Description
A used Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue. This is a showroom model that has seen almost no use and is in fantastic condition. The guitar will ship with all original factory documentation and packaging. Additionally, before shipment our luthiers will provide a professional inspection and full setup, so it arrives ready to play. If you have any questions about this instrument or any of our great gear, please send us a message!
Experience the epitome of Les Paul perfection with the Gibson Custom Shop 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue. With its CustomBucker pickups, impeccable playability, and sleek old-school appearance, this guitar is a historically accurate tribute with tons to offer.
Like any Gibson Custom Shop guitar, this Les Paul is an outstanding instrument in every aspect of design. Its lightweight mahogany body and 2-piece plain maple top deliver a rich resonance, blending warm, punchy mids and articulate highs. Meanwhile, its '50s Rounded Medium "C" neck and glass-smooth Indian rosewood fingerboard provide a comfortable and traditional playing experience - exactly what you'd want from a vintage-inspired masterpiece.
Plug this beauty into a classic tube amp, and you'll discover the stunning power of its Custombucker Alnico III pickups. These humbuckers project that timeless Les Paul tone - expect a full, open-sounding neck pickup and a powerful bridge humbucker with plenty of snarl and bite. Additionally, the CTS 500K Audio Taper potentiometers and paper-in-oil capacitors ensure a top-of-the-line internal signal path.
Gibson's Custom Shop artisans paid meticulous attention to the aesthetics of this masterpiece. Unlike the average Goldtop, this Les Paul's Double Gold finish gives it a deep, enchanting hue that's absolutely mesmerizing. And that Ultra Light Aged relic job? It looks remarkable, bestowing this guitar with the subtle wear of a well-loved late '50s Gibson.
For Gibson enthusiasts dreaming of shredding on a genuine '57 Les Paul, this guitar offers exceptional quality without the vintage markup. Reach out today for in-depth information regarding this incredible Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul!
Weight: 9 lbs 0.5 oz
Specs
Body Style: Les Paul
Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit
Back: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
Body Finish: Murphy Lab Aged Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Weight Relief: None
Neck Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
Fret Count: 22
Frets: Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width: 42.85 mm / 1.687 in
End Of Board Width: 56.89 mm / 2.239 in
Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Neck Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Hardwarer Finish: Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Bridge: No-Wire ABR-1
Saddle Material: Nickel-plated Brass
Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
Pickguard: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Truss Rod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover: Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Control Knobs: Butyrate Gold Top Hats
Switch Tip: Amber Catalin
Switch washer: Silkscreened Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Jack Plate Cover: Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Control Covers: Brown Royalite
Strap Buttons: Aluminum
Mounting Rings: M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Pickup Covers: Authentic Profile Nickel Silver
Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack: 1/4" Switchcraft
Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case
SKU: LPR57ULDGNH1
