Guitar legends have wielded the legendary '57 Goldtop for decades, making it one of the most revered instruments in rock history. This stunning recreation captures the essence of the original with its signature gold finish and classic solid mahogany/maple construction, paired with versatile humbucking pickups that provide everything a serious Les Paul player could want.
Gibson Custom Shop's commitment to historical accuracy shines through in every detail of this authentic recreation. From the carefully selected woods and traditional construction methods to the precise contours and period–correct parts, each element has been meticulously crafted to match the original year of production specifications.
These Custom Shop Reissues stand as genuine instruments and statement pieces that rival the most sought–after vintage examples. Owning one provides an endlessly rewarding musical journey that connects you directly to the rich heritage of this iconic guitar model.
- Top: 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit
- Back: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
- Binding
- 1-Ply Royalite
- Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
- Neck: Solid Mahogany w/ Chunky C-Shape Profile
- Scale Length: 24.75" / 628.65mm
- Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit w/ 12" Radius
- Frets: 22 Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall
- Nut: Nylon, 1.69" / 42.85mm
- End of Board Width
- 2.24" / 56.89mm
- Bridge: No-Wire ABR-1 w/ Nickel-plated Brass Saddle
- Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminium Stop Bar
- Tuning Machines: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
- TrussRod: Authentic 1950s No-Tube w/ Authentic Stepped 2-Ply Cover
- Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
- Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
- Controls: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
- Includes Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch Case, Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Brown Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, & Historic Reissue Hang Tags



