1957 Gibson Les Paul Standard, Serial Number 7 3949
Few guitars command the reverence of a 1957 Gibson Les Paul™ Goldtop. Representing the final evolution of the Goldtop before transitioning to sunburst finishes in 1958, the ’57 introduced the legendary Patent Applied For humbuckers and cemented the Les Paul’s role in shaping modern electric guitar tone. With its striking finish, solid mahogany/maple construction, and unrivaled sonic clarity, the ’57 Goldtop remains one of the most iconic and sought-after electric guitars ever built.
This Gibson Certified Vintage 1957 Les Paul Goldtop comes to us from the family of the guitar’s longtime owners and represents everything you could want from this legendary instrument. According to family lore, the grandfather purchased it decades ago from someone trying to raise money for a bus ticket to Miami. Despite spending much of its life in Florida, it remains remarkably clean and well preserved.
Stamped “2” on the back of the headstock, this guitar left the factory as a designated second, yet there’s no obvious blemish or flaw to explain why. It is all original except for a vintage replacement Catalin switch tip and a Gibson Custom ABR-1 bridge (the original is included in the case).
An early example of the model, this Goldtop features brushed nickel covers on a set of “pre-sticker” Patent Applied For pickups—so named because they predate the use of the now-famous Patent Applied For decal. The neck is substantial but not intimidating, and easy to get your hand around, with original frets in great shape that play cleanly. Light checking and mild playwear add just the right amount of character, and there’s no significant greening of the gold finish.
Truly one of the great examples of this iconic model, this '57 Goldtop comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, and new Limited Lifetime Warranty. The original chipboard case is no longer present, but an era-correct, 4-latch Lifton® brown and pink Les Paul case accompanies the guitar.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding Single-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Les Paul
Body Styles Les Paul,Single Cut
single-cut
Top Maple
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Brazilian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Original Skinny
Inlays Celluloid Trapezoid
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 43.13mm / 1.7in
Profile 50s Rounded Medium C
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Pre-Sticker Patent Applied For Humbucker 798k
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone
Neck Pickup Pre-Sticker Patent Applied For Humbucker 768k
Output Jack 1/4"
Pickup Selector 3-way Toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Custom Shop Historic Aged Nickel ABR-1 (Original in Case)
Control Covers Brown Plastic
Control Knobs Gold Top Hat
finish Nickel
Jack Plate Cover Cream
Mounting Rings Cream M69
Pickguard Cream
Pickup Covers Brushed Nickel
Plastic Parts Cream
Saddle Material Brass
Strap Buttons 2 - Aluminum
Switch Tip Vintage Non-original Catalin
Switchwasher Cream
Tailpiece Stop Bar
Truss Rod 2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Bell
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Kluson Deluxe Single Line Single Ring
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Letter of Appraisal, Certificate of Authenticity, New Limited Lifetime Warranty, Vintage Style Strap, Vintage Style Luggage Tag, Vintage Style Pick Container
Model: GCVP0077
Case Vintage Four Latch Lifton Brown and Pink Hardshell
Headstock Gibson Open Book
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold Silkscreen
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Gibson Certified Vintage 1957 Gibson Les Paul Standard, Goldtop
Gibson Certified Vintage 1957 Gibson Les Paul Standard, Goldtop
Also available for store pickup at the Gibson Garage Nashville
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1957 Gibson Les Paul Standard, Serial Number 7 3949
Few guitars command the reverence of a 1957 Gibson Les Paul™ Goldtop. Representing the final evolution of the Goldtop before transitioning to sunburst finishes in 1958, the ’57 introduced the legendary Patent Applied For humbuckers and cemented the Les Paul’s role in shaping modern electric guitar tone. With its striking finish, solid mahogany/maple construction, and unrivaled sonic clarity, the ’57 Goldtop remains one of the most iconic and sought-after electric guitars ever built.
This Gibson Certified Vintage 1957 Les Paul Goldtop comes to us from the family of the guitar’s longtime owners and represents everything you could want from this legendary instrument. According to family lore, the grandfather purchased it decades ago from someone trying to raise money for a bus ticket to Miami. Despite spending much of its life in Florida, it remains remarkably clean and well preserved.
Stamped “2” on the back of the headstock, this guitar left the factory as a designated second, yet there’s no obvious blemish or flaw to explain why. It is all original except for a vintage replacement Catalin switch tip and a Gibson Custom ABR-1 bridge (the original is included in the case).
An early example of the model, this Goldtop features brushed nickel covers on a set of “pre-sticker” Patent Applied For pickups—so named because they predate the use of the now-famous Patent Applied For decal. The neck is substantial but not intimidating, and easy to get your hand around, with original frets in great shape that play cleanly. Light checking and mild playwear add just the right amount of character, and there’s no significant greening of the gold finish.
Truly one of the great examples of this iconic model, this '57 Goldtop comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, Letter of Appraisal, and new Limited Lifetime Warranty. The original chipboard case is no longer present, but an era-correct, 4-latch Lifton® brown and pink Les Paul case accompanies the guitar.
Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Binding Single-ply Cream, Top and Fretboard
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material Mahogany
Body Shape Les Paul
Body Styles Les Paul,Single Cut
single-cut
Top Maple
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Brazilian Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius 304.8mm / 12.0in
Fret Count 22
Frets Original Skinny
Inlays Celluloid Trapezoid
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material Mahogany
Nut Material Nylon
Nut Width 43.13mm / 1.7in
Profile 50s Rounded Medium C
Scale Length 628.65mm / 24.75in
Electronics Specs
Electronics Specs
Bridge Pickup Pre-Sticker Patent Applied For Humbucker 798k
Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone
Neck Pickup Pre-Sticker Patent Applied For Humbucker 768k
Output Jack 1/4"
Pickup Selector 3-way Toggle
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Custom Shop Historic Aged Nickel ABR-1 (Original in Case)
Control Covers Brown Plastic
Control Knobs Gold Top Hat
finish Nickel
Jack Plate Cover Cream
Mounting Rings Cream M69
Pickguard Cream
Pickup Covers Brushed Nickel
Plastic Parts Cream
Saddle Material Brass
Strap Buttons 2 - Aluminum
Switch Tip Vintage Non-original Catalin
Switchwasher Cream
Tailpiece Stop Bar
Truss Rod 2-way Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover 2-ply Bell
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Kluson Deluxe Single Line Single Ring
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Accessories Letter of Appraisal, Certificate of Authenticity, New Limited Lifetime Warranty, Vintage Style Strap, Vintage Style Luggage Tag, Vintage Style Pick Container
Model: GCVP0077
Case Vintage Four Latch Lifton Brown and Pink Hardshell
Headstock Gibson Open Book
Headstock Inlay Gibson Logo in Mother of Pearl, Les Paul Model in Gold Silkscreen
Strings Gauge .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
