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.

Gibson CS 1957 Les Paul Gold Top Darkback, Double Gold VOS NH Specifications

• Top Material: 2-Piece Plain Maple, Hide Glue Fit
• Back Material: 1-Piece Lightweight Mahogany
• Body Finish: Nitrocellulose VOS (Vintage Patina)
• Neck Material: Solid Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Chunky C-Shape
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Rosewood, Hide Glue Fit
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Frets: 22 Historic Gibson Narrow/Tall
• Nut Material: Nylon
• Inlays: Aged Cellulose Nitrate Trapezoid
• Hardware Finish: Nickel
• Bridge: No-Wire ABR-1
• Tailpiece: Lightweight Aluminum Stop Bar
• Tuners: Kluson Single Line, Single Ring
• Neck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
• Bridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico III (Unpotted)
• Controls: CTS 500K Audio Taper Potentiometers, Paper-in-Oil Capacitors
• Case: Brown/Pink Lifton Reissue 5-Latch
• Accessories: Gibson Custom Switchplate Medallion (w/ Historic Brown Plastic Cover in Case), Certificate of Authenticity Booklet, Historic Reissue Hang Tags