Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Darkback Reissue VOS - Double Gold
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Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue Double Gold
The Gibson 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue in Double Gold captures the essence of a pivotal era in guitar history. Widely celebrated as the year humbucking pickups revolutionized tone, the ’57 Goldtop stands out with its iconic gold finish and solid mahogany body topped with carved maple. Its PAF-style humbuckers deliver unparalleled warmth and clarity, making it the preferred choice for countless legends.
Meticulously crafted by the Gibson Custom Shop, this reissue pays tribute to the original with period-correct contours, authentic materials, and vintage-style appointments. From the precise neck profile to the hot hide glue construction, every detail is engineered for accuracy and performance. Perfect for players and collectors alike, the ’57 Goldtop Reissue offers a timeless sound and style that continues to inspire.
Weight-8.8 lb.
Guitar Specs
Body Style: Les Paul
Body Shape: Les Paul
Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit
Back: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
Body Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Weight Relief: None
Profile: 50s Rounded Medium C
Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75 in
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 304.8 mm / 12 in
Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
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
Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Finish: Nickel
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 III (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
Controls: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Pickup Selector: 3-Way Switchcraft
Output Jack: Switchcraft
Strings Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch
Accessories: Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Brown Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags
