Gibson Custom Shop 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue VOS Double Gold Electric Guitar With Case
Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity and attention to detail.
The '57 Goldtop has long been favored by renowned guitarists. Its sophisticated gold surface, timeless solid wood build, and adaptable humbucking pickups encompass everything a Les Paul model should offer. This genuine reissue perfectly showcases Gibson Custom Shop's unwavering pursuit for precision in replicating the original production year, from the materials and craftsmanship to the meticulous detailing throughout.
This guitar is an authentic reproduction of the 1957 Goldtop, with every component meticulously crafted to match the original. From the mahogany body and Goldtop finish to the solid rosewood fingerboard, no detail has been overlooked. With the desired chunky C-profile neck and precise vintage-style Kluson tuners, down to the cellulose trapezoid inlays, this guitar is a faithful tribute to the original.
The Gibson Custom Shop offers a Vintage Original Sheen finish option on its Historic Reissue models. This VOS finish package incorporates aged parts for a truly authentic vintage appearance. The nitrocellulose finish is buffed to a light matte, simulating a guitar that has been well-maintained and played for many years.
Gibson Custom gave equal attention to the electronics. The internal signal path was expertly designed to produce authentic 1957 Les Paul tone. While it may be challenging to obtain genuine '50s PAFs, Gibson has equipped this guitar with a set of their CustomBucker humbuckers - renowned for being the most precise PAF replicas to date.
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.
Detailed Specifications
Body
Body Shape: Les Paul
Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit
Back: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
Binding: 1-Ply Royalite
Weight Relief: None
Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Neck
Material: Solid Mahogany
Profile: Chunky C-Shape
Scale Length: 24.75"
Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Number Of Frets: 22
Frets: Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall
Nut Material: Nylon
Nut Width: 1.687"
End of Board Width: 2.24"
Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Joint: Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Hardware
Finish: Nickel
Tuner Plating: 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
Switchwasher: 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
Electronics
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
Miscellaneous
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