Gibson 1957 Les Paul Custom 3 VOS Guitar

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Gibson solid body design at the time.HistoryThe introduction of Gibsons Les Paul Model in 1952 marked the beginning of the electric solid body guitar era. The launch of the companys deluxe version two years later the Les Paul Custom cemented Gibsons legacy as the industry leader, even though sales numbers didnt accurately illustrate the guitars early impact.Nicknamed the Fretless Wonder for its low frets, or Black Beauty for its rich, contrasting color, the Les Paul Custom was introduced at the same time as the Gibson Les Paul Junior and represented the ultimate in Gibson solid body design at the time. It sold originally for 325, which was 100 more than the regular Les Paul Model.BodySeveral characteristics continued to set the Les Paul Custom apart from Gibsons other models, including its beautiful gloss ebony finish, which had been one of Les Pauls two original color choices the other was gold for the Les Paul Model he felt a guitar players hands would be more visible to audiences against a black background. Additionally, the Les Paul Custom featured a thicker body design and seven ply body binding on both the front and back of the guitar to create a visually striking instrument, along with a multi bound headstock with a prominent five piece split diamond patterned inlay of genuine mother of pearl a design that still graces every Les Paul Custom made today.And while maple tops would come to define the Les Paul Model and subsequent Les Paul Standard, the body of
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