A Goldtop with a Limited-edition Glow All Its Own
Gibson’s Limited Edition Collection takes inspiration from the modded-out masterworks of the Made to Measure program, with this Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue. From the moment you open the case, the charming contrast of the Light Aged Double Gold finish and the vintage-incorrect black accouterments signals that this instrument is no ordinary reissue. Under the hood of the maple-topped mahogany body, a period-correct Custombucker in the neck and a bridge-position Custombucker Plus provide you with all the warmth, depth, and dynamic range of Gibson’s mythologized PAF humbuckers — only with superior balance between pickup positions compared to a true ’57. And for those who favor the feel of a tree-trunk grip, the mahogany neck’s 1950s Chunky D profile delivers big. You also get a high-performing set of era-appropriate Les Paul appointments, including a bound rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays, Kluson Deluxe tuners, and a historic ABR-1 Tune-o-matic bridge. Vintage where it counts, with a choice set of tweaks, this Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue is purpose-made to please guitarists seeking a Golden Age axe with an attitude all its own.
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Modified with a Custombucker Plus in the bridge
Gibson’s Custombucker pickups masterfully replicate the mighty “Patent Applied For” humbuckers that the brand first introduced in the 1950s — pickups that forever changed the 6-string world with their rich, dynamic, and hum-canceling tone. Crafted with era-authentic components, these pickups breathe an authentic vintage voice into this 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue. However, while Gibson used the same PAFs in both the bridge and neck positions of their Golden Era guitars, this 1957 Les Paul Goldtop features a slightly hotter Custombucker Plus in the bridge slot to better balance the sound across all three positions. From screaming, dirt-laden lead runs to smoky, overdriven licks to pure, clean warmth, Custombucker pickups capture Gibson’s greatest golden-age tones to a T.
Artfully aged in Gibson's Murphy Lab
Under the leadership of Master Artisan Tom Murphy, Gibson Custom Shop's Murphy Lab performs one specific function: to craft artfully aged instruments using the most cutting-edge tools available. This Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop features the Murphy Lab's Light Aging treatment, boasting intense, unique lacquer checking patterns, along with dings, pick trails, finish flaking, and softened edges. It's akin to a guitar that was subjected to 50-plus years of average playing use. Beyond that, this guitar's extra-rolled fingerboard binding mimics the broken-in look and feel of a Golden Era Gibson. If you clamor for the authenticity and distinct character of a well-worn vintage-style instrument, there's a Murphy Lab-aged guitar that will feel like it was tailor-made just for you.
Hair-raising vintage-style hardware
One of Gibson's many accomplishments during the 1950s was the development of the ABR-1 — the famous Tune-o-matic bridge — which allows for precise intonation of each string. The patent for this design was granted to Gibson president Ted McCarty, a fact that has never been in dispute. However, it wasn't until more recently that McCarty's many innovations have been fully recognized. Since then, millions of guitars have been built with variations on this theme. This 1957 Les Paul Goldtop includes an ABR-1 bridge, further enhanced by a stopbar tailpiece and Kluson Deluxe tuning machines.
Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue Features:
- A late-era Goldtop Reissue from Gibson Custom’s Limited Edition Collection, boasting specs unavailable on off-the-shelf models
- Black plastic appointments and uncovered zebra coils offer a compelling contrast to this Les Paul's otherwise historic appearance
- Mahogany body topped with a maple cap delivers prodigious sustain
- Mahogany neck shaped into a 1950s Chunky D-shaped profile to fill out your palm, fitted to the body with an old-school long tenon
- Bound rosewood neck with aged trapezoid inlays and bend-friendly medium-jumbo frets
- Neck-position Custombucker paired with a Custombucker Plus in the bridge grants you PAF warmth with enhanced balance between positions
- Period-correct hardware includes a rock-solid ABR-1 bridge, stopbar tailpiece, and Kluson Deluxe tuning machines
- Nitro lacquer finish, aged to perfection by the Murphy Lab program
