All the Vibe, Feel, and Vintage Allure of the Famous Fifties Jumbo
The King of the Flat-tops, with the vintage vibe and feel from the era that gave birth to some of the most prized Gibson Acoustic instruments. This new Custom Shop 1957 SJ-200 offers details such as hand-selected maple for the back and sides, a headstock stinger, and our thermally aged top for the full vintage effect. It also features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.
Serial Number: 20564027
Weight: 4.6 lbs
Specifications
Neck
Profile: Rounded
Scale Length: 647.7mm/ 25.5"
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
Fret Count: 20
Frets: Standard
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 43.81 mm / 1.724 in
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Graduated Crowns
Joint: Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint
Body
Body Style: Super Jumbo
Body Shape: SJ-200
Body Material: Flamed Maple
Top: Thermally Aged Sitka Spruce
Back: Flamed Maple
Side: Flamed Maple
Bracing: Traditional Hand-scalloped X-bracing w/ Hide Glue
Binding: Multi-ply Top and Back, Single-ply Fretboard and Headstock
Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Hardware
Bridge: SJ-200 Four Bar Mustache
Saddle Material: Bone
Tuning Machines: Gotoh with Keystone Buttons
Pickguard: Murphy Lab Casted SJ-200
Truss Rod: Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover: Black with Wide White
Bridge Pins: Bone
Misc.
Strings Gauge: .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053
Case: Period Correct Hardshell Case
Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit, Certificate of Authenticity
This very special limited run of 1958 ES-335 Reissue models celebrates the debut of one of the most versatile, game-changing and prolific Gibsons ever made. The ES-335 was the world's first semi-hollow guitar model, imagined by former Gibson President Ted McCarty who later called it his proudest contribution. It has been in continuous production since its debut with support from countless legendary artists including B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Larry Carlton and Warren Haynes.
Gibson Custom Shop is proud to present this limited edition 1958 ES-335 Reissue featuring Murphy Lab light aging, a vivid Tri-Color Sunburst finish, a big '58 rounded neck profile and an unbound fingerboard - a feature found only on 1958 ES-335 models. This version is one of three commemorating the inaugural ES-335, limited to 130 instruments each in celebration of Gibson's 130th Anniversary. Included with each guitar is a brown Lifton ™M hardshell case with pink lining and a custom certificate of authenticity.
Serial Number: A840075
Weight: 8 lbs
Specs
Body
Shape: ES-335
Material: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Top: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Back: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Side: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Centerblock: Solid Maple
Binding: 1-Ply Cream Top and Back
Neck
Neck: Solid Mahogany
Profile: '58 Unbound Fat C-Shape
Nut Width: 1.687" / 42.85mm
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65
Number of frets: 22 - Historic Narrow/Tall '58 Size
Nut: Nylon
Inlay: Nitrocellulose Dot
Hardware
Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Knobs: True Historic Gold Top Hat with Dial Pointer
Tuners: Kluson Single-Line, Single Ring
Plating: Aged Nickel
Electronics
Neck Pickup: Custombucker (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker (Unpotted)
Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 500K CTS Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper in Oil Capacitors, Mono Varitone Switch
This very special limited run of 1958 ES-335 Reissue models celebrates the debut of one of the most versatile, game-changing and prolific Gibsons ever made. The ES-335 was the world's first semi-hollow guitar model, imagined by former Gibson President Ted McCarty who later called it his proudest contribution. It has been in continuous production since its debut with support from countless legendary artists including B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Larry Carlton and Warren Haynes.
Gibson Custom Shop is proud to present this limited edition 1958 ES-335 Reissue featuring Murphy Lab light aging, a vivid Tri-Color Sunburst finish, a big '58 rounded neck profile and an unbound fingerboard - a feature found only on 1958 ES-335 models. This version is one of three commemorating the inaugural ES-335, limited to 130 instruments each in celebration of Gibson's 130th Anniversary. Included with each guitar is a brown Lifton ™M hardshell case with pink lining and a custom certificate of authenticity.
Serial Number: A840353
Weight: 7.6 lbs
Specs
Body
Shape: ES-335
Material: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Top: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Back: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Side: 3-ply Maple/Poplar/Maple
Centerblock: Solid Maple
Binding: 1-Ply Cream Top and Back
Neck
Neck: Solid Mahogany
Profile: '58 Unbound Fat C-Shape
Nut Width: 1.687" / 42.85mm
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65
Number of frets: 22 - Historic Narrow/Tall '58 Size
Nut: Nylon
Inlay: Nitrocellulose Dot
Hardware
Bridge: ABR-1
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Knobs: True Historic Gold Top Hat with Dial Pointer
Tuners: Kluson Single-Line, Single Ring
Plating: Aged Nickel
Electronics
Neck Pickup: Custombucker (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker (Unpotted)
Controls: 2 volume, 2 tone, 500K CTS Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper in Oil Capacitors, Mono Varitone Switch
Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail.
The iconic '57 Goldtop has been the tool of choice for countless guitar heroes. Its elegant gold finish, classic solid mahogany/maple construction, and versatile humbucking pickups represent everything one could possibly need in a Les Paul™ model. This authentic recreation exemplifies Gibson Custom Shop's tireless quest for accuracy to the original year of production, from the woods to the construction to the parts and precise contours throughout. Each Custom Shop Reissue is every bit the instrument and statement piece as the priceless vintage examples, providing an ownership experience that is endlessly fun. It features Ultra Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of light play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.
1959 Les Paul Standard Butterscotch, Murphy Lab Light Aged
The Holy Grail
Gibson Custom Shop's 1959 Les Paul™ Standard Reissue is not just a tribute to the priceless original models -- it's a clone of them. From laser-scanned dimensions to chemically-recreated plastics to color-matched shades of sunburst, every element has been rendered in unbelievable detail. It represents the culmination of decades of work by Custom Shop's expert team -- a tireless quest to bring accuracy and authenticity to the hands of fans. It’s the definition of cool, and it's the best representation of the 1959 Les Paul Standard since the Gibson Custom Shop began making Historic Reissues over twenty-five years ago. It features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of natural play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.