For Sale: 2005 Gibson Custom Shop '57 Les Paul Custom Reissue Faded Cherry w/ OHSC + COA
Up for sale is a 2005 Gibson Custom Shop '57 Les Paul Custom Reissue in the beautiful and uncommon Faded Cherry finish, complete with its original Gibson Custom Shop hard-shell case, Certificate of Authenticity, and original strap buttons.
This is an exceptional Historic Collection Les Paul Custom that faithfully recreates the legendary 1957 Black Beauty platform while adding the striking transparency of Gibson's Faded Cherry finish. Unlike a standard Les Paul, the '57 Custom features a solid mahogany top instead of maple, giving it a warmer, darker, and more mid-focused voice with incredible sustain and resonance.
Built with a one-piece mahogany body, long neck tenon construction, ebony fingerboard, historic hardware, and a pair of Gibson BurstBucker 1 & 2 humbuckers, this is everything players love about Gibson's Historic Reissue program.
Condition
Excellent – 9/10
The dye bleed is very common on Historic Gibson Custom Shop guitars finished in transparent red colors. It is completely beneath the clear coat, cannot be felt whatsoever, and is purely cosmetic.
Please review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.
This guitar is 100% original with no cracks, breaks, repairs, or modifications of any kind.
The neck is straight, the original frets are in excellent condition with minimal wear, and the guitar has been professionally set up by our in-house luthier. It plays effortlessly up and down the neck with low action, excellent intonation, and no buzzing or dead spots.
The original Gibson Custom Shop hard-shell case, Certificate of Authenticity, and original strap buttons are included.
Specifications
Electronics & Features
One of the defining features of this Historic Reissue is its solid mahogany top. Unlike a traditional Les Paul Standard with a maple cap, the all-mahogany construction produces a noticeably warmer, thicker voice with enhanced midrange, smoother highs, and exceptional sustain. It's a unique tonal character that has made the 1957 Les Paul Custom one of Gibson's most revered models.
The Gibson BurstBucker 1 and BurstBucker 2 humbuckers perfectly complement the all-mahogany construction, delivering open, dynamic PAF-style tones with excellent clarity and touch sensitivity. From warm cleans to thick overdriven leads, they respond beautifully to picking dynamics and volume adjustments.
Historic long neck tenon construction, premium tonewoods, and Custom Shop craftsmanship make this an outstanding example from Gibson's Historic Collection.
Tone & Feel
This guitar has the rich, powerful voice players expect from a great Historic Les Paul Custom.
The all-mahogany construction gives it a darker, deeper character than a maple-top Les Paul, producing thick mids, smooth highs, and outstanding sustain that seems to go on forever. It excels at blues, classic rock, jazz, hard rock, and virtually any style where warmth and articulation are equally important.
The very chunky '50s neck is substantial without feeling cumbersome, offering exceptional comfort and contributing to the guitar's lively resonance.
At 9 lbs 12 oz, it has the authoritative feel of a true Historic Les Paul while remaining perfectly balanced.
As with all Guitar Chimp listings, detailed photos of the actual instrument are provided. Toward the end of the photo set, I include close-up images taken under direct lighting to clearly highlight any wear. We don’t just describe condition — we show it in detail so there are no surprises.
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