The gibson custom 1957 les paul custom reissue 3 pickup bigsby captures the magic of the original black beauty in extraordinary detail. Crafted from a single piece of solid mahogany with no weight relief it delivers the rich dark midrange that defined the earliest les paul customs. Paired with a solid ebony fretboard for bright articulate top end it creates a voice thats powerful expressive and unmistakably vintage. Finished in murphy lab light aged ebony this model blends museum level authenticity with the feel and character of a well loved instrument from the 1950s. Three custombucker alnico 3 pickups bring shimmering clarity smooth sustain and beautifully balanced output while the period correct electronics ensure a responsive musical tone circuit. A bigsby tailpiece adds expressive vibrato and classic visual flair completing the iconic black beauty look. With its long tenon neck joint historically accurate plastics gold hardware and kluson waffleback tuners this reissue is built to satisfy collectors and players alike. Supplied with a lifton reissue 5 latch case and certificate of authenticity its a premium custom shop instrument crafted to inspire for decades.