Gibson 57 LP Special SC TVY VOS NH

Gibson 57 LP Special SC TVY VOS NH review

The Gibson 57 LP Special SC TVY VOS NH is a U.S.-made Custom Shop guitar modeled after a 1957 Les Paul V.O.S. Its listed specifications describe a straightforward single-cut design: a mahogany body without a separate top, a mahogany neck, a rosewood fingerboard, and two Custom P-90 single-coil pickups. The finish color is TV Yellow. There are no customer reviews available for this model, so this assessment is based on the supplied specifications rather than player reports or hands-on testing.

Construction and neck

Both the body and neck are mahogany. The specification sheet identifies no separate top, which keeps the construction description simple and avoids implying a carved or laminated cap. The neck is attached with hide glue, and its profile is described as a rounded C. That shape indicates a rounded neck outline, but the available information does not give neck thickness measurements, so its exact feel cannot be determined from the profile name alone.

The rosewood fingerboard carries 22 frets. No fret material, fret dimensions, fingerboard radius, nut width, or neck finish is listed. Those details can affect setup and playing feel, so buyers who have preferences in those areas should confirm them with the seller before purchase. The guitar's 628 mm scale length is a compact specification, but scale alone does not establish string tension or action. Those also depend on string gauge, tuning, and setup.

Pickups and controls

The guitar is fitted with two Custom P-90 single-coil pickups, one in the neck position and one at the bridge, as indicated by the paired pickup listing. P-90s are single-coil designs, distinct from both conventional narrow single-coil pickups and humbuckers. The supplied data identifies the pickup type but does not provide output measurements, magnet details, or pickup-specific wiring information. It would be speculation to claim a particular tonal response beyond what the pickup configuration suggests.

A 500K CTS potentiometer is specified. The data does not state how many controls are fitted, what each control operates, or whether a particular tone capacitor is used. Black top-hat knobs are included as the listed control hardware, though their number is not stated. Buyers looking for a detailed wiring layout should request confirmation, since the specifications do not provide a circuit diagram.

Bridge and tuning hardware

The bridge is a 1950s-style wraparound design, with no tremolo system. A wraparound bridge is a fixed bridge arrangement, and the supplied description does not mention individual saddle adjustment or intonation features. The tuning machines are Kluson Deluxe "3 on-a-plate" units. This identifies the tuner style and layout, but not the gear ratio or tuning stability under particular playing conditions.

These hardware choices fit the guitar's stated period reference. They also make the bridge and tuner specifications worth checking closely for players who need broad adjustment options or prefer modern hardware. No alternate bridge, locking tuner, or tremolo is listed.

Finish, case, and purchase details

The finish color is TV Yellow. The model designation includes VOS, and the product is described as a 1957 Les Paul V.O.S.; the supplied information does not explain the finish treatment in further detail. It is therefore best to treat VOS as part of the model description rather than assume a particular degree of wear or aging from the available data.

A case and certificate are included. No gig bag is listed. The guitar is made in the USA and identified as a Custom Shop model. It has been available since August 2019, carries item number 471613, and is listed at a price of 3399. The supplied price has no currency specified, so confirm the currency and current availability with the retailer.

What the specifications establish

This model's documented appeal is its specific combination of a mahogany body and neck, rosewood fingerboard, two Custom P-90 pickups, rounded C neck profile, and period-style wraparound bridge. The fixed-bridge layout and lack of a separate top are also clearly stated. Important buying details remain unreported, including weight, neck measurements, fret dimensions, control layout, wiring, and setup condition. Since there are no customer reviews available, there is no user feedback to add to the specification-based assessment. The strongest reason to consider the guitar is its defined 1957-inspired configuration; buyers should verify the omitted measurements and current price before ordering.