, reborn with a bold, contemporary visual identity. It’s an instrument for players who value vintage authenticity, tonal depth, and custom shop excellence.