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Full-length view of a glossy black electric guitar with gold hardware and cream binding, resting in its open, red velvet-lined case.
01 / 20Full-length view of a glossy black electric guitar with gold hardware and cream binding, resting in its open, red velvet-lined case.
Black guitar with gold hardware, three pickups, and a pickguard, shown in a red velvet-lined case.
02 / 20Black guitar with gold hardware, three pickups, and a pickguard, shown in a red velvet-lined case.
The guitar's glossy black back and neck are visible, with gold binding and hardware, resting in a red velvet-lined open case.
03 / 20The guitar's glossy black back and neck are visible, with gold binding and hardware, resting in a red velvet-lined open case.
The guitar's glossy black back, with cream binding and two control plates, rests in a red velvet-lined open hard case.
04 / 20The guitar's glossy black back, with cream binding and two control plates, rests in a red velvet-lined open hard case.
Black Les Paul Custom in its open case, showing three gold humbuckers, four black control knobs, and a cream binding.
05 / 20Black Les Paul Custom in its open case, showing three gold humbuckers, four black control knobs, and a cream binding.
A tri-fold warranty card with handwritten details, showing a small illustration of a brown Les Paul guitar.
06 / 20A tri-fold warranty card with handwritten details, showing a small illustration of a brown Les Paul guitar.
Close-up of the black headstock with gold tuners, multi-ply binding, and mother-of-pearl split diamond inlay.
07 / 20Close-up of the black headstock with gold tuners, multi-ply binding, and mother-of-pearl split diamond inlay.
Close-up of the dark fretboard with rectangular mother-of-pearl inlays, showing light wear on the frets and binding.
08 / 20Close-up of the dark fretboard with rectangular mother-of-pearl inlays, showing light wear on the frets and binding.
Close-up of the black fretboard with rectangular mother-of-pearl inlays, showing a thumb pressing the first fret.
09 / 20Close-up of the black fretboard with rectangular mother-of-pearl inlays, showing a thumb pressing the first fret.
The guitar's black headstock, viewed from the rear, features six gold Grover tuners with some tarnishing and a gold serial number.
10 / 20The guitar's black headstock, viewed from the rear, features six gold Grover tuners with some tarnishing and a gold serial number.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the glossy black finish, multi-ply cream binding, and gold bridge with light wear.
11 / 20Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the glossy black finish, multi-ply cream binding, and gold bridge with light wear.
Close-up of the black guitar body with yellow binding, showing gold pickups, an amber switch tip, and rectangular fretboard inlays.
12 / 20Close-up of the black guitar body with yellow binding, showing gold pickups, an amber switch tip, and rectangular fretboard inlays.
Close-up of a black electric guitar body with multi-ply yellow binding, gold hardware, and a dark fretboard with block inlays.
13 / 20Close-up of a black electric guitar body with multi-ply yellow binding, gold hardware, and a dark fretboard with block inlays.
Close-up of the glossy black guitar body, showing four black numbered control knobs, a gold output jack, and multi-ply binding.
14 / 20Close-up of the glossy black guitar body, showing four black numbered control knobs, a gold output jack, and multi-ply binding.
Close-up of the black guitar body, showing three gold humbucker pickups, a gold bridge, and a black pickguard with visible scratches.
15 / 20Close-up of the black guitar body, showing three gold humbucker pickups, a gold bridge, and a black pickguard with visible scratches.
The guitar's black back with yellow binding is shown, featuring a control cavity cover and an output jack with minor finish wear.
16 / 20The guitar's black back with yellow binding is shown, featuring a control cavity cover and an output jack with minor finish wear.
The guitar's black body with yellow binding and pinstripes is shown from the back, angled to reveal the neck joint and control cavity cover.
17 / 20The guitar's black body with yellow binding and pinstripes is shown from the back, angled to reveal the neck joint and control cavity cover.
The lower bout of a black guitar with yellow binding, showing the back control plate and a worn strap button.
18 / 20The lower bout of a black guitar with yellow binding, showing the back control plate and a worn strap button.
Detail of a black guitar body with yellow binding and a gold strap button.
19 / 20Detail of a black guitar body with yellow binding and a gold strap button.
Close-up of the guitar's black back, showing a control cavity cover, yellow binding, and heavy surface scratches and finish checking.
20 / 20Close-up of the guitar's black back, showing a control cavity cover, yellow binding, and heavy surface scratches and finish checking.

Gibson

2001 Gibson Custom Shop 1957 Les Paul Custom Black Beauty 3-Pickup w/OHSC

$5,495.00

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Description

This Is Located At Our Brick'n'Mortar Store In San Diego, CA 

2001 Gibson Custom '57 Les Paul Custom Black Beauty 3-Pickup

In Very Good Overall Condition - Small Nicks/Scratches - Please See All Photos 

Before You Ask About A Cert - Gibson Started The COA's In Late 2001 And Into 2002 - This Guitar Is Just Before The Certs Became Standard - So, No COA As It Never Had One To Begin With

Original Pickups And Electronics 

Original Frets In Very Good Condition 

Original Gold Hardware Shows Some Tarnish 

Weighs In At 10 Pounds 2 Ounces 

Nut Width: 1.71" 

Neck Depth: .89" At The 1st Fret - 1.00" At The 12th Fret 

Comes With The Original Gibson Hardshell Case And Paperwork Shown In Photos

A high-end recreation of one of Gibson’s most revered models, this Custom Shop reissue channels the elegance and tone of the original 1957 Les Paul Custom with three pickups for expanded sonic versatility. Built with a solid mahogany body and set neck, it features a smooth ebony fingerboard, multi-ply binding, and classic gold hardware for a luxurious aesthetic. The trio of Gibson humbuckers deliver rich, warm sustain with articulate clarity across a wide tonal range — from fat rhythm tones to singing leads — while the historically faithful appointments and premium craftsmanship make it a standout for both collectors and players seeking vintage-inspired performance. 

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