2023 Gibson Custom Shop '57 RI Les Paul Custom Black Beauty

[BadgerDave]

I've decided that it's finally time to downsize.  

Starting with my Les Paul Custom.  It's in excellent condition, all original, fully functional and unmolested.  Everything it shipped with from the factory is included.  I added Dunlop strap butttons and Faber locking bridge posts (original parts are included).

Weight: 8.5 lbs, which is unusually light for one of these if that's appealing to you.  Not weight relieved.

Nice thick '57 profile neck: 0.95" @ 1st fret, 1.06" at 12th.

The only funkiness is a few very small indentations in the clear coat behind the bridge. Possibly from a braclet or watch, but there are no scratches, just pinprick sized dents.  Difficult to get a clear photo, but I'll try if this is a concern.

Recently sold prices on Reverb range from $4,200 - over $5,000.

I'd like to avoid the fees and scam risk associated with Reverb, so I'm asking $3,700 plus $150 shipping.  Add 3% for PayPal (or $0 for F&F)

 

 

 

[topekatj]

That thing is the bomb’s ass. That is a featherweight for a 1 piece Gibson hog body LPC.

 

IMO there are not enough 50’s style 2 humbucker customs in the world.

GLWTS.

[hamerican gigolo]

Something about a Black body, cream binding & gold hardware that just typifies elegance. 

GLWTS 

[BoogieMKIIA]

Like an elegant tuxedo…. that rocks.

[topekatj]

Surprised this hasn’t sold. Hoping to have a $$ windfall 😂Just curious — this instrument's finish seems too nice to have VOS on it , but I don’t know VOS FROM VO5, so I thought I’d ask. Thanks 

[BadgerDave]

The finish is hard to photograph.  It's definitely  VOS with a light patina of swirl marks and small dents that are visible if you hold it in direct light.  It looks nearly new from a few feet away.

[murkat]

That's a great deal. One piece mahogany body (no maple cap). Chugness galore.

[bubs_42]

Amazing deal, pretty much a perfect guitar. 

[gtone]

What's "under the hood" pickup-wise? Enquiring minds must know...

[BadgerDave]

On 9/13/2026 at 3:36 PM, gtone said:

What's "under the hood" pickup-wise? Enquiring minds must know...

I've never removed the pickups on this one. I assume they are factory original but I'll check and respond.  

Edited Tuesday at 01:43 AM by BadgerDave

[murkat]

They(pickups ) should be classics

[gtone]

With all that case candy, you'd think they'd list the build specs/features, no? More self-serving corporate promo than user-friendly material, I guess...

Maybe it'd be less bother to contact Gibson and see what they used.  Yeah I know they make a gazillion guitars a yr, but you never know.

[Dave Scepter]

Man, this guitar is badass!.. I wish it was around when I had money 😒💰 

[bubs_42]

Man, what a guitar. A custom Sub 9lbs, no maple cap, makes me weak in the knees . 

[gtone]

Seems they could be Classics or Burstbucker 1 & 2's, neither of which would be a deal-breaker for me. What I'm wavering on is the tone of an all hog LP which I have pretty well covered already. It is one sexy beast of a guitar though...     

[BadgerDave]

I've attached a photo of the pickups.

[gtone]

My guess is that they're BB1/BB2's with PAF stickers, but I'm no expert.  

@murkat What say you almighty former Gibson guy?

[The Shark]

This is a righteous deal.  And the weight is the most appealing aspect of it (to me).  Far below "market"...

[murkat]

On 9/16/2026 at 7:11 PM, gtone said:

My guess is that they're BB1/BB2's with PAF stickers, but I'm no expert.  

@murkat What say you almighty former Gibson guy?

I have one, a 2013. It is glorious. I'll pass it to my fam when i leave.

[murkat]

On 9/16/2026 at 7:03 PM, BadgerDave said:

I've attached a photo of the pickups.

Those are classics. They are spec for 57's