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 Heavy Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Ultra Heavy Aged finish treatment, paired with heavily aged hardware, simulates decades of heavy play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.

Specifications:

• Number of Strings6
• Left-/Right-handedRight-handed
• Body TypeSolidbody
  
• Body Shape1957 Les Paul Goldtop
• Body MaterialMahogany
• Top Material2-Piece Maple
• Body FinishNitrocellulose Lacquer, Ultra-Heavy Aged
• ColorDouble Gold
• Neck MaterialMahogany
• Neck ShapeChunky C
• Neck JointSet Neck
• Radius12"
• Fingerboard MaterialIndian Rosewood
• Fingerboard InlayAged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoids
• Number of Frets22, Narrow Tall
• Scale Length24.75"
• Nut Width1.6875"
• Nut MaterialNylon
• Bridge/TailpieceABR-1 Adjustabe Bridge with Lightweight Aluminum Stopbar
  
• TunersKluson Single Line
• Neck PickupCustombucker Alnico 3 Humbucker
  
• Bridge PickupCustombucker Alnico 3 Humbucker
• Controls2 x volume, 2 x tone
• Switching3-way toggle pickup switch
• StringsGibson, .010-.046
  

Features:

• Breathtaking '57 Goldtop reissue
• Murphy Lab Ultra-Heavy Aging gives the aura of an axe that's survived decades of stage abuse
• Satisfying Chunky “C” neck profile
• No-wire ABR-1 bridge plus lightweight aluminum stopbar are a recipe for resonant tone and solid intonation
  
• Unpotted Custombucker Alnico III pickups deliver vintage PAF-like tone
• Hide-glued mahogany neck delivers exceptional sustain and response
• Aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid fingerboard inlays
• Period-accurate gold paint, replica parts, and hot hide glue construction
• Thin, vintage-correct, nitrocellulose-lacquer finish