{"product_id":"2005-gibson-custom-shop-57-les-paul-custom-reissue-faded-cherry-ohsc-coa","title":"2005 Gibson Custom Shop '57 Les Paul Custom Reissue Faded Cherry OHSC COA","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Sale: 2005 Gibson Custom Shop '57 Les Paul Custom Reissue Faded Cherry w\/ OHSC + COA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp for sale is a 2005 Gibson Custom Shop '57 Les Paul Custom Reissue in the beautiful and uncommon \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaded Cherry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e finish, complete with its original Gibson Custom Shop hard-shell case, Certificate of Authenticity, and original strap buttons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid mahogany top instead of maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving it a warmer, darker, and more mid-focused voice with incredible sustain and resonance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt with a one-piece mahogany body, long neck tenon construction, ebony fingerboard, historic hardware, and a pair of Gibson BurstBucker 1 \u0026amp; 2 humbuckers, this is everything players love about Gibson's Historic Reissue program.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent – 9\/10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight surface scratches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA few dings on the back of the body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall ding on the back of the headstock near the G tuner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor red dye bleed along portions of the binding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dye bleed is very common on Historic Gibson Custom Shop guitars finished in transparent red colors. It is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecompletely beneath the clear coat, cannot be felt whatsoever, and is purely cosmetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis guitar is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% original\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with no cracks, breaks, repairs, or modifications of any kind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original Gibson Custom Shop hard-shell case, Certificate of Authenticity, and original strap buttons are included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: Gibson Custom Shop '57 Les Paul Custom Reissue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 2005\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial Number: 751714\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Faded Cherry Nitrocellulose Lacquer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody: One-Piece Solid Mahogany (Non-Weight Relieved)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop: Solid Mahogany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck: One-Piece Mahogany with Long Neck Tenon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Profile: Chunky '50s Rounded C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard: Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRadius: 12\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale Length: 24.75\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrets: 22 Historic Medium Jumbo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut Width: 1.69\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Depth: .96\" at the 1st Fret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck Depth: 1.03\" at the 12th Fret\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInlays: Mother-of-Pearl Blocks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickups: Gibson BurstBucker 1 (Neck) \u0026amp; BurstBucker 2 (Bridge)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwitching: 3-Way Toggle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBridge: Historic ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuners: Grover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardware: Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 9 lbs 12 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase: Original Gibson Custom Shop Hard-Shell Case\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity: Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectronics \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the defining features of this Historic Reissue is its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid mahogany top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistoric long neck tenon construction, premium tonewoods, and Custom Shop craftsmanship make this an outstanding example from Gibson's Historic Collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTone \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis guitar has the rich, powerful voice players expect from a great Historic Les Paul Custom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every chunky '50s neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is substantial without feeling cumbersome, offering exceptional comfort and contributing to the guitar's lively resonance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9 lbs 12 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it has the authoritative feel of a true Historic Les Paul while remaining perfectly balanced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransparency \u0026amp; Photos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all Guitar Chimp listings, detailed photos are provided of the exact instrument—no stock photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the end of the photo set, you'll find close-up images taken under direct lighting to highlight every cosmetic imperfection, including the dings, dye bleed, and other signs of honest use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe don't just describe the condition—we show it in detail so there are no surprises.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany customers tell us our guitars often arrive in better condition than expected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Buy From Guitar Chimp?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith over 18 years of experience, Guitar Chimp is trusted by players and collectors worldwide for high-quality, player-ready instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery guitar is thoroughly inspected and professionally set up by our in-house luthier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe have safely shipped thousands of guitars all over the world. Every instrument is professionally packed, fully insured, and shipped with signature confirmation, so you can buy with complete confidence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📞 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCall\/Text:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (801) 317-9013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💬 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMessage anytime—we're always happy to help!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 2005 Gibson Custom Shop '57 Les Paul Custom Reissue in Faded Cherry is a stunning Historic Collection guitar featuring all-mahogany construction, a massive '50s neck, BurstBucker pickups, and the warm, resonant tone that has made these '57 Customs some of the most sought-after Les Pauls Gibson has ever built.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎸 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJerald – Guitar Chimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProviding The Finest Guitars, Basses \u0026amp; Amps Since 2006\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42317818101815,"sku":"070826gtr9","price":4199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1304\/0581\/files\/IMG_4540_541dfb48-de56-49ae-8346-1f44ee7d8fd1.jpg?v=1783808460","url":"https:\/\/guitarchimp.com\/products\/2005-gibson-custom-shop-57-les-paul-custom-reissue-faded-cherry-ohsc-coa","provider":"Guitar Chimp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}