Les Paul Shootout! Gibson Les Paul Custom 1957 Reissue vs Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s Goldtop

How does a Gibson USA model compare to a Custom Shop, if all the electronics and hardware being “upgraded” on the USA model? I’ve been having this question for years, which I believe many of you may have the same question as well. Today I got both guitars on my hands and let’s go find out!
Signal Chain:
Guitar: Gibson Les Paul Custom 1957 Reissue, Les Paul Standard 50s
Amp: Marshall Studio Vintage 20h + SV212 cab
Speaker: Mic on a Celestion G12M Greenback
Mic: Shure SM57
Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3gen

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