As Good as Gold
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 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.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
Binding Single-ply Royalite
Body Finish Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Body Shape Les Paul
Body Styles Les Paul,Single Cut
single-cut
Top 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit
Weight Relief None
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
End Of Board Width 56.89mm / 2.24in
Fingerboard Material Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall
Inlays Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Joint Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Neck Material Solid Mahogany
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 42.85mm / 1.69in
Profile 50s Rounded Medium C
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3
Controls CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Neck Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3
Output Jack Switchcraft
Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge No-Wire ABR-1
Control Covers Brown Royalite
Control Knobs Butyrate Gold Top Hats
finish Nickel
Jack Plate Cover Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Mounting Rings M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Pickguard Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Pickup Covers Authentic Profile Nickel Silver
Saddle Material Nickel-plated Brass
Strap Buttons Aluminum
Switch Tip Amber Catalin
Switchwasher Silkscreened Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Tailpiece Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Truss Rod Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Brown Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags
Model: LPR57LHVODBDGNH1
Case Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Darkback Reissue, Left-Handed, VOS, Double Gold
Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Darkback Reissue, Left-Handed, VOS, Double Gold
Lifetime Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Shop and play with confidence knowing that your instrument is protected by our limited lifetime warranty. Learn more about warranties and exclusions here .
Case Included
Case Included
Your instrument ships with a factory-supplied hard- or soft-shell case for safe storage and transportation. Please refer to the product specifications for details.
Setup Included
Setup Included
Our craftory-trained technicians perform a final thorough inspection and detailed setup moments before your instrument is packed and shipped to you.
Three Free Months of the Gibson App
Three Free Months of the Gibson App
For a limited time only, receive a three-month subscription to the Gibson App for free with the purchase of this product. Click here to learn more about the Gibson App.
As Good as Gold
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 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.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
Binding Single-ply Royalite
Body Finish Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
Body Shape Les Paul
Body Styles Les Paul,Single Cut
single-cut
Top 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit
Weight Relief None
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
End Of Board Width 56.89mm / 2.24in
Fingerboard Material Indian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall
Inlays Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
Joint Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit
Neck Material Solid Mahogany
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 42.85mm / 1.69in
Profile 50s Rounded Medium C
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3
Controls CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
Neck Pickup Custombucker Alnico 3
Output Jack Switchcraft
Pickup Selector 3-Way Switchcraft
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge No-Wire ABR-1
Control Covers Brown Royalite
Control Knobs Butyrate Gold Top Hats
finish Nickel
Jack Plate Cover Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Mounting Rings M69 Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Pickguard Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Pickup Covers Authentic Profile Nickel Silver
Saddle Material Nickel-plated Brass
Strap Buttons Aluminum
Switch Tip Amber Catalin
Switchwasher Silkscreened Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
Tailpiece Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Truss Rod Authentic 1950s No-Tube
Truss Rod Cover Authentic Stepped 2-Ply
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Brown Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags
Model: LPR57LHVODBDGNH1
Case Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
