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Hi everyone,

 

What are the differences between a 1957 Les Paul Custom 2 Pickup VOS and a 20th Anniversary 1957 Les Paul Custom Black Beauty?

 

1957 Les Paul Custom 2 Pickup VOS

http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-Custom/1957-Les-Paul-Custom-2-PU-VOS/Features.aspx

 

1957 Les Paul Custom Black Beauty

http://www2.gibson.com/products/electric-guitars/les-paul/gibson-custom/20th-anniversary-1957-les-paul-custom-black-beauty.aspx

 

Also, how would the above two guitars compare to a production line Gibson Les Paul Custom (with richlite)?

 

Thanks,

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Good question.

I know no more than you but looking at the specs in those links the 20th Anniv Black Beauty has special pups, is a limited edition plus you get more 'case candy' including a pair of white gloves.....!

 

Compared to a production line Custom with Richlite board - I think the 50s necks would be significantly fatter for a start.

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Hello!

 

I guess, it's not necessary to worry about the 20th anniversary reissues. They were super limited, if I remember correctly. It has a special, embossed switch cavity cover, the rest should be the same as on a regular R7.

 

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Yes, the all-important pair of white gloves...

 

Just wondering: Did the Buckethead Les Pauls came with rubber gloves?

 

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Cheers... Bence

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Meanwhile I've found out...

 

The anniversary model has AlNiCo III Custombucker pickups ("Livebucker" for the aftermarket).

 

The regular R7 has AlNiCo II pickups with unmatched windings: Burstbuckers.

 

Cheers... Bence

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