The Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sonic excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail. The iconic '57 Goldtop has been the instrument of choice for countless guitarists. Its elegant gold finish, classic solid mahogany/maple construction, and versatile humbucking pickups are everything you could possibly need in a Les Paul model. This authentic recreation exemplifies Gibson Custom Shop's relentless pursuit of accuracy, right down to the original production year, from the tonewoods to the construction, parts, and precise contours throughout. Each Custom Shop reissue is every inch an instrument crafted like the priceless vintage examples, providing an endlessly enjoyable ownership experience.
Features
Body: 2-piece maple, hide glue fit
Finish: VOS nitrocellulose (Vintage Patina)
Back: 1-piece lightweight mahogany
Neck: Solid mahogany
Profile: Chunky C-Shape
Scale: 24.75"/628.65mm
Fretboard: Solid ebony
Radius: 12"
Frets: 22 Narrow Tall
Inlays: Aged cellulose nitrate trapezoid
Hardware: Gold
Bridge: No-Wire ABR-1
Truss rod: No-Tube '50s style
Truss rod cover: 2-ply stepped
Neck pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (unpotted)
Bridge pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (unpotted)
Controls: Audio taper pots CTS 500K, oil-paper capacitors
Pickup selector: Switchcraft 3-way
Case: Brown/Pink Lifton 5-latch
Accessories: Gibson Custom Switchplate medallion, certificate of authenticity booklet, historic reissue tags
This item is sold As-Described
This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.
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