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Gibson Don Felder Hotel California Les Paul VOS Electric Guitar
The Les Paul Behind One of the Greatest Guitar Albums of All Time! Like any great Les Paul Standard, the Don Felder "Hotel California" 1959 Les Paul starts with great wood. Gibson Custom selects figured maple for the two-piece top to replicate the look of Felder's own iconic 'Burst, and joins each set to a select, lightweight, solid one-piece mahogany back. Way beyond merely recreating the look of the original instrument, however, this maple/mahogany pairing perpetuates a tonewood match made in heaven: a best-of-both-worlds palette that gives you the perfect blend of maple's clarity, snap and bite, and mahogany's warmth, depth and richness.
Martin OM Figured Koa Acoustic Guitar (with Case)
The Limited Run OM Figured Koa Acoustic Guitar from Martin provides an exotic highly figured Koa body and Adirondack top with ivoroid and Blue Paua pearl binding. The gold Gotoh tuners provide elegance as well as dependable tension keeping this acoustic tuned and ready. The African Ebony fingerboard and 1930-style belly-bridge round out this great looking, great sounding acoustic guitar.
Gibson 50th Anniversary 1960 Les Paul Standard V2 Electric Guitar
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the 1960 Les Paul Standard, Gibson Custom is proud to announce limited edition runs in honor of the fabulous Bursts of 1960. 1960 was the final year of production for the now legendary Les Paul Bursts that Gibson produced between 1958 and 1960. The run of these three versions of the 1960s Les Paul guitars are limited to 500!
Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard VOS Electric Guitar with Case
The Gibson 1959 Les Paul Standard Vintage Original Spec model is the next step in Gibson"s journey toward perfection. The only major change to the Les Paul Standard in 1959 was the addition of the wider, fatter jumbo frets, which facilitated more dramatic bends. The real force of this change was not felt until the late 1960s, when rock and blues players like Eric Clapton, Mike Bloomfield, and Peter Green began to discover the fat, warm voice of the 59 Standard. This moment in history marked the beginning of the idealization of the 59 Les Pauls as the Holy Grail of guitars in the midst of professionals, collectors, and weekend warriors. All VOS model Gibsons are given an aged appearance by enduring unique staining, wet-sanding, and hand-rubbing processes. The result of these methods creates a visually stunning reflection of a well-cared for 40-year-old Gibson. Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard VOS Features 1-piece, solid mahogany backs. Not book-matched or weight-relieved Historically accurate neck tenon for superior sustain - you can see it extending under the neck pick-up Bumblebee capacitors (where applicable), and correct routing Historically accurate reproductions of original PAF humbuckers Tortoise dot markers on the side of the neck ABR-1 bridge and lightweight aluminum stopbar tailpiece Holly headstock veneer Period-correct stain and filler 100% nitro-cellulose lacquer finishes - no added plasticizers Custom Shop VOS Guitars Gibson has been producing solid body electric guitars for 55 years. Of course, the most famous of these guitars is the legendary Les Paul. In 2006 the Gibson Custom Shop released its Vintage Original Spec (VOS) series in honor of the instruments that have literally shaped the face of music today. The series consists of a 1956 Les Paul Gold Top; a "57 Les Paul Junior Singlecut; a "57 Gold Top in plain and darkback; "57 Customs in 2 and 3 pickup versions; "58 Junior Double Cut; "58 Plain Top; "59 Les Paul Sunburst reissue; "60 Les Paul Reissue; "60 Les Paul Specials in Single and Double Cut; an SG Standard Reissue; and an SG Custom 3 pickup Reissue. The production of these instruments is the culmination of 20 years of experience producing handmade Gibson Custom guitars. We primarily took on the challenge of re-creating the 3 most vital aspects of these legendary instruments: Look, Playability, and most of all Tone. In order to accurately reproduce the appearance of vintage Gibsons, the Custom Shop uses a combination of faithful adherence to our history and proprietary new processes and inventions. The hardware is left to soak in a special solution that transforms a brand new pick-up cover into a gently used historic jewel. The plastic and binding are painstakingly hand
Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard VOS Electric Guitar with Case
The Gibson 1959 Les Paul Standard Vintage Original Spec model is the next step in Gibson"s journey toward perfection. The only major change to the Les Paul Standard in 1959 was the addition of the wider, fatter jumbo frets, which facilitated more dramatic bends. The real force of this change was not felt until the late 1960s, when rock and blues players like Eric Clapton, Mike Bloomfield, and Peter Green began to discover the fat, warm voice of the 59 Standard. This moment in history marked the beginning of the idealization of the 59 Les Pauls as the Holy Grail of guitars in the midst of professionals, collectors, and weekend warriors. All VOS model Gibsons are given an aged appearance by enduring unique staining, wet-sanding, and hand-rubbing processes. The result of these methods creates a visually stunning reflection of a well-cared for 40-year-old Gibson. Gibson Custom 1959 Les Paul Standard VOS Features 1-piece, solid mahogany backs. Not book-matched or weight-relieved Historically accurate neck tenon for superior sustain - you can see it extending under the neck pick-up Bumblebee capacitors (where applicable), and correct routing Historically accurate reproductions of original PAF humbuckers Tortoise dot markers on the side of the neck ABR-1 bridge and lightweight aluminum stopbar tailpiece Holly headstock veneer Period-correct stain and filler 100% nitro-cellulose lacquer finishes - no added plasticizers Custom Shop VOS Guitars Gibson has been producing solid body electric guitars for 55 years. Of course, the most famous of these guitars is the legendary Les Paul. In 2006 the Gibson Custom Shop released its Vintage Original Spec (VOS) series in honor of the instruments that have literally shaped the face of music today. The series consists of a 1956 Les Paul Gold Top; a "57 Les Paul Junior Singlecut; a "57 Gold Top in plain and darkback; "57 Customs in 2 and 3 pickup versions; "58 Junior Double Cut; "58 Plain Top; "59 Les Paul Sunburst reissue; "60 Les Paul Reissue; "60 Les Paul Specials in Single and Double Cut; an SG Standard Reissue; and an SG Custom 3 pickup Reissue. The production of these instruments is the culmination of 20 years of experience producing handmade Gibson Custom guitars. We primarily took on the challenge of re-creating the 3 most vital aspects of these legendary instruments: Look, Playability, and most of all Tone. In order to accurately reproduce the appearance of vintage Gibsons, the Custom Shop uses a combination of faithful adherence to our history and proprietary new processes and inventions. The hardware is left to soak in a special solution that transforms a brand new pick-up cover into a gently used historic jewel. The plastic and binding are painstakingly hand
Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul Standard VOS Electric Guitar with Case
1960 Les Paul Standard is an excellent blend of Look, Playability and Tone. In 1960 the Les Paul Standard still had the flame maple top, sunburst finish, and Patent Applied For pickups of its predecessors, but a slim taper neck was added for a decidedly different feel. These final adjustments failed to save the Standard, however, and after 1960 the single cutaway Les Paul was replaced by the thin bodied, double cutaway SG. All VOS model Gibsons are given an aged appearance by enduring unique staining, wet-sanding, and hand-rubbing processes. The result of these methods creates a visually stunning reflection of a well-cared for 40-year-old Gibson. Gibson Custom 1960 Les Paul Standard VOS Features 1-piece, solid mahogany backs - Not book-matched or weight-relieved Historically accurate neck tenon for superior sustain - you can see it extending under the neck pick-up Bumblebee capacitors - with correct routing Historically accurate reproductions of original PAF humbuckers Tortoise dot markers on the side of the neck ABR-1 bridge and lightweight aluminum stopbar tailpiece Holly headstock veneer Period-correct stain and filler 100% nitro-cellulose lacquer finishes - no added plasticizers Custom Shop VOS Guitars Gibson has been producing solid body electric guitars for 55 years. Of course, the most famous of these guitars is the legendary Les Paul. In 2006 the Gibson Custom Shop released its Vintage Original Spec (VOS) series in honor of the instruments that have literally shaped the face of music today. The series consists of a 1956 Les Paul Gold Top; a "57 Les Paul Junior Singlecut; a "57 Gold Top in plain and darkback; "57 Customs in 2 and 3 pickup versions; "58 Junior Double Cut; "58 Plain Top; "59 Les Paul Sunburst reissue; "60 Les Paul Reissue; "60 Les Paul Specials in Single and Double Cut; an SG Standard Reissue; and an SG Custom 3 pickup Reissue. The production of these instruments is the culmination of 20 years of experience producing handmade Gibson Custom guitars. We primarily took on the challenge of re-creating the 3 most vital aspects of these legendary instruments: Look, Playability, and most of all Tone. In order to accurately reproduce the Look of vintage Gibsons, the Custom Shop uses a combination of faithful adherence to our history and proprietary new processes and inventions. The hardware is left to soak in a special solution that transforms a brand new pick-up cover into a gently used historic jewel. The plastic and binding are painstakingly hand aged to provide that warm yellowed look that takes decades to occur in nature. Vintage accurate wood fillers, anodized dies and a 100% nitro-cellulose lacquer finishes are all expertly applied to create exacting reproduction
Gibson Custom Historic 1959 Les Paul Standard Vintage Original Spec Electric Guitar (with Case)
The only major change to the Les Paul Standard in 1959 was the addition of wider, fatter, "jumbo" frets, which facilitated more dramatic bends. The real force of this change was not felt until the late 1960s, when rock and blues players like Eric Clapton, Mike Bloomfield, and Peter Green began to discover the fat, warm voice of the '59 Standard. This moment in history marked the beginning of the idealization of the '59 Les Paul as the Holy Grail of guitars in the minds of professionals, collectors, and weekend warriors. Now part of Gibson's proprietary new Vintage Original Spec series -- the next step in their journey toward perfection.
Gibson Custom Historic 1960 Les Paul Standard Vintage Original Spec Electric Guitar (with Case)
In 1960 the Les Paul Standard still had the flame maple top, sunburst finish, and "Patent Applied For" pickups of its predecessors, but a slim taper neck was added for a decidedly different feel. These final adjustments failed to save the Standard, however, and after 1960 the single cutaway Les Paul was replaced by the thin bodied, double cutaway SG.
Gibson Mick Jones Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar with Case
The Gibson Custom Shop Mick Jones Les Paul Custom is a recreation of his original Les Paul Custom joining the Gibson Inspired By line up. British guitarist Mick Jones, who formed the rock band Foreigner, first broke into the music biz as a Hired Gun of sorts, appearing on recordings by George Harrison, Peter Frampton, Spooky Tooth, and the Leslie West Band. Foreigner's self titled album in 1977 became an immediate hit going platinum five times over. Gibson Guitars Gibson's designs have become true classics. The Gibson Les Paul, SG, ES-175, ES-335, Flying V, Explorer, Firebird, and Blueshawks are a testament to Gibson's wide appeal, spanning more than four decades of music styles. Gibson's close relationship with musicians is manifest in endorsement models from B.B. King, Chet Atkins, Howard Roberts, Herb Ellis, Ace Frehley, Joe Perry, Angus Young, Gary Moore and Nikki Sixx. Today's Gibson electric guitars represent the history as well as the future of the electric guitar. American Musical Supply - an Authorized Gibson Internet Retailer AmericanMusical.com has been selected as one of Gibson's very few Authorized Internet Retail Sites in the United States. As one of these select few Internet sites, AMS offers an unparalleled selection of all of Gibson"s premium brands, all covered by Gibson"s Limited Lifetime Warranty " only available from Authorized Gibson retailers. Gibson is recognized as one of the most respected guitar builders in the world. AMS is proud to have a decades-long history with them and honored that Gibson has chosen us to bring their world-class instruments to you. Look for more new product announcements, special events and promotions in the coming months. Gibson - Pure. AmericanMusical.com is an authorized dealer of Gibson products.
Gibson Custom Shop Mick Jones Signature Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar
British guitarist Mick Jones, who formed the rock band Foreigner, first broke into the music biz as a "hired gun" of sorts, appearing on recordings by George Harrison, Peter Frampton, Spooky Tooth, and the Leslie West Band. Foreigner's self titled album in 1977 became an immediate hit going platinum five times over. The Gibson Custom Shop Mick Jones Les Paul Custom is a recreation of his original Les Paul Custom joining the line up of their "inspired by" series.
Gibson SJ200 True Vintage Acoustic Guitar
Gibson SJ200 True Vintage Acoustic Guitar features the look, feel, and sound of Gibson"s original Super Jumbo! Gibson"s original Super Jumbo first appeared in 1937, Gibson Acoustic"s master luthiers in Bozeman, Montana have recreated the legend of this acoustic. The SJ200 was originally built to cut through the loudest acoustic ensembles, but ended up defining the new American music scene of the 1930s on its way to becoming the world"s most famous acoustic guitar. The SJ200 True Vintage captures the deep, well-balanced tone and powerful sound of these celebrated guitars, and are almost identical in makeup and structure as the most popular 1950"s versions including an Adirondack red spruce top and VOS finish. Gibson SJ200 True Vintage Features Gibson Logo Gold Gotoh Green Button Tuners Crown Peghead Logo Neck and Profile Rosewood Fingerboard with Traditional Binding and Split Parallelogram Inlays Tapered Dovetail Neck Joint Body Tonewoods (back, sides and top) Bracing Pickguard Rosette Radius Top Nitrocellulose Finish Body Binding Gold Gotoh Green Button Tuners Gibson"s SJ-200 True Vintage features Gotoh"s green button, Kluson-style tuners. With a gear ratio of 15:1, these Gotoh tuners deliver precision tuning in a durable housing that provides maximum protection for the gear and string post. All moving parts are cut for exact meshing, eliminating the possibility of slippage, with a special lubricant inside the gear box for smooth and accurate tuning stability. Crown Peghead Logo Gibson put the first crown peghead logo on an ES-300 back in 1940, and it has graced the headstocks of many legendary Gibson guitars ever since, including today"s SJ-200 True Vintage. Over the years, it has also been called a "thistle" because of the group of flowering plants with the sharp prickles, though Gibson has preferred to call it a crown . Pickguard The tortoise pickguard for the SJ-200 True Vintage is Gibson"s standard Super Jumbo shape, hand-engraved with the SJ-200"s traditional floral and vine design, surrounded by a cream-colored border with yellow and orange dots"exactly as it appeared in 1937. As with all of Gibson Acoustic"s pickguards, the coloring, inlay, and binding are all done by hand. Rosette A rosette is the beautiful, hand-crafted circle around the soundhole, and can be one of the most ornamental elements of any acoustic guitar. It is also one of the most subtle and complicated woodworking decorations on any acoustic guitar. The rosette on the SJ-200 True Vintage is a double-ring rosette, with the main ring consisting of seven-ply binding, and the second ring three-ply binding, adding a stylish, understated elegance to the SJ-200 True Vintage. Rosewood Fin
Gibson SJ200 True Vintage Acoustic Guitar
Gibson SJ200 True Vintage Acoustic Guitar features the look, feel, and sound of Gibson"s original Super Jumbo! Gibson"s original Super Jumbo first appeared in 1937, Gibson Acoustic"s master luthiers in Bozeman, Montana have recreated the legend of this acoustic. The SJ200 was originally built to cut through the loudest acoustic ensembles, but ended up defining the new American music scene of the 1930s on its way to becoming the world"s most famous acoustic guitar. The SJ200 True Vintage captures the deep, well-balanced tone and powerful sound of these celebrated guitars, and are almost identical in makeup and structure as the most popular 1950"s versions including an Adirondack red spruce top and VOS finish. Gibson SJ200 True Vintage Features Gibson Logo Gold Gotoh Green Button Tuners Crown Peghead Logo Neck and Profile Rosewood Fingerboard with Traditional Binding and Split Parallelogram Inlays Tapered Dovetail Neck Joint Body Tonewoods (back, sides and top) Bracing Pickguard Rosette Radius Top Nitrocellulose Finish Body Binding Gold Gotoh Green Button Tuners Gibson"s SJ-200 True Vintage features Gotoh"s green button, Kluson-style tuners. With a gear ratio of 15:1, these Gotoh tuners deliver precision tuning in a durable housing that provides maximum protection for the gear and string post. All moving parts are cut for exact meshing, eliminating the possibility of slippage, with a special lubricant inside the gear box for smooth and accurate tuning stability. Crown Peghead Logo Gibson put the first crown peghead logo on an ES-300 back in 1940, and it has graced the headstocks of many legendary Gibson guitars ever since, including today"s SJ-200 True Vintage. Over the years, it has also been called a "thistle" because of the group of flowering plants with the sharp prickles, though Gibson has preferred to call it a crown . Pickguard The tortoise pickguard for the SJ-200 True Vintage is Gibson"s standard Super Jumbo shape, hand-engraved with the SJ-200"s traditional floral and vine design, surrounded by a cream-colored border with yellow and orange dots"exactly as it appeared in 1937. As with all of Gibson Acoustic"s pickguards, the coloring, inlay, and binding are all done by hand. Rosette A rosette is the beautiful, hand-crafted circle around the soundhole, and can be one of the most ornamental elements of any acoustic guitar. It is also one of the most subtle and complicated woodworking decorations on any acoustic guitar. The rosette on the SJ-200 True Vintage is a double-ring rosette, with the main ring consisting of seven-ply binding, and the second ring three-ply binding, adding a stylish, understated elegance to the SJ-200 True Vintage. Rosewood Fin
Gibson 1957 Les Paul Custom 3 Pickup Electric Guitar with Case
The Gibson Les Paul Custom was originally intended to be called the Les Paul Deluxe when it was introduced in 1954. This elegantly enhanced, more expensive version of the Les Paul Model was one of Gibson's responses to the idea that there was room to grow in its new solidbody line on both sides of the original Les Paul's price point. In 1957, Patent Applied For humbuckers became standard issue on both the Les Paul Models and the Les Paul Custom. To go along with its already upscale appointments, the Les Paul Custom was even made available with three of these quiet, powerful new pickups. No matter where a Gibson Les Paul is seen - in the hands of a star performer, silhouetted in a guitar dealer's ad, or cast in brass and incorporated into the architecture of a restaurant - it is universally recognized as the symbol of rock and roll music. From basic no-frills guitars to elegant showpieces, the guitars of the Les Paul Series are the standard-bearers of Gibson's excellence. The Les Paul Custom, introduced in 1954, has been affectionately nicknamed the Black Beauty and the Fretless Wonder. By any name, it has always represented the highest level of elegance and beauty in the Les Paul family. Gibson Guitars Gibson's designs have become true classics. The Gibson Les Paul, SG, ES-175, ES-335, Flying V, Explorer, Firebird, and Blueshawks are a testament to Gibson's wide appeal, spanning more than four decades of music styles. Gibson's close relationship with musicians is manifest in endorsement models from B.B. King, Chet Atkins, Howard Roberts, Herb Ellis, Ace Frehley, Joe Perry, Angus Young, Gary Moore and Nikki Sixx. Today's Gibson electric guitars represent the history as well as the future of the electric guitar. American Musical Supply - an Authorized Gibson Internet Retailer AmericanMusical.com has been selected as one of Gibson's very few Authorized Internet Retail Sites in the United States. As one of these select few Internet sites, AMS offers an unparalleled selection of all of Gibson"s premium brands, all covered by Gibson"s Limited Lifetime Warranty " only available from Authorized Gibson retailers. Gibson is recognized as one of the most respected guitar builders in the world. AMS is proud to have a decades-long history with them and honored that Gibson has chosen us to bring their world-class instruments to you. Look for more new product announcements, special events and promotions in the coming months. Gibson - Pure. AmericanMusical.com is an authorized dealer of Gibson products.
Gibson 1957 Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar with Case
Gibson 1957 Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar is another great reissue of a Historic Gibson Les Paul! Made by a special division at Gibson, the '57 Les Paul is amazing, sparkling, clear, resonant and immediately recognizable. Constructed with a solid mahogany body, carved mahogany top & bound with alternating white-black binding on the top and bottom of the body, this Les Paul is a beauty to behold. Its mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard & deluxe pearl inlays only add to this marvelous vision of Gibson design. Gibson loads the 1957 with two '57 classic PAF reissue pickups with gold plated polepieces, and double combination ABR-1 & Stopbar tailpiece...adjustable both horizontally and vertically. The 57's ebony lacquer finish provides a rich contrast with gold-plated hardware. Deluxe hardshell case included. Gibson 1957 Le Paul Custom Features 1-piece, solid mahogany backs PAF humbuckers Tortoise dot markers on the side of the neck ABR-1 bridge and lightweight aluminum stopbar tailpiece Holly headstock veneer No matter where a Gibson Les Paul is seen... Whether it's in the hands of a star performer, silhouetted in a guitar dealer's ad or cast in brass and incorporated into the architecture of a restaurant; Gibson's Les Paul is universally recognized as the symbol of rock and roll music. ONLY A GIBSON IS GOOD ENOUGH A Gibson guitar creates an emotional connection to music, to culture, to life - future as well as past " that no other gift can offer. It will undoubtedly be one of the most important gifts you will ever give. For any guitar buyer " from the first-time beginner to the experienced professional " there are many issues to consider and questions to be answered. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. American Musical Supply - an Authorized Gibson Internet Retailer AmericanMusical.com has been selected as one of Gibson's very few Authorized Internet Retail Sites in the United States. As one of these select few Internet sites, AMS offers an unparalleled selection of all of Gibson"s premium brands, all covered by Gibson"s Limited Lifetime Warranty " only available from Authorized Gibson retailers. Gibson is recognized as one of the most respected guitar builders in the world. AMS is proud to have a decades-long history with them and honored that Gibson has chosen us to bring their world-class instruments to you. Look for more new product announcements, special events and promotions in the coming months. Gibson - Pure. AmericanMusical.com is an authorized dealer of Gibs
Gibson Les Paul Historic Collection 1957 Custom Black Beauty Electric Guitar (with Case)
The 1957 Les Paul Custom Black Beauty is the ultimate solid body Gibson Electric Guitar now with 2 humbucking, adjustable pickups. This new and improved Les Paul Custom has increased power, greater sustain, and a clear, resonant, sparkling tone.
Gibson Les Paul Historic Collection 1957 Custom 3-Pickup Black Beauty Electric Guitar (with Case)
In 1957, Patent Applied For humbuckers became standard issue on both the Les Paul Model and the Les Paul Custom. To go along with its already upscale appointments, the Les Paul Custom was now available with either two or three of these quiet, powerful new pickups.
Gibson Custom Zakk Wylde Les Paul Electric Guitar with Case
The Gibson Custom Shop Zakk Wylde Les Paul. With his scorching riffs and remarkable stage presence, Zakk Wylde has earned a reputation as one of heavy metal's premier lead guitarists. Gibson's Custom Shop teamed up with Zakk to create a guitar featuring Zakk's trademark black and antique white bullseye graphics, powerful EMG humbucking pickups, and raw, unfinished necks. And on top of all this is Gibson"s legendary quality! Gibson Custom Signature Models No matter what era or genre of music you prefer, chances are that its leading figures are playing a Gibson. The Custom Shop continues this tradition of supporting premier players with its Signature Series, which features guitars that are designed specifically for (and in conjunction with) the artists who are playing them. Now you can play exactly what your heroes are playing. Gibson Guitars Gibson's designs have become true classics. The Gibson Les Paul, SG, ES-175, ES-335, Flying V, Explorer, Firebird, and Blueshawks are a testament to Gibson's wide appeal, spanning more than four decades of music styles. Gibson's close relationship with musicians is manifest in endorsement models from B.B. King, Chet Atkins, Howard Roberts, Herb Ellis, Ace Frehley, Joe Perry, Angus Young, Gary Moore and Nikki Sixx. Today's Gibson electric guitars represent the history as well as the future of the electric guitar. American Musical Supply - an Authorized Gibson Internet Retailer AmericanMusical.com has been selected as one of Gibson's very few Authorized Internet Retail Sites in the United States. As one of these select few Internet sites, AMS offers an unparalleled selection of all of Gibson"s premium brands, all covered by Gibson"s Limited Lifetime Warranty " only available from Authorized Gibson retailers. Gibson is recognized as one of the most respected guitar builders in the world. AMS is proud to have a decades-long history with them and honored that Gibson has chosen us to bring their world-class instruments to you. Look for more new product announcements, special events and promotions in the coming months. Gibson - Pure. AmericanMusical.com is an authorized dealer of Gibson products.
Gibson 1957 Les Paul Custom 3 Pickup VOS Electric Guitar with Case
Gibson 1957 Les Paul Custom 3 Pickup Vintage Original Spec has the worn appearance of a guitar that's been around since the late 50s. Vintage Original Spec (VOS) guitars go through a special process that gently ages the guitar"s finish, hardware and binding to give a more vintage look and feel. This guitar looks like it's been around for years and plays like a dream. Using period correct materials and the original specifications of these guitars, finally you can have an aged Les Paul much like the models still coveted by guitarists everywhere. All VOS model Gibsons are given an aged appearance by enduring unique staining, wet-sanding, and hand-rubbing processes. The result of these methods creates a visually stunning reflection of a well-cared for 40-year-old Gibson. Gibson 1957 Les Paul VOS Features 1-piece, solid mahogany backs Historically accurate neck tenon for superior sustain Bumblebee capacitors (where applicable), and period-correct routing Historically accurate reproductions of original PAF humbuckers Tortoise dot markers on the side of the neck Bigsby tremolo Holly headstock veneer Period-correct stain and filler 100% nitro-cellulose lacquer finishes with no added plasticizers PAF Humbucker Pickups In 1957, Patent Applied For humbuckers became standard issue on both the Les Paul Model and the Les Paul Custom. To go along with its already upscale appointments, this Les Paul Custom was made available with three of these quiet, powerful new pickups. Custom Shop VOS Guitars The production of these instruments is the culmination of 20 years of experience producing handmade Gibson Custom guitars. We primarily took on the challenge of re-creating the 3 most vital aspects of these legendary instruments: Look, Playability, and most of all Tone. In order to accurately reproduce the appearance of vintage Gibsons, the Custom Shop uses a combination of faithful adherence to our history and proprietary new processes and inventions. The hardware is left to soak in a special solution that transforms a brand new pick-up cover into a gently used historic jewel. The plastic and binding are painstakingly hand aged to provide that warm yellowed look that takes decades to occur in nature. Vintage accurate wood fillers, anodized dies and a 100% nitro-cellulose lacquer finishes are all expertly applied to create exacting reproductions of Gibson"s Gold Tops, Cherry"s, TV"s and, of course, famous Sunbursts. However, at a special point during the final buffing process, VOS guitars are treated to an application of Gibson"s secret and proprietary Magic Tone Oil . This oil is left to cure for a few days, and the result is that unmistakable lightly worn but still gorgeous appearance of a well cared for 50