Gibson Custom Shop Limited Edition 1957 Les Paul Reissue w/TV Jones Power’Tron Pickups, Gold Sparkle

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The 1957 Les Paul™ Reissue with TV Jones Power’Tron, VOS, Gold Sparkle Top brings a bold new voice to one of Gibson’s most beloved classics. Part of the Gibson Custom Limited Edition Collection, it represents the adventurous spirit that has defined countless Made-to-Measure custom orders and celebrates the skill and imagination of the artisans at the Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville, Tennessee. This reissue channels the unmistakable charisma of a late ’50s Les Paul, then elevates it with a dazzling Gold Sparkle finish and a unique electronic configuration that gives it a sonic identity all its own.

The solidbody construction begins with a mahogany back and a carved maple top, joined with the same precision and using the same materials as those used on prized originals from the late ’50s. Its VOS nitrocellulose lacquer finish brings a softly aged character that enhances the Gold Sparkle top’s depth and dimension, while the single-ply top binding completes the classic Les Paul silhouette. There’s no weight relief—just the full, expressive resonance of traditional tonewoods working in harmony.

The mahogany neck’s 1950s Chunky D profile delivers the substantial feel players associate with some of the best examples from 1957, with a long neck tenon that reinforces sustain and stability. A rosewood fretboard with narrow/tall frets, cellulose trapezoid inlays, single-ply binding, and a 12-inch radius offers an inviting, vintage-correct playing experience. The 24.75-inch scale length, nylon nut, and Kluson® Deluxe tuning machines round out a period-authentic feature set.

What truly sets this Limited Edition model apart is its use of TV Jones® Power’Tron pickups. While a 1957 Les Paul Reissue is typically voiced with Custombucker humbuckers designed to replicate Patent Applied For pickups, the Power’Tron delivers a distinctive sound of its own. Its tonal character carries some of the familiar DNA of a Patent Applied For humbucking pickup, infused with elements found in a TV Jones Filter’Tron, but with more windings, higher output, and a darker overall response than a Filter’Tron. The result is a compelling hybrid voice—full, articulate, dynamic, and well-suited to the Les Paul’s rich acoustic foundation. Two volume and two tone controls, along with a three-way toggle, provide familiar, intuitive control of this unique sonic palette.

Nickel hardware, an ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic™ bridge, a Stop Bar tailpiece, cream plastics, gold Top Hat knobs, and nickel pickup covers contribute to a classic late-’50s aesthetic. Each instrument includes a Lifton™ reissue hardshell case and a Certificate of Authenticity.

This Limited Edition model captures the soul of a 1957 Les Paul while offering a fresh, powerful voice—proving that tradition and innovation can shine brilliantly together.

Specifications

• Body

  • Shape: Les Paul

  • Body Material: Mahogany

  • Top Material: Maple

  • Binding: Single-ply top

• Neck

  • Neck Material: Mahogany

  • Profile: Chunky 1950s Chunky D

  • Fingerboard: Rosewood

  • Scale Length: 24.75 in. (628.7 mm)

  • Number of Frets: 22

  • Nut: Nylon

  • Inlay: Trapezoid

• Hardware

  • Bridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic

  • Finish: Nickel

  • Tailpiece: Stop Bar

  • Tuning Machines: Kluson Deluxe

  • Control Knobs: Gold Top Hats

• Electronics

  • Neck Pickup: TV Jones Powertron

  • Bridge Pickup: TV Jones Powertron

  • Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone

  • Pickup Selector: 3-way toggle

• Case & SKU

  • Case: Lifton reissue