The Gibson 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Darkback Light Aged Goldtop Darkback Light Aged 8300429 $ 12759 $14,499.00
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Description

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.

Specifications

NECK;Solid Mahogany;Chunky C-Shape;24.75";Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit;12";22;Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall;Nylon;1.687";2.24";Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid;Long Tenon, Hide Glue Fit;BODY;Les Paul;

Features

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 Paulª 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. It also features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab. The Murphy Lab Light Aged finish treatment, paired with lightly aged hardware, simulates decades of natural play wear, giving it the unique character, vibe, and feel of an original example from the Gibson Golden Era.

Neck Material - Solid Mahogany
Neck 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
BODY
Body Shape - Les Paul
Top - 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit
Back - 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
HARDWARE
Hardware Finish - Nickel; Murphy Lab Light Aged
Tuner Plating - Nickel
Bridge - ABR-1
Saddle Material - Nickel-plated Brass
Tailpiece - Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
Tuning Machines - Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
Pickguard - Laminated Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
TrussRod - 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 3 (Unpotted)
Bridge Pickup - Custombucker Alnico 3 (Unpotted)
Accessories - Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case

,Features Light Aging by the skilled artisans of the Murphy Lab.,Certificate of Authenticity, Mounted Custom Shop Switch Plate Medallion; Reissue Switch Backplate in Case,Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case

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